Bell peppers originated in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Before modern bell peppers, they made noise when ripening. China produces 17.6 million tons annually, six times Mexico's production
Green Beans and Cauliflower are best early game crops. Green Beans grow in 10 days, sell for 40g, yield every 3 days. Cauliflower takes 12 days, sells for 175g, costs 80g. Both crops require 10-day waiting period before profit
Berry is a small, pulpy fruit with seeds and pulp from single flower ovary. Common culinary berries include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. Botanical berries include grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, banana, chili peppers
Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in Araceae family. Native to South and Central America, naturalized worldwide. Plants grow 15-35 inches tall with 6-18 inch leaves. All parts of plant are poisonous
Worldwide there are over 1200 watermelon varieties, with 300 commonly grown in North and South America. Watermelons can be categorized by seeded/seedless, picnic, and size. Flesh colors range from red to pink, yellow, orange, and white
Cantaloupe refers to two varieties of muskmelon: var. reticulatus and var. cantalupensis. Named after Italian commune Cantalupo near Pope's residence. First cultivated from Armenian seeds around 1700. Introduced to North America by Columbus in 1494