The word “pepper” refers to members of the genus Capsicum and makes us think at two flavors: sweet and hot. Originally from Central and South America, pepper was spread worldwide by Spanish and Portuguese sailors. The pepper is found in every kitchen around the world, from Mexico to Thailand, from Congo to India, and in Hungary in Tunisia.

The pepper has special requirements on the heat, humidity and light. Require more heat, slow down and then ceased growth at temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius. Low humidity and lack of light especially when the temperature is raised cause that flowers not be fruitful. Being very pretentious concerning the level of moist during vegetation will be applied 9-10 watering . At first, in the first 2 weeks after planting, when the pepper is little you don’t have to water the plant so the ground don’t become cold, as the weather warms, the number of water systems increases, also it must increase the amount of water in a watering.

With less deep roots, requires a good soil loose, sloppy in the fall and a good fertilizer . Production of peppers can be spread over most of the year as an early production , early summer and autumn. During the cold periods peppers must be sowed under protection – in warm seedbeds , solarium. For fall production, in order to obtain seedlings, seeding is done between March 15 to April 15, in the warm seedbed. The sowing is done in rows at a distance of 5-6 cm and 5 cm at a time. When is sowed in the garden should be removed from the seedbeds with a lot of mud around the roots

For summer and fall crops, peppers are planted at the end of May and early June, after leading up to harvest crops sown early spring. In cold springs, if they delay the vegetation, they must be covered with a protective foil. Planting distance is 40 cm between rows and 30 cm at a time.
Care of the peppers.

The care consists in refine the land and the destruction of weeds, and for raising soil and ventilation. Apply 9-10 watering along the length of vegetation whenever necessary. Don’t wet the peppers within the first 14 days after planting. Apply additional weight gain. The harvesting is done when the peppers reached maturity.
Benefits. Due to the high vitamin and mineral, chili pepper is known for its beneficial effects on the human body, such as cardio-vascular system and optical system, and are also important for maintaining overall health and hygiene.

Sweet peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and A, which together two powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. These are the main perpetrators in the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries and this leads to atherosclerosis, heart disease, nervous system, diabetes, joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. Are rich in fiber, which help lower cholesterol and prevent colon cancer, vitamin C and beta-carotene that are beneficial against cataracts.

Treat digestive problems .Pepper tincture facilitate digestion, protects the stomach lining and promotes the elimination of intestinal gas .You can take one half teaspoon of prepared tincture diluted in a bit of water three times a day. Slows aging .A pepper a day take away the free radicals, helps the body to be immunized and banishes the tiredness .In addition is believed that stimulates the release of endorphins, the so called ‘hormone of happiness “.