BELL PEPPER | How Does it Grow?

[@inkydoug]

"leave the land in better condition than when you took it on" Beautiful.

[@csizaarpad]

Exactly!

[@toycollectorshaven7259]

and leave the comment section in better condition than when you look it.

[@ianclark9598]

Exactly what I said when I heard it

[@mohitreza5328]

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[@greengiant3815]

Yes.. leave the land in better condition than when you started.. 👍👌

[@22sades]

One of our supermarkets here in Australia has a line called "The Odd Bunch", which basically is imperfect fruit and veg that is sold at a discounted price so that the grower can still get a reasonable return on his/her perfect as well as imperfect produce! I have found the quality to be equal even though the shape may not be the prettiest! Our banana farmers now make green banana flour with their imperfect bananas that would otherwise end up in the compost because they aren't curved enough or are too long or straight, and our avocado farmers remove the flesh from the fruit's skin that is not perfect but the inside is, and they put the mashed flesh into refrigerated squeezable tubes that are great for when you just want a little squeeze for your toast! Thank goodness for our farmers or the world would not be able to eat.

[@cjmarshall0221]

Here in the U.S. some grocery stores and supermarkets offer "odd" shaped vegetables at discount prices. I always purchase them because they taste the same as the "perfect" ones. I figure, "What the heck. I want eat them, not marry them!"

[@tomrobins_aka_fartinafit]

Yup, in the UK they call them 'wonky vegetables'. We always buy them.

[@TG22222]

Odd bunch (the carrots at least), are less than 10% cheaper. Barely discounted. Woolworths don't care about the growers getting return, they only care about their bottom line. Farmers themselves complain that Woolworths prices are far too high.

[@22sades]

@@TG22222 yes I agree about the carrots and I don't understand why they are not discounted like the other produce is. I have friends that are growers of all different kinds of fruit and when Coles and Wooly's are selling lemons for $3kg for instance, they are often giving the growers 10 and 20 cents per kg, and the same for most stone fruits. And then they send the invoices back to the growers saying there is an error somewhere which takes another month to cycle through before they get paid when the supermarkets have already sold the fruit!

[@kevinfisher1345]

Yes and hence why Bob gets 7x less for them. All farmers will make less for them simply because they are imperfect looking.

[@abdelhamidcherragui]

There should be a global movement to end what is called cosmetic standards of food. It is time to end this irrational practice. From Cooking shows on TV and on KZbin to restaurants, everybody should stop buying food solely by how ''it looks''. If farmers were able to sell their produce as nature intended it to be; the farmers would make more money, food prices will drop from the increasing supply, Carbon emissions per food product will drop because of the increasing productivity, and so many other advantages. And above all, food would stay taste the same!

[@awkwardemperor]

When you go to a store do you not pick out the best vegetables and fruits? You are calling out to ignore one of our senses when picking out FOOD. You put those stores in power by being their biggest supporters. Wanna fight it? Grow food at home, sell to friends and family

[@Blueshirt38]

I like the idea you are trying to put out, but it kind of ignores instinct. We want the best looking food because we know that it is healthy. We go to buy peppers, and see bright red, yellow, and green peppers, and we can easily figure out the freshness, and quality of it (to an extent) from looking at it. If they were all different gradients between green/red/yellow, and came in many different shapes and sizes, it becomes harder for the layman to know what is good anymore. A farmer, or biologist can easily tell that those misshapen, and odd colored ones are still good, but I can bet that no one in your local Kroger is in either of those career fields.

[@abdelhamidcherragui]

You are making too many assumptions. I buy my food from multiple places depending on seasons and on how much free time I have. From the farmers market, going to farms in person, buying off the internet from farmers directly, and of course going to stores and super markets. I chose my food based on how delicious it is and how I want to use it. Never based on how beautiful it looks. Over ripened tomatoes are great when making tomato sauce, under ripened tomatoes are super delicious in salads, and so on. Please don't make assumptions about things you don't know.

[@abdelhamidcherragui]

That is the cause of this big waste, a miss informed public. People have the assumption that what looks beautiful is healthy and good. This assumption came from food magazines and cooking shows where the only show food based on how it looks and not how it tastes. The most delicious and healthy food isn't necessarily the most beautiful.

