Yellow Bell Pepper - 100% Variety Description

Peppers began to be cultivated in the Russian Empire in the mid-18th century. There are now approximately 200 varieties. The "Yellow Bell" variety was developed at the beginning of the new millennium.

It stands out from its peers with its excellent characteristics. This distinction has allowed it to gain increasing popularity, prompting everyone who has tried these juicy and delicious fruits to leave only positive reviews.

Description

This variety has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is planted everywhere, in both the southern and northern regions of the Russian Federation. While in the south it produces an excellent harvest without special conditions, in the northern regions it must be grown in a greenhouse. Like many others, it is not suitable for cultivation in the Far North.

Advantageous characteristics:

1. Ripening speed. From planting seedlings into the soil to fruit formation, it typically takes 70 to 75 days.
2. Grown in open ground and greenhouses.
3. The bushes are medium-sized, but sometimes their height can reach up to one and a half meters.
4. The fruits are cubic in shape and weigh between 120 and 170 g, although some weigh over 200 g. Their walls are 7 to 10 mm thick. Before ripening, the fruits are green, gradually changing to a rich yellow during biological maturity.
5. With proper care, a large amount of fruit can be harvested from one square meter of plot. In greenhouses, yields range from 8 kg, while in open ground, yields range from 2 to 6 kg.
6. Each bush can produce 7 to 10 fruits at a time.
7. It is resistant to various diseases, including the one called tobacco mosaic.
8. Can bear fruit in any weather conditions.

How to cultivate

Usually Pepper seeds are planted for seedlings in February-MarchFirst, they're tested to see if they can sprout. Clean tap water is poured into a glass. A spoonful of salt is added and the mixture is stirred well.

Once the solution is ready, place the seeds in it and let it sit for a while. If the seeds float to the surface and don't sink to the bottom, scoop them up with a spoon and discard them.

Along with selecting seeds suitable for sowing, you should also select suitable containers, such as boxes or pots of a suitable size. Then, fill them with soil.

Afterwards, the container with the soil is placed inside the oven, where it is exposed to low temperatures. This is done to steam or warm it up.

Before planting, seeds must be disinfected in a potassium permanganate solution for one and a half to two hours. After disinfection, the seeds should be soaked in Epins-Extra or Kemira. These herbal remedies will help fight various diseases and strengthen the plant's immune system. If store-bought remedies are unavailable, aloe juice can be used. It has the same properties as specially formulated herbal remedies.

In the next step, the treated seeds are wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in a warm place for several days. After 3-4 days, the seeds are checked for sprouts.

The next step is to plant them in pots or boxes. To speed up the emergence of young plants, cover the containers with plastic and place them in a warm place.

After the first tender shoots appear, the film is removed and the plant is placed on a sunny windowsill. After 3-5 leaves have appeared on the stem, the peppers are pricked out and transplanted into individual containers.

Transplantation to a permanent location

Once the plant has grown, it should be transplanted to a specially prepared area. "Yellow Bell" thrives in light, fertile soils. It's best planted after cabbage, onions, cucumbers, and pumpkins. Soils previously grown with green manure crops provide excellent yields. These can replace fertilizer.

If your garden plot is small and choosing suitable soil for planting bell peppers is difficult, you can dig up the same plot, adding a generous amount of fertilizer during the process.

For planting, small furrows are made, into which the seedlings are planted every 40 cm. A 60-centimeter gap is left between the furrows. Soil is filled into the small depressions, and then the seedlings are placed there, after spreading out the root system.

It's important to leave the root part exposed. This will help prevent the plant from rotting. Then, fill the hole completely with the remaining soil. Peppers are very moisture-loving plants, so they should be watered thoroughly.

Experienced gardeners recommend applying fertilizer three times. The first time, young seedlings are fed when 4-5 leaves appear on the stem. The second time, 20 days after the first application. The final application is during the fruit ripening period, as it is necessary to support the plant during the difficult fruiting period.

In dry weather, the plants should be watered daily. Be careful not to let water get on the delicate leaves. During the summer, loosen the soil around the peppers and weed them. This will ensure better growth and a bountiful harvest.

The fruits typically ripen by the end of July. However, they don't ripen until temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius. As soon as the first frost hits, the plant dies.

Measures to ensure a good harvest

Maximum yield is achieved if:

1. The roots are healthy and strong, so they shouldn't be damaged during transplantation. To reduce the risk of damage, when preparing the holes, drive a stake next to each one to support the mature plant.
2. If the weather is unfavorable, cover the peppers with plastic film. This will help prevent the plants from dying.
3. Since there can be up to 10 peppers on a bush at the same time, it is imperative to tie it up.

Fighting diseases

Sometimes the plant can be susceptible to various diseases. To reduce the risk, you should:

1. To prevent blackleg, plant in good soil. Water the plants with lukewarm water, avoiding drafts and excessive moisture. If the soil is susceptible to infection, remove 5-7 cm of soil and disinfect the greenhouse. A sulfur candle or bleach solution in a one-to-one ratio can be used for this purpose. When planting young plants, discard weak or diseased specimens. Avoid overcrowding.
2. To combat late blight, soak the seeds in potassium permanganate. The plant is treated again in July. Onion peels are also effective in combating the disease.
3. To prevent black bacterial spots, disinfecting seeds with a potassium permanganate solution helps.

Reviews from gardeners

Semyon, 47 years old, Astrakhan region

I've been growing bell peppers for over 20 years. This year, I accidentally bought "Yellow Bell" seeds, and I was right on target. Although it's late-ripening, I was already enjoying a harvest in mid-July. The bushes are vigorous, reaching almost five feet tall. The plants weren't affected by any diseases. I didn't water them very often, as it was a rainy summer. The only downside was that I had to weed them occasionally. The fruit soon appeared, with six to ten large peppers growing on each bush. I highly recommend them.

Leonid Petrovich, 65 years old. Kostroma

Three years ago, a neighbor offered to give me some seedlings to try. I planted a few and was pleasantly surprised by the harvest. The crop is fairly easy to care for, with moderate watering. The peppers grew large, with each plant bearing at least 5-6 fruits.