Bell Pepper: Variety Description with Photos, Growing and Care

With the help of breeders, many wonderful varieties of red pepper have been developed. The unique "Kolokolchik" pepper is a leader among new varieties. What distinguishes it from others is its amazing shape and the wonderful taste of its pulp.

Characteristics and description of the variety

This red pepper is common in South America, as it's native there. When ripe, the beautiful bush is a sight to behold. This two-meter-tall beauty is covered in multicolored bells:

• green;
• red;
• orange.

The color varies because all the fruits on a single bush ripen at different times. This variety's flavor profile is distinguished by its:

• moderately spicy;
• has a delicate sweet and sour taste.

Productivity

The variety produces a good yield, reaching up to 2 kg per plant despite its medium-sized fruits. However, this only applies if the pepper plants are properly cared for.

Plant height, weight, color and shape

Its main distinguishing features are:

1. with proper care the height of the bush reaches 200 cm;
2. leaf blades and main stem are covered with light fluff;
3. the shape of the pepper is very unusual and is a copy of a bell;
4. the weight of an individual fruit reaches only 50 grams;
5. the color is bright red.

IMPORTANT! Thanks to this description, it is easy to distinguish it in the garden from any other variety.

Ripening speed

The "Kolokolchik" variety is considered mid-season, as it requires 140 days from seed germination.

The main purpose of the variety

This pepper is mainly used in preparing various dishes:

1. adding to stewed meat;
2. in fresh salads;
3. when preparing vegetables for the winter.

Feedback from those who planted

Galya

I've been growing this pepper for a long time because it has a piquant flavor and the plant can be preserved over the winter. Although the fruit will appear less frequently, it will still be fresh and just as delicious.

Yana

This pepper has an excellent flavor, and if I can't keep it through the winter, I plant new seedlings in January. During the winter months, I use grow lights to ensure the seedlings develop evenly.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

This variety has many more advantages:

1. perennial variety;
2. plant them directly in 5-liter containers to make it easier to take them home in the fall;
3. big harvest;
4. universal fruits from which various culinary dishes are prepared;
5. the fruit contains vitamins in large quantities;
6. contains the hormone of joy – serotonin.

The downside is that the first fruit is expected within 5 months.

Features of growing and caring for the variety

Growing is no different from other varieties, so pre-soaked pepper seeds are planted in prepared containers with nutritious, loose soil. Water with warm water and cover with glass or place in a clear plastic bag. The key is to keep the room temperature at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure good germination.

When almost all the seeds have emerged from the ground, the bowl with the future seedlings is placed on a brighter windowsill, but not in direct sunlight, which can burn the young leaves.

IMPORTANT! During this period, monitor the soil moisture, avoiding overwatering, but also avoiding drying out the soil to the point of desertification. Young growth requires moderate amounts of moisture.

When the seedlings have two true leaves, they are transplanted into separate 500g containers.

IMPORTANT! When replanting, try not to damage the delicate roots of red pepper seedlings.

Before planting seedlings outdoors, harden them off and only then plant them outdoors. It's best to plant them in the evening or on a cloudy day to allow the seedlings to acclimate well to their new location.

Further care consists of:

• timely watering;
• loosening the soil around the bushes;
• weeding;
• application of fertilizers.

Timing of planting seedlings

The best time to plant this pepper seed is mid- to late January. This early planting allows for an early harvest, as seedlings are usually 3.5 months old before being planted.

In which regions is it grown?

It is grown in various regions of Russia. Regions located at the latitude of the Moscow region cultivate it only in greenhouses.

Resistance to diseases and adverse conditions

The "Bell" variety is highly resistant to both diseases and pests. It tolerates adverse weather conditions remarkably well. The only thing that can harm it is aphids. However, to get rid of them, you can use folk remedies, such as making an infusion of tobacco, ground black pepper, and laundry soap.

Storage rules

There's no point in storing the picked fruit, as the bush can be cultivated indoors. However, if necessary, it's placed in plastic containers and placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT! When storing, inspect the fruits, removing any damaged ones so that they do not infect nearby vegetables.

Preparing for winter

This beautiful red pepper variety can be left over the winter because it's a perennial. However, it won't survive cold temperatures. Therefore, it's carefully dug up, along with a lump of soil, and planted in a deep container with drainage holes. In this condition, it's brought indoors and grown there until spring. Once the weather becomes consistently warm, it's planted in the garden in the spring.

IMPORTANT! Dig up before the cold weather sets in to avoid freezing the leaf blades and growth buds.

Benefits of Red Bell Pepper

Pepper is also used to maintain the health of the human body. After all, if regularly in small quantities If you consume red pepper, which is rich in vitamins B and C, in large quantities, the work of:

• hearts;
• insomnia disappears;
• a person's mood improves;
• improves the condition of hair, nails and skin.

Useful properties of pepper:

• removes cholesterol from human blood;
• improves the condition of the human nervous system;
• strengthens bones;
• blood composition is noticeably improved;
• strengthens all walls of the vascular system;
• increases brain function;
• improves vision.

IMPORTANT! When adding pepper to various dishes, it's important to adhere to certain limits. After all, consuming it in small amounts but frequently is beneficial, but eating too much can have dire consequences for the human body.

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