Bell Pepper: characteristics and description, how to grow a photo

Pepper Bluebell was first described in South American gardeners. It belongs to the berry varieties of peppers. On the territory of Russia, it has been known not so long ago, but during this time it has been highly appreciated by experienced and novice gardeners. Pepper gained popularity due to its decorative beauty and unusual taste.

General characteristics of the variety

Bellbell is described as a bitter perennial variety. In fact, this description is not quite correct. Its taste is moderately spicy. It has a spicy-spicy aroma. The appearance of bushes and fruits has significant differences from the usual varieties of pepper.

Bellflower is a spreading variety. Bushes reach a height of 2 meters. Stems are strong. The leaves are small. The stem of the plant and its leaves are covered with a small fluff. The fruits have an unusual shape, resembling a bell or an elongated squash. Fruit weight reaches 75 grams. The pulp is juicy, fleshy. When ripe, the pods are red in color. Bright colors and long stalks add decorative appeal to the plant.

The bell belongs to the late-ripening varieties. The biological maturity of the fruit occurs 140-150 days after the emergence of seedlings.

In greenhouse conditions, the variety has a high yield. Up to 50 pods are removed from one bush. In weight terms, this corresponds to 2 kg of fruit.

The fruits have an unusual taste. They don't have a sharp edge. The taste of the fruit is not uniform. In the immediate vicinity of the stalk, it is moderately sharp.Pepper petals have a sweet, spicy taste with light fruity notes. Some gardeners note the taste of lemon. The pepper becomes hot after the onset of technical maturity.

The bell is used for fresh consumption and in preserves. It is actively added to sauces and stews.

Useful properties of pepper

Specialists note the beneficial characteristics of the Bell variety. This is due to the high content of vitamins and trace elements in the pulp of the fruit of the plant. Regular consumption of pepper minimizes the risk of heart attack, stroke. The beneficial properties of pepper are due to the high content of B and C vitamins.

Using fresh fruits helps prevent viral and infectious diseases, reduces the likelihood of depression, has a positive effect on mood, skin, hair, nail plates.

Specialists identify several areas of usefulness of the Bell variety on the human body:

• removal of cholesterol;
• strengthening the nervous system;
• strengthening the bone corset;
• improving blood quality;
• increasing elasticity and strengthening blood vessels;
• memory improvement;
• brain stimulation;
• better vision.

Eating red pepper Bell pepper in food has a beneficial effect on the entire body in the complex.

Planting seeds

The bell is grown in seedlings. Seeds are used for sowing. Gavrish seed is on sale. One package contains up to 15 seeds. The variety is late ripening. For this reason, seeds are sown for seedlings in the second half of February or the first decade of March.

Landing is done in special containers with drainage holes. If there are no holes for draining water, they must be pierced. Pepper is sensitive to excess moisture. The containers are filled with ready-made peat mixture or prepare the soil yourself.

Experts recommend pre-calcining the earth in the oven or treating it with an antiseptic solution.

1-2 seeds are placed in one container and sprinkled with a thin layer of earth. Seedling pots are covered with a film until the first shoots appear. The optimum germination temperature is 23 degrees. With thickened plantings, peppers are seated at the stage of 2-3 true leaves. During transplantation, it is important not to damage the root system. Watering is moderate, as needed.

Seedlings should be grown indoors until stable heat. Before planting bushes in greenhouses or open ground, peppers are hardened. To do this, they lower the night temperature to 13-15 degrees, and the daytime temperature to 17-18 degrees, respectively.

Features of agricultural technology

Adult seedlings are planted after the onset of stable heat. In central Russia, this period falls at the end of May. Transplantation is carried out by transshipment. The time is chosen in the evening or daytime, but without direct sunlight. In this case, the transplant will be less traumatic for the plants.

When landing between the bushes maintain a distance of 40 centimeters. The hole is prepared deep enough.It should fit the entire earthen clod from the seedling pot. A third of the finished well is filled with ash and poured with a solution of manganese. The land of the transplanted plant is well tamped and mulched.

To grow he althy plants you need to follow simple rules.

1. Moderate but regular watering. Plants do not like excess moisture. Watering is carried out under the root of the plant with warm water.
2. Loosening the soil. The top layer of soil should be loosened a day after watering. This will improve the saturation of the root system with oxygen.
3. Timely feeding. The first feeding is done 2-3 weeks after planting. For her, a solution of mullein is used. The second - at the stage of flowering ash. The third and subsequent - during the fruiting period with potash fertilizers and calcium.
4. Removing side shoots. After the flowering of plants, it is necessary to remove all lateral processes below the first ovaries. This allows you to increase the yield of pepper.
5. Winter transplant. Bellflower is a perennial variety. In warm climates, it bears fruit for several years. In mid-latitudes, plants can be grown in warm rooms during the cold season.

Bitter Bell Pepper is susceptible to a wide range of diseases. Most common:

• black leg;
• grey rot;
• anthracnose;
• wilt;
• vertex rot;
• aphid;
• spotted wilt.

For pest control, it is necessary to follow the rules for caring for plant bushes, and timely remove diseased leaves, shoots and entire bushes.

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