Bull's Heart is a sweet pepper variety that definitely deserves special attention.

There aren't many bell pepper varieties that boast easy growing conditions, regional versatility, and excellent visual and flavor qualities. They also produce a large harvest. A prime example is the Ox's Heart. This is what we'll discuss in this article, starting with a general description and characteristics and ending with care instructions.

Description and characteristics

This is an early-ripening hybrid. It takes only 90-100 days from germination to fruit ripening. It is equally suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. The bush is compact, reaching up to half a meter in height. The fruits are large, weighing up to 200 grams. They are heart-shaped, elongated and conical. Unripe fruits are dark green, while ripe ones are bright red.

The surface is gently ribbed and glossy. The walls are thick, up to 10 mm, juicy, and dense. The flavor is sweet, and the aroma is distinct. Suitable for salads, winter canning, freezing, and short-term storage. The yield from a single bush, if all agricultural practices are followed, reaches 4-5 kg.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this variety are that:

• in the southern regions, the harvest can be collected several times per season;
• it has good transportability and its marketable appearance is maintained for a long time;
• grows equally well in both southern and northern latitudes.

The variety's drawbacks include its high soil fertility, watering, and warmth requirements. It doesn't tolerate sudden temperature fluctuations well and is susceptible to disease.

Planting and care

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out in February-March. Before sowing, the seeds should be disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Choose fertile, light, water- and air-permeable soil. Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a plastic bag or glass to speed germination. Store in a bright, warm place. Pricking out occurs when the seeds have 1-2 true leaves. Seedlings are planted 2 months after germination.

The soil for planting is prepared in advance. Weeds are removed, fertilizer is added, and the soil is dug. Then, holes are dug in a 40x60 pattern. A stake is inserted into the hole and the plant is planted. The bush will be tied to this stake later.

Watering and fertilizing

This variety is very demanding when it comes to watering. If it lacks moisture, it may drop buds and flowers. It needs to be watered twice a day—morning and evening. Use settled and well-warmed water.

It also responds very well to fertilizer. It needs to be fertilized 5-6 times per season:

• 1st feeding is applied after planting in a permanent location.
• 2 is applied during the flowering period of the plant.
• 3 apply during the fruit setting period.
• 4 apply during the fruit filling period.
• 5 apply during the ripening period of the crop.

For top dressing, use a solution of superphosphate, potassium salt, and urea. Organic fertilizers can also be used as an intermediate feed.

Advice! To increase the variety's yield, unripe fruits should be picked to ripen. This will ensure rapid growth of immature specimens.

Rules for storing crops

Peppers are stored in boxes lined with paper or newspaper at the bottom and edges. The temperature should be kept between 4-5 degrees Celsius, otherwise the peppers will wilt and lose their marketable appearance.

Important! You can't wrap each pepper separately in paper!

Reviews from gardeners and vegetable growers

According to pepper growers, Bull's Heart is a favorite. It's prized for its versatility. It produces well in all regions. It's excellent for winter preserves and canning.

The peppers are very beautiful and appetizing. They look harmonious in jars with other colored peppers and vegetables. The taste is also excellent. Read the comments below for specific reviews.