Hokkaido Pumpkin

Peppers belongs to the nightshade family and are originally from the Mediterranean. The plant prefers a sunny location which is protected from the wind, such as in front of the southfacing wall of a house. Peppers can be eaten raw or cooked. However, they can also be used as a condiment and even as a raw material for the extraction of food dyes. Surely you have already tried the wellknown “chili paste”. Nutritionally, peppers are very rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, in addition to having antioxidant properties. The hottest peppers also contain a substance called capsaicin that is responsible for their characteristic spiciness. Peppers also stimulate blood circulation and the secretion of saliva and gastric juices, for example.

Cantaloupe melons are also known for their own specific characteristics, they have a green, wrinkled skin with a beige texture and orange flesh. Their internal consistency is also firmer. Many people say that this species is the tastier one and it is appreciated more, it also has a stronger smell. The fruit also has several nutrients, such as betacarotene, vitamin C and vitamin B9.

Melons are a variety of the Cucumis melo L species, and are part of the melon family, and consequently, the plants have similar characteristics. The fruit are medium in size with a smooth or ribbed skin, and the flesh normally has a yellow or salmon color

There are several types of squash, but they are known for being rich in vitamin A, C, and B9, and for having a high copper and zinc content. Due to their high density in minerals and other trace elements and fibers, they are considered to have cardiovascular protectors and delay aging. Squash have properties that improve the glandular function of the prostate (recommended in cases of inflammation), it is refreshing, diuretic, slightly laxative and cleanses the body, preventing putrid fermentation. One of their other characteristics is the effect they have on the pancreas by stimulating the secretion of insulin.