[@Blueshirt38]

I am not making any assumptions about you. Nothing I said was about anyone in particular, especially you. What I was saying was that for your idea to have any real chance of working without a HUGE change to the culture of almost every first world country. It would require people growing up around the food that they eat, and actually growing a large portion themselves to understand what is quality, what is safe, and what is healthy. Again- I really like your idea, and if someone had a realistic plan as to how to implement it, I would be on board. As to your second point: you are ignoring nature. The reason that we see these big, bright, clean looking fruit, and vegetables and assume that they are "healthy" is because of evolution, not culture. We evolved to recognize certain colors, shapes, and textures, and to understand that it is safe to eat. Of course, if you grow up eating these things fresh from the vine/ground/tree, you recognize more subtle things, and learn to understand things that don't require a food to look/smell/feel a certain way for it to be safe.

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

When you go to your local grocery store to buy groceries you don’t realize the work, love and care it took to get that food to your shelf. Our farmers should receive a lot more appreciation and thought than what we give. To all the farmers who worry about the land, getting the seeds in the ground, to caring for the blooms then product.. managing crews to come harvest ( there is another unsung hero, these folks work from sun up to sun down making sure we get food .. the majority are migrant workers who bust their butts. They leave their families behind so they can come work all grow season to provide for their families.. without them those crops would never make it to our tables!). Then shipping! There is so much work and so many hands that each vegetable and piece of fruit you enjoy to get to your hands. So much love and respect to our farmers, our harvesters, our truckers who get us our food and to your families who part with you long enough for you to feed us!♥️♥️♥️

[@jezebulls]

I work in the produce department of a grocery store and it’s a shame how much we toss out into the compost that are perfectly edible solely due to cosmetics.

[@friedchicken3242]

I live in a farming community and everyone is toxic and judgemental AF

[@robertlozyniak3661]

If it wasn't for migrant workers, I wonder how many of us would have the patience and stamina to pick the fruit ourselves.

[@X22GJP]

They chose their career. It's like saying we don't realise the dedication that our armed forces give, or the fire fighters, or the nurses and doctors. Of course we do, we just don't think about it or express it constantly. Doesn't mean we don't care or appreciate them.

[@mindfulmomentswithColm]

perhaps a different system, like permaculture would work better- and allow each member of society access to grow food- isn't that the real issue? but yes I totally appreciate having food available year round thanks to these workers.

[@Darius_Icewood]

Shout out to *Bob!* He's literally doing something in life we all take for granted. Bob, keep living out your purpose my G!

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Agreed man. I just hope people like Bob are getting paid!

[@Darius_Icewood]

@@DoubleDOwnageHe's doing ok for sure! Farmers, Ranchers, and other Agricultural Managers make roughly *$92,690* as there annual mean wage here in Cali

[@jenellkhem1590]

Indeed Bob is living out his purpose! Well said Darius

[@rk-ve6jy]

'We all take granted'?

[@chadd990]

you've never seen someone with a job before?

[@hokehinson5987]

Love this guy! A hero to farmers everywhere. May he stand resolute against the corrupt corporate farmers & monsanto.

[@theoldmanreed8818]

hoke hinson. Monsanto is a killer.

[@pureblood6492]

the man is clearly using illegal aliens for his labor he is no one to celebrate.

[@Reesee000]

Hmmm. U bring up a severe point. I hope so

[@sarahkersten3247]

Cosmetically perfect. Ugh. I grow my own bell peppers and usually leave them to turn red. I picked three this past weekend and none of them were the same shape or size. In my opinion that’s what makes gardening more fun and more beautiful.

[@TrueFoodTV]

I couldn't agree more!

[@maretteschulz8898]

I deliberately seek out the gnarly ones😉

[@FlyingSaucerEyez]

yeah but these have to sell in a grocery store. and people are picky. standards are high for the lay folk in fruit i guess. i gravitate towards the better shaped once i confess. but ill take a weird shaped one no prob.

[@systematic101]

@@FlyingSaucerEyez when I bought in store I only cared about if they were damaged

[@leonardo899]

I wonder if the guys harvesting the peppers are legal.

[@rulu3345]

I wish more farmers prioritized soil conservation like Bob, and the unison and efficiency of the harvesters are very impressive!

[@KasandraWilliams]

Cosmetically perfect! That's just crazy. I'll take all the peppers they don't want. I'll even come pick them up😏

[@enabler2456]

You''ll ''take''? How is that better than selling them for cheaper?

[@btcuong]

Same thinking, why didn't sell them for a cheaper price?

[@groundtofu4238]

Look at it this way; if a grocery store has a sale for 4 peppers for 3.50 and assuming they were selling them all together the consumers would naturally go for the cosmetically perfect ones because they gain nothing except having an ugly pepper when they don’t. If they were to sell both, the uglier ones at a cheaper price people then would go for those peppers and the nice ones would begin to lose demand.

