SC - Paprika-History of

[Decker, Terry D.]

><< The mildpuffy green, or bell, pepper is the immature Capsicum grossum
> which whenit is ripe, is the hot red or yellow pepper. >>
>
>Most of the bell peppers I have tasted when reaching maturity are exceedingly
>sweet but perhaps there is another variety? Please let me know as I would
>like to add this to my garden . Thanks in advance.
>
>Ras

I think the reference is to color rather than taste.  I've never come
across a bell pepper which tasted "hot" (which is, of course, relative
to the taster).

Bear
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