Yellow sweet pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Common name: Long yellow pepper Scientific name: Capsicum annuum Also known as: Sweet pepper The long yellow pepper is part of a group of varieties belonging to the annual Capsicum species from the Solanaceae family, and it is an herbaceous annual plant. Its leaves are elongated and green. Its fruits come in different colors and shapes, including yellow. • Flower of the yellow pepper: Its small white flowers. • Fruit and seeds of the yellow pepper: Its large yellow fruits reach up to 20 cm in length and 8 cm in width, and are characterized by a sweeter taste than other types of peppers. • Growing season for the yellow pepper: Pepper seeds are planted in well-prepared nurseries in two seasons. The first: August-September. The second: February-March. When the seedlings are suitable for transplanting, they are planted in permanent soil. • Suitable climate and soil for growing the yellow pepper: The pepper grows at temperatures between 25-28°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. It thrives in sandy, clay, and highly fertile, well-ventilated soils. It is sensitive to frost and is irrigated regularly. • Method of cultivating the yellow pepper: It propagates through seeds, and it can also be fertilized after germination and growth with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth. • Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for eating its fruits and has many health benefits. • Original homeland of the yellow pepper: Its original homeland is the Americas, and it is now cultivated worldwide.