[@XerXis686]

because there are more Pepper than the people want to buy, so they sell the expensive one

[@kloydarnepena454]

Ha,ha,ha...lets pick them up...i'll go with you...rejects are my favorites, too!

[@Roberto-REME]

Nicole, you are a natural. Your videos are interesting, entertaining, educational and fun. Also, your delivery is outstanding. You make a great narrator. Well done!

[@donrompenalgas1370]

Shout out to those Hispanic immigrants who do the jobs no one else wants to do for a better life.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Yes, yes, YES! Hardest working people I know.

[@Omega666Evil]

yawn

[@ayylmao224]

Shout out to smart white farmers who do jobs like producing the best crops

[@Kanti12311]

Why call them immigrate, why not just call all of them farmers ?

[@03raq]

ayy Lmao, lmao you should travel to Latin America and Asia.

[@Messy_treestzsS386]

I am starting a garden and I am glad because now I can plant my food and save some money because food is getting expensive.

[@greatdanerescuemom1]

and Muth Family farms is ORGANIC....... they have amazing produce, and no chemicals..... i wish they had stated this. we all need to support our local farmers, especially the organic ones..... i shop there, and encourage everyone to look into your area for farmers an suppeort them.....

[@TrueFoodTV]

I'm so glad you are able to enjoy Bob's produce! It's amazing. At the time that we filmed this (last fall), not all his peppers were organic -- that's why we didn't mention that.

[@vinnygi]

mai pi the majority of organic farmers use pesticides. He should be commended for not using chemical fertilizers, though.

[@cheslxy]

Air, water and fire are chemicals....

[@matthewfarrell317]

Stupid, the world would starve with your attitude. Stop thinking anything not organic is bad.

[@MrBoombastyc]

ORGANIC is just a buzzword

[@sandydevin8580]

WOW. That was fun. This is my first year growing peppers. I thought there was something wrong w/the plant as I’ve got one piece of fruit from a GREEN bell pepper plant, that came out looking yellow, red and a touch of green. Learned sooo much!

[@iii978]

why is it called paprika in my country ?

[@Stefan-]

@@iii978 I dont know where you are from, but its called Paprika here in Sweden, i dont know why myself. Pepper or peppar as we say here is the strong spices.

[@iii978]

@@Stefan- blessaður , Stebbi. I'm in Iceland. Very strong peppar !

[@kevinfisher1345]

@@iii978 Bell peppers are latin name Capsicum Annuum. Paprika is a spice that is made from red peppers, commonly from Capsicum Annuum / Bell Pepper. But it can be from any red pepper, like chilli peppers. The spice Paprika can range in how hot and taste, depending upon what all types of red peppers are used. For instance sweet paprika to hot and spicy paprika. Not sure why you call it Paprika, but there are differences all around the world. I do know some cultures use Paprika for both the spice and the fruit, so I am guessing this is why. For instance in AU, this Bell Pepper / Capsicum Annuum is simply called Capsicums. This is technically true as all peppers are Capsicums, just do not know what type of pepper that is.

[@X22GJP]

@@iii978 Paprika is dried red pepper (or at least one form of). It's like asking why raisins are called raisins...er, because they are.

[@itsallgood5314]

Shout out to my Hispanic squad bending those backs not caring what it takes to maintain their fams

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

Shout out to MS gang and other Hispanic gangs who created havoc due to violence in America and to its population.

[@siena12]

& white people still do this work

[@algonzalez6853]

@Victor Torres maybe americans should finally start getting a decent pay instead of invaders lowering the wages

[@nguathanhtroy]

No doubt about it. From watching of True Food TV videos, there many Spanish seasonal workers pick the crops. Truly appreciate their hardwork.

[@algonzalez6853]

@@nguathanhtroy they're not spanish

[@fightersingh3113]

Wow ! Here in Punjab ( North India ) we never knew about Cosmetically perfect shape , We always choose healthy vegetables rather than perfect shape 😀 👍

[@sohailg9523]

That's why our farmers protested against union government for Farm law(2020). When private company kick in, they subjugate to cosmetically perfect shape. We're saved by punjabis who protested,or else you would see increase in prices and more suicides of farmers

[@snapperjessen]

good, because its very stupid

[@---cr8nw]

How do you tell if they're healthy? I mean, it's easy to tell when one is rotten or if there's a split in it that bugs and bacteria could get in. But when you've got a pile of peppers and you've ruled out which ones you don't want, how do you pick which one you do want?

