What kind of crop is pepper? What kind of plant is it?

What kind of crop is pepper

Chili peppers have a history of thousands of years of cultivation in my country. They are also called horn peppers, long peppers, and vegetable peppers. They belong to the Solanaceae family and the Capsicum genus. They are a chlorine-sensitive crop and a common vegetable and condiment in daily life. The vitamin C content ranks first among vegetables.

Distribution of pepper production areas

The origin of chili pepper is in Mexico. This plant prefers to grow in a warm environment and is widely distributed in my country. Common production areas include Henan, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and other regions. The four major production areas in history are commonly known as "One Ze and Three Capitals".

Pepper yield and economic benefits

It takes about 120 days from planting to harvesting peppers. Peppers have a strong fruit-bearing ability and are harvested in July and August each year. If properly maintained, the yield per mu can reach about 6,000 kilograms.

If peppers are planted properly, the economic benefits are still considerable. After deducting the cost, the profit per acre can reach more than 5,000 yuan. However, pepper prices in the market are prone to skyrocketing and plummeting, so you should be cautious when planting.