This beautiful red capsicum was growing in a planter on my back porch. The plant was strong but produced only one fruit. It took a few months to grow from a fertilised flower to a red ripe vegetable. It was too beautiful to pick but if I had left it on the plant it would eventually grow old and unsuitable for eating. I picked the capsicum and decided to eat it raw. I was so surprised by the sweetness on my tongue. I have never tasted capsicum that sweet. Knowing that a vegetable can taste so good makes the long wait worthwhile. Next growing season I will try and grow a few more capsicum, in the same position, which could be the reason for the special flavour.