[@fightersingh3113]

@@---cr8nw it's not very difficult ,just pick the hard ones not the squishy or wrinkled on , by the way we don't use lot of chemicals on vegetables because here in rural areas ( village ) people grow their own vegetables so i think it's healthy because there is no pesticides and spray we use Ash , buffalo and ,cow dung, leftover food, fruits, vegetables and dry leaves as a fertilizer 😊👍 i don't know if you agree with me or not 🙏😌

[@bebrown2354]

The answer is Asia. Americans don't care. They will eat discolored or misshapen produce. US farmers focus on grading because top grades can be exported to Asia, where they sell for 10x more than in the US. The lower grades are still sold in the US but for way less money. That fruit doesn't get thrown out. It just can't be sold for premium prices.

[@mi13estrellas]

Wow " leaving the land better than when you took it on" I'd love to buy from this farmer.

[@vanhattfield8292]

If you live in the North and buy red peppers, you probably are...

[@kaisun2222]

These videos took me closer to the food that I take for granted everyday and made me appreciate the humans behind it. Thank you.

[@kevinpanamaroff4760]

Your direction and compassion is terrific. Ideas of sustainability and team work, simply beautiful!!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you so much!

[@frankieclayton9303]

This is so amazing beautiful spectacular wonderful to see how it's been blessed so mightily and is producing and how you work it

[@Homeland81]

Just wanted to share a small story on cosmetically standard food. First of all you guys are doing a great job. So here it is, I visited France few years back and went to a store to shop some fruits, while picking some apples and Oranges for myself I noticed that all the apples and oranges were of same size and colour and they looked beautiful and seemed like they posing for a photograph!! Now I took em to the counter and asked the guy to pack em half kg each. Now when he weighed em they were going over a 100 gms or so. I'm from India and here what we do is we take out a bigger apple and put in a smaller apple to bring it close to 500 gms but thr it was not an option coz all of em were of same size and weight. So Being helpless I bought em whatever weight it was and while walking back to my room I was thinking like why do they all look same, may be farmers her have genetically modified the plants to get such fruits untill I saw this video! Oohhh so they cosmetically sorted em!!!! In India every fruit or vegetable comes to the market irrespective of its looks cos here we have to feed 1.5 billion people! So we dont have the luxury to cosmetically sort em! I agree in the past decade or two the taste and quality of fruits havegone downward they are not like what they used to be in my childhood days, but thats the bargain we have to take to fulfill the current demand. Quantity over quality!

[@Q_QQ_Q]

its same everywhere .

[@sohailg9523]

That's why our farmers protested against union government for Farm law(2020). When private company kick in, they subjugate to cosmetically perfect shape. We're saved by punjabis who protested,or else you would see increase in prices and more suicides of farmers

[@cliffontheroad]

@@Q_QQ_Q Everywhere is a big place. Maybe charging more for "nice looking" would help the farmers. As for Nisheel34 stmt of dwnwd quality, renouned Apples in the US are no longer the best tasting but people buy by habit.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

@@cliffontheroad people buy because of supply chain availability .

[@CountingStars333]

..... You can find similar size apples in India also.

[@dgerdi]

I am so grateful for my huge pepper harvest (until now, there are a LOT more to come). My bell pepper is just about to mature. Gardening is such a blessing. Even on a balcony - as long as you can leave it to your garden more than to barbecue on it. I CAN NOT await to bring my garden upscale to a „real garden“! You guys are giving mankind such a benefit by sharing your knowledge! I could never thank you enough for this. I am sure, the lord will do to you garden angles!

[@solidnollid2932]

why would you throw away cosmetically imperfect peppers when they can just be sold to juice company's or pre packaged/ frozen food company's? looks don't matter when its already chopped up or juiced

[@veggiesavage5825]

soliD nolliD 4:58 answeres your question, they do take them to processing where looks don5t matter

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Demand more money! Bring it to attention of the media. He deserves to earn more foe his conscious farming.

[@douglaslarson532]

When I was a kid we grew peppers in our family garden in Oregon. That is when I learned that all green peppers will turn red if left on the plant for 3 to 4 more weeks. Back then yellow and orange varieties didn't exist or at least weren't available to gardeners.

[@seanleith5312]

Peppers, like people, they come with different colors. Apparently colors matter a lot.

[@c.c.2302]

@@seanleith5312 what??

[@MarkLK22]

I just discovered your series today and each episode is the most information packed 5 minutes on KZbin!!! I'm almost done binging the series. Please keep up the awesome work! Cheers.

