Why these tiny colorful vegetables are ideal for kids

In the spring of 2023, I planted a mini bell pepper plant and the results have been phenomenally satisfying. 

I thought this was a gimmick plant sent to me by a seed company, but it is much more than that. While my specimen is only two feet tall, it has produced around two dozen fruit each year. They change color from green to orange to red, reaching between 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size. 

These mini peppers are a great way to get little kids interested in vegetables because they easily fit into the hand of a toddler.