Farmers dry chilies in Youhe village, Anhui province, in early August. Peppers are first mentioned in Chinese history in the late 16th century, but their cultivation only became widespread in the 18th century. Today, the country produces more peppers than any other country in the world.
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Farmers dry chilies in Youhe village, Anhui province, in early August. Peppers are first mentioned in Chinese history in the late 16th century, but their cultivation only became widespread in the 18th century. Today, the country produces more peppers than any other country in the world.