[@perspectivelee]

I get to appreciate the hard work I completely forget about when the food is in stores through this series. I really hope this channel grows and its message reaches more people, and that we will one day be able to find even the cosmetically imperfect bell peppers on our store shelves!

[@noahway13]

Same for bananas. I honestly think the store owners and other bigwigs are more worried about perfection than the average consumer.

[@Matrium0]

You mean the hard work that poor minimum-wage souls put into so that the farmer or some rich company can make money, right? :)

[@theoldmanreed8818]

@@noahway13 only the money counts to those big banana farms. It makes everything more toxic insecticides and all . just thinking of the right now dollars. Not enough variety

[@kayssieBG]

Had a lady come through my line and complain about the prices (green v red) maybe she should watch this 🤷🏻‍♀️ I learned a lot, no idea just how much time goes into my these tasties

[@Joshua-fi4ji]

@@noahway13 the only thing I care about with my bananas is that they are nice and green (not over-ripe) when I buy them and ideally there are no tropical spiders hiding there. Other than that, who cares about the shape?

[@andrewhobbs6962]

This is great, educational & entertaining content. I sure wish more folks would watch stuff like this! Thank you for the video!

[@IRISD3]

Love this woman! She's the sweetest!

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Growing peppers is a labor of love. Very labor intensive. We appreciate them.

[@d.davidson534]

I didn't realize bell peppers (we call them sweet peppers) could be grown outside of a tropical climate. Cool to know. Shout out, once again to the hard working labourers who keep America, and by extension, the world fed.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Here, here! And yes, one thing that didn't make it into the video is that peppers in tropical climates -- as you well know -- can exist as perennials. Here in the States we treat them as annuals.

[@robertareason7299]

I live in Canada and have been growing bell peppers for 20 years.

[@anthonyfaiell3263]

Peppers can grow basically anywhere as long as they are kept away from frost.

[@chkngrl]

I grow peppers in interior Alaska.

[@davidcornish1565]

We call them capsicums

[@Channel-uc6kp]

Hard working farmers. Highly appreciated

[@leonardo899]

It's interesting to see how Hispanics took the place of Black people on plantations.

[@Jaiohee]

The production quality has increased exponentially! Keep at it!!

[@noahway13]

In search of a cosmetically perfect video.

[@aktan4ik]

ok I will

[@lindacaldwell6251]

Thank you to all the farmers out there....

[@jessscot92]

I seriously love this chanel. It gives me a much larger appreciation and understanding for the farmers who make it possible for me to have yummy food! It has also made me more aware of what I waste and helps remind me why it's important to be a wise consumer. So thank you! 😙

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you so much -- what a great comment.

[@SavedByJesus-pi3yu]

Thank you Bob and your amazing, hardworking crew! We appreciate you all and how you choose not to cut corners to keep your peppers top quality for us and our families!

[@ROGER2095]

Red bell peppers: Eat them raw and chilled = delicious. Eat them sauteed slowly in butter = absolute Heaven!

[@coldfire2812]

thank you for this video; Bob is an incredible person, look at those hands... what a person.

[@shivambhatt2724]

*I'd LOVE a video on the mushroom farming! So mysterious and less known method than most crops - and one of the most interesting because it has neither actual seeds nor it can be grafted!*

[@ingerhaugland6763]

She has a video on that! :)

[@shivambhatt2724]

Oh! Didn't know that. Thanks a lot!

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Haha, no problem! :)

[@Reesee000]

Neat. I hope the following generations appreciate Bob’s teachings…. Thx for the peppers❕💌

[@Rainbowloveyh]

after watching most of "How does it grows" videos realized one thing, that people should know the value of foods and shouldn't waste it anymore, cause see it takes so many days and needs all the hard works by these amazing farmers all around the world. thanks for ur amazing videos

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you for watching them! And your conclusion is music to my ears. Thank you for sharing it.

[@Rainbowloveyh]

TRUE FOOD TV you are welcome, looking forward to more amazing videos :) ☺

[@theresagarcia694]

Thank you Bob for caring!!!!

[@mahikantha]

Wow l love this channel please do a episode about mangos

[@Ann-wr5xg]

Mahikantha boange IKR

[@Mirsab]

Mahikantha boange go to Pakistan for mangoes

[@babosing]

Mango trees grow in my backyard

[@ArbitraryOnslaught]

Awesome channel!

[@TrueFoodTV]

They're on the list!

