Bulgarian sweet pepper is a perennial, self-pollinating plant. The homeland of this vegetable, beloved by many summer residents, is Mexico, therefore, in a temperate climate, its cultivation is possible only as an annual plant with maintaining a certain level of temperature and humidity.
Thanks to selection, a unique opportunity has arisen for growing peppers in the open field without reference to the temperature regime.
There are many varieties of pepper. The color scheme is also varied. Each gardener chooses one or another variety based on his needs, preferences and practical experience. If you need high yields combined with versatility, then you should pay attention to the Bison variety.
Description
Sweet bell pepper “Yellow bison” refers to early ripe varieties. The ripening period is 85-100 days after sowing the seeds in the soil. The yield is high, the fruits are large. The weight of a mature vegetable reaches 200 grams. Bushes are tall. The length of the main stem ranges from 90 to 100 cm.
The plant in the ripening period, from the bottom of the leaves to the very top, is densely strewn with glossy bright yellow peppercorns. The pulp of a ripe fruit is juicy, the walls are from 4 to 5 mm thick.
In cooking, this variety of pepper has a wide range of uses. From it you can cook vegetable salads, fry, stew and even stuff. Due to its versatility, “Bizon” rightfully takes pride of place not only on the dining table, but also on vegetable growers’ plots.
Features of cultivation and care
Pepper “Bizon” is sown for 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. Due to the long fruiting, vegetables from the bushes can be harvested until the end of autumn.
Plant care includes:
- timely and regular watering;
- application of fertilizers;
- pruning leaves to the first fork;
- hilling;
- bush garter (as it grows and needs).
With good care, the Bison Yellow bell pepper variety will delight you with its productivity, fruit beauty and excellent taste.