Pepper (capsicum annuum) (Chile)

Peppers are very popular throughout Latin America. The types and level of pungency vary widely.

In Costa Rica, sweet peppers are more popular than hot varieties. Bell types are most common where they are sold red or green.

Production

For information on production and management of pepper, refer to the The New England Vegetable Management Guide and click on "pepper".

Seed Sources

Common varieties planted in Costa Rica are "Keystone Resistant Giant", "California Wonder", "Mild California", "Ruby King", among others.