[@thefishfin-atic7106]

Awesome to see a farmer who understands the value of enriching the soil organically instead of drowning them with fertilizer. Very well-run operation, beautiful crops, and thanks for taking the time to film this!

[@Jaiohee]

You’re this country’s sweetest ;)

[@TrueFoodTV]

Awwwww

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

What a flirt 😀

[@Gr95dc]

That's how flirt ladies and gentlemen

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

@@TrueFoodTV do you want a kiss with that?😏

[@adalynfarrell661]

no i am

[@laurafrey5244]

Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of the pickers.

[@alexanderaraya9317]

You should bring all this videos to the food Network so they can see the huge potential you have to be doing this kind of series in they network ...you will be a sure super hit!!!!

[@tinajsews2835]

Repent , Jesus Christ is coming back,Repent,

[@Dakers11]

Thank you Nicole Jolly of TRUE FOOD TV. Your show is informative and educational.

[@karixhuang]

I love this series of 'How Does it Grow?' so much! It reminds me of the books I used to read when I was little. I love feeding my curiosity even as an adult now with these videos. Thank you!!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you! What a beautiful comment. I'm so happy to have you watching!

[@leonardo899]

I wonder if the guys harvesting the peppers are legal.

[@MP-db9sw]

leo: I wonder why you have to ruin nice things with your resentment fueled obsessions?

[@leonardo899]

@@MP-db9sw It's a valid question.

[@jutau]

I forgot how much i enjoyed these videos, and that they helped get me through the last two years of the pandemic.

[@reedr7142]

"You want to leave the land in better condition than when you took it on." Well said, Bob. Thanks for the video. I'm an orange pepper fan myself. But I regularly eat the greens. I learned long ago to grab some of the produce that's not "cosmetically sound."

[@kavithamaharaj2657]

This video to be shown to every single kid. So much of hardwork involved and outcome is only one third inspite of all efforts. Food is all the most precious yet sensitive and of short shelf life.

[@jimmiscarrey7175]

This is real quality content! Thanks for that! Keep on going! It would be love to see how strawberries are grown in USA. Strawberries are big delicasy in Finland during summer. Fun fact! Actually finnish strawberries are sweeter than strawberries grown near equator because we have sunlight also at nights during summer!

[@TrueFoodTV]

We'll definitely be doing strawberries. And thanks for that fun fact -- so interesting!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

They’re grown low, close to ground. U have to kneel or squat to pick them. So warm n delish in hot summer sun

[@michelleb7399]

I live in Oregon. Our strawberries are sweeter, though generally smaller, than the strawberries grown by our neighbors to the south (California). I’m lucky to live in an area surrounded by several berry farms. It’s the end of April and berry season is just about to be in full swing. Yum!

[@cpee656]

Impressive video. I subscribed at the end because you were so persuasive. Great info. Thanks

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

I love how I learn something new every time you post a video! Keep'em coming!

[@TrueFoodTV]

You're the best! Will do. ;)

[@whiteknightcat]

LOL at "harvesters". I used to live across the street from packing sheds in my hometown in south Texas. Every fall the large produce trucks would begin arriving at the sheds filled to overflowing with peppers, onions, carrots, etc. Simultaneously the packers would put a call in to the railroad which would then begin spotting rows of refrigerator cars on the tracks along the sheds. The produce would then be unloaded, sorted, washed, boxed, and loaded onto the rail cars. For the next several months the cars would be made up into "perishable blocks" for shipment to remote markets, and more empties spotted in place as the flow of the harvest progressed. That timeless process eventually came to an end as more and more produce ended up traveling by highway trailers. Now most of the old packing sheds are gone, the railroad is gone, and growers more often process and pack their harvest at remote locations instead of centralized facilities. But the "harvesters" remain.

[@deepsammanna]

we usually call it capsicum or"shimla mirch" in hindi. Gr8 one Nicole. Feel sorry about Bob. That organically grown ugly pepper deserve much more than that.

[@rajshekargm8798]

Can you please send me the details for growing it in Mysore for outdoor...

[@sherinbinu1609]

The trees surrounding that farmland look lovely...it looks like an Autumn painting...💐❤

[@michaelop757]

Love your videos you put a smile on my face.

[@TrueFoodTV]

This comment puts a smile on mine. :)

[@junbug9435]

That was a great video presentation about peppers. I enjoyed it. Thanks, TRUE FOOD TV!

[@EricAV52]

Superb production and content. I really want this channel to GROW.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you so much!

[@chandramoulir123]

TRUE FOOD TV thank you

[@l...]

