The inside of a ripe bell pepper reveals the seeds.
Bell peppers provide a nutritious source of vitamins A, B6, C and K. You can save seeds from this year's harvest to create seedlings next spring. Check the background of the parent plant to make sure it isn't a hybrid. Only non-hybrids or open-pollinated plants, such as California Wonder peppers, create seed that is true to the parent.
Instructions
1. Select a fully grown bell pepper that has ripened to the red stage from a vigorous plant that has produced tasty fruit.
2. Cut the pepper down the middle from top to bottom with a sharp knife to create two halves, exposing the seeds attached to the internal membrane.
3. Scoop the seeds off the membrane onto a paper towel. Separate the seeds from each other and leave them to dry out for a few days in a cool, dry area.
4. Place the dried pepper seeds in a paper envelope, labeled with the date and type of seeds, and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
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