Green long bell pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Common name: Bell pepper - Green long sweet pepper Scientific name: Capsicum annuum Among its names: Bell pepper - Russian pepper - Sweet pepper The cold pepper is a group of varieties belonging to the annual Capsicum species from the Solanaceae family, and it is an herbaceous annual plant, with elongated green leaves. Its fruits come in different shapes and colors, including the long green one. • Bell pepper flower: Its small white flowers. • Bell pepper fruit and seeds: Its elongated cylindrical fruits, green in color, contain white seeds inside. • Season for germinating bell pepper: Pepper seeds are cultivated 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 the permanent land. • Suitable climate and soil for cultivating bell 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 soils with good aeration. It is sensitive to frost and is irrigated regularly. • Method of cultivating bell pepper: It reproduces by seeds planted at a depth of 1cm – 2cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: Used for eating, with many health benefits. • Native origin of bell pepper: Its original homeland is the Americas, and it is now cultivated worldwide.