Thank you bell

[@WratiSkate]

Beautiful production and very informative , this channel deserves a lot more viewers than it has! At least you’re happy and healthy so you can’t really get annoyed :)

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thanks for the encouragement! :)

[@leonardo899]

I wonder if the guys harvesting the peppers are legal.

[@alierikenoglu8006]

Excellent presentation. My appreciation for immigrants has increased exponentially after watching this vid. Thank you.

[@ledonnek1974]

Love what you are doing, keep it up!!!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you, Keith!!

[@Somkatoozi]

Such wise words from the farmer. Lots of love and respect for this guy.

[@douglaslaramie9245]

Leamington, Ontario Canada is the greenhouse capital of Canada with 100's of acres of peppers and tomatoes under glass. You can't do justice to pepper production without talking Leamington. It's like talking cars and not mentioning Detroit. Leamington supplies the north-east US and most of Canada with peppers for an extended season. Plants produce for 8 to 10 months before production trails off. JMHO Come take a look. KIT d

[@TrueFoodTV]

Oh, how I wish I could film in all the places want to! If I had had the resources, I would definitely have included Canadian greenhouses!

[@harleysanchez829]

I grow them every year In Baltimore and get so many red peppers every year I love it

[@Jessicaisrealawesome]

Another great episode Nicole!!!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank you!!

[@walt1064]

I have noticed that all peppers are perfect. The ones growing in the fall of the year are the best. Less stress from heat and they taste better.

[@edgarwhelan3774]

My day has been made!

[@TrueFoodTV]

So has mine! Thanks :)

[@karenfridie1907]

All I can say is OMG, WOW! I luv luv red bell peppers. Great job guys!😇

[@sspimpmasterflex]

Great Content as always! Thank you for educating us! =]

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@sspimpmasterflex]

Np! Also loving the production as well!

[@rowinahnaldoza4173]

Ain't even Natty pspaxs

[@BrEaKiNg_Brad]

Sure is nice to see those fine legal workers, harvesting the peppers they're going to put in our stores.

[@peabody1976]

While it's upsetting that cosmetically imperfect peppers/capsicum pods are weeded out and sold at 1/7 the price of the cosmetically sound pods, it's still a plus as those tend to be flash frozen and sold in the freezer aisle. (I hope) it allows for less waste and still very tasty capsicums year round!-

[@TrueFoodTV]

Looking on the bright side -- I like that! :)

[@rremmy72]

I'd buy em for 1/2 of the cost of the perfect ones. That's a good deal for Bob

[@SG11007]

So much respect for farmers who bring food to our tables every day, and all their super hard work

[@sciencetoymaker]

Thumbs up! RE: cosmetic perfection (sic) please do an episode on the "Ugly Food" movement.

[@TrueFoodTV]

You should check out our cauliflower episode -- it, too, has a cosmetic perfection story. I find it really affective to highlight this issue right in the story of the food.

[@1948tc]

This guy is smart about using leaves to grow bell peppers 😂🤣 and they are so good for you !

[@MA-mh1vs]

I have grown all these peppers and I can say the yield was always far less on the red and yellow plants than the green ones. I clearly was not doing the extra stuff needed to produce a better yield but I was not aware they needed it.

[@sriharshacv7760]

I ignored this video for 2 weeks and it persisted till I watched it. The image of a young woman with 2 peppers on both hands is difficult to ignore for 2 weeks. I relented and watched. It didn't disappoint.

[@kloydarnepena454]

I SEE A RISING STAR IN SOME FOOD NETWORK CHANNEL IN YOU NICOLE...STAY BEAUTIFUL, HOT AND FEISTY...I'LL BE HERE TO POUR THE CHEERS!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thanks as always, Kloyd.

[@kloydarnepena454]

TRUE FOOD TV @ likewise Nicole and always stay beautiful. Keep the videos coming and more power!

[@brucelarrow7897]

I love hearing about th way different people take care of the soil

[@nicevideomancanada]

I dice up my peppers, ziplock and freeze them for later use so they don't go off. He could do this for us for the misshapened ones

[@TrueFoodTV]

That's a great home tip. But I'm afraid for this farmer, the investment he would have to make to create a certified/regulated processing facility is too much. He does, however, sell those misshapen ones to processors who do just that -- unfortunately, the farmer makes very little on these.

[@mariavila8857]

Thank you to Bob and his amazing workers those people really are the back bone of the country.

[@DoniaKoeck]

Another great video. I wish we had the choice to pick the less cosmetically attractive fruits and veggies at the grocery store.

