Sunday, June 27, 2021

a sweet treasure


 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.

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