Pepper
Spring — Summer — Autumn

Pepper

Peak in summer and autumn; fresh market and processing.

Тхе Pepper in the Republic of Macedonia, as the tomatoes, are grown throughout all the year in protected areas and in open field conditions. Most production is sold domestically for use in fresh condition and processing in the domestic industry. Part of the production is exported in fresh condition and as food products.

Nutritional information

Per 100 g edible portion (fresh, raw sweet pepper).

Raw sweet pepper — typical values per 100 g
Nutrient Amount
Energy 31 kcal / 130 kJ
Protein 1,0 g
Total fat 0,3 g
Carbohydrates 6,0 g
of which sugars 4,2 g
Dietary fibre 2,1 g
Vitamin C 128 mg
Vitamin K 5 µg
Folate (B9) 46 µg
Potassium 211 mg
Calcium 7 mg
Iron 0,4 mg

Indicative figures only; actual values vary by variety, season, and growing conditions.

Seasonal availability

Typical supply for the Strumica region and North Macedonia.

  • Spring March – May
  • Summer Current June – August
  • Autumn September – November