[@TrueFoodTV]

I think we all have to make it a point to communicate this to our grocers -- that's the only way they'll know we're willing to purchase these foods. Thanks for getting the word out!

[@bamecaroline2854]

I really love this.I mean it was perfectly awesome.Now i have an idea of growing bell peppers.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Where do bell peppers go to have a few drinks? The Salad Bar! What do you call a nosy pepper? Jalapeno business!

[@CAPNBEANS]

Hala pen yo business ?

[@guynorth3277]

Fun and interesting video. We really need to get over what we consider a perfect crop.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

Yay a new video!

[@mauricebrown9094]

Bob , you are the " MAN ". feeding your plants from the soil mix you are building from what you have access to like the leaf mulch, I am not only impressed but so happy for you and your soil. Leaving the land In a better condition than we found it is just another plus for you and your soil. I grew bell peppers in my little green house last season ( South Island, New Zealand ) they took along time to go red and grew nearly 5ft high. Your plants don't seem to be that tall on this video. Is this a curtain strain or do you clip the top off when there at a curtain height?? I hope someone answers this question soon.??? Teach your people BOB with the same knowledge and respect you have for the land which will in turn bring more people to realize you don't need all that chemical shit that destroys the land.. Thank you for this video. I am even more inspired that I also are doing the right thing for the land...

[@nowirehangers2815]

Some people pinch them off so they are bushy and not too tall

[@nancypatricia511]

The other day, I told my son to pick up some peppers. "What Color?" he asked. Whatever is a better price. He brought home red, yellow, and orange peppers because they were less expensive and I was surprised. This has been the case at times in the past. I figured that because they were riper, they may need to move them. So check the prices and don't assume that the green peppers will be cheaper. If you do find a good price on red, orange, and yellow peppers, buy a bunch and throw them in the freezer. It is that simple.

[@presidentspilot]

Bob, YOU ARE AWESOME!! God Bless your work, and your vision on how to properly build your business for your future generations!

[@aaronaasbury5959]

Who in the world gave this video a thumbs down. It has to be a very unhappy person.

[@greensauce7802]

Aaron A. Asbury more like salty kids 😂😂😂

[@alexandrufrateanu]

Donald Trump!

[@leonardo899]

Maybe Hispanics who resent having to do the work that Black people were supposed to do on plantations.

[@icouldjustscream]

Those men are doing some hard work. Fresh fruit and veg are quite expensive here 🇨🇦. Our house is urban, but I've turned our backyard into a mini food forest. I have dozens of seedlings under the grow lights, waiting to be transplanted out in June. Peppers: Red, Orange, Mad Hatter, Black Pearl, Jimmy Nardello, Lemon Drop Aji. Tomatoes: Giant Crimson, Berkeley Tie-dye, Old German, Black Sea Man, Sungold, 42 Day Cherry. Lots of other seedlings for almost everything. The weird shaped produce tastes just as good as the 'perfect' produce, which is 7 times more expensive! That's insane.

[@leonardo899]

The white man being the coronel, and the Hispanics taking the place that used to be for Black people.

[@ByronJuarez]

Nice episode. Thank you again Nicole and team!! Also I don't care about food cosmetics, That's crazy.

[@TrueFoodTV]

Thanks again for watching!

[@sifatullah5928]

I subscribed to your channel just because you asked in the last moment. Please do continue making this kind of videos.

[@JongChoongShyr]

1st finally! let me finish watching!

[@TrueFoodTV]

YAY! Now go watch!! ;)

[@JongChoongShyr]

TRUE FOOD TV yes Nicole Jolly Good!

[@cbxxb4841]

What a great credit to modern Agriculture Bob is!!! Thanks for this great episode.

[@gusgone4527]

Leaf compost is by far the best available, especially when coupled with well rotted horse manure. My grandfather used to transport hundreds of bags of leaves collected from a local wooded churchyard each autumn. It was a very big churchyard! The groundsmen erected small fences to catch the wind blown leaves and grandpa had an arrangement with them. His compost heaps were enormous but so were the yields from his vegetable plots. As a retired miner he loved to spend his time in the fresh air of his garden and actually made quite an amount of money selling his excess crops. He also sold earthworms to anglers.

[@JasonGastrich]

Red is my favorite. Whole Foods sells big bags of organic red ones. Walmart sells bags of two peppers, red and orange or red and yellow. I just bought red and orange.

[@melinadayrit8725]

Hello! Ma'am, I always fallow your program regards our vegetable, fruits, because Im so feel happy I always sharing your any kind of video. I can't forget.