Bell pepper is a perennial, self-pollinating plant. The homeland of this vegetable, beloved by many summer residents, is Mexico, therefore, in temperate climates, its cultivation is possible only as an annual plant while maintaining a certain level of temperature and air humidity.
Thanks to selection, a unique opportunity has emerged for growing peppers in open ground without reference to temperature conditions.
There are a huge variety of peppers. The color range is also varied. Each gardener chooses one or another variety based on his needs, preferences and practical experience. If you need high yield combined with versatility, then you should pay attention to the Bison variety.
Description
Sweet bell pepper “Bison yellow” is an early ripening variety. The ripening period is 85-100 days after sowing the seeds in the soil. Productivity is high, fruits are large. The weight of a mature vegetable reaches 200 grams. The bushes are tall. The length of the main stem ranges from 90 to 100 cm.
The plant during its ripening period is densely strewn with glossy bright yellow peppercorns from the bottom of the leaves to the very top. The pulp of a ripe fruit is juicy, the walls are 4 to 5 mm thick.
This type of pepper is widely used in cooking. You can use it to prepare vegetable salads, fry, stew and even stuff. Thanks to its versatility, “Bison” rightfully takes pride of place not only on the dinner table, but also on vegetable growers’ plots.
Features of cultivation and care
Pepper "Bison" is sown as seedlings at the end of February. Plants are placed in the ground at the end of May. In the southern regions, the variety is suitable for growing in open ground, in the central and more northern regions - in a greenhouse. Thanks to prolonged fruiting, vegetables from the bushes can be collected until the end of autumn.
Plant care includes:
- timely and regular watering;
- fertilization;
- trimming leaves to the first fork;
- hilling;
- garter bush (as it grows and is needed).
With good care, the “Bison Yellow” variety of bell pepper will delight you with its productivity, beauty of fruits and excellent taste.