Bell peppers are members of the Nightshade family of vegetables along with
potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants. Like chili peppers, bell peppers originated in
South America where seeds of a wild variety are believed to date back to 5,000 B.C.
The various colored Bell Peppers all come from the same plant, but differ in their
level of maturity:

Yellow bell capsicums achieve their wonderful colour simply because they left on the
plant longer before picking. They are glossy, smooth-skinned, and blocky (10-12cm
long by 6-10cm across). Their thick walls enclose a large hollow and segments
which their seeds are attached to.
Flavour
Capsicums, also known as sweet peppers, are closely related to chillies, but are
sweeter and not hot to eat.
Nutrition
Like all capsicums, yellow capsicums are a good source of vitamins A and C and
provide dietary fibre.

Seasonality

Available from January to December.
In the field

Capsicums grow on small bushes which become highly ornamental once the fruit
starts to appear.
How to select

Select yellow capsicums which are firm, with glossy, unwrinkled skin. Avoid dull
looking capsicum with soft spots or blemishes.