Sweet peppers have been cultivated since ancient times in cool areas rich in resurgence waters.
Sweet pepper is a vegetable coming from South America and reaching the European tables in the 16th century. According to some researchers, this vegetable originally comes from Brazil, from Jamaica according to others. The cultivation of the several varieties of this plant is spread all over the world, while its cultivation areas in Italy are gradually diminishing. In Zero Branco, the cultivation of the sweet pepper has very ancient origins and is favored by the particular climatic conditions. Every year, between the end of August and the beginning of September, the town houses the famous "Sweet Pepper Festival", where you can visit the fruit and vegetables display and purchase top-quality fresh products at a special price.