Elongated Yellow Nestor Pepper Seeds

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[Capsicum annuum] Seeds of Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper, a quadrilobate greenhouse-ready variety with thick, sweet flesh.

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Elongated Yellow Nestor Pepper

Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper is a variety with an elongated, quadrilobate fruit, bright yellow at full maturity, with thick, firm flesh and a sweet flavor, particularly suited to protected cultivation.

The Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper Plant

Botanically it is a Capsicum annuum, part of the Solanaceae family. The plant has medium vigor, with regular internodes and good fruit-set capacity even under less-than-ideal conditions. The fruits have smooth, well-squared walls with excellent flesh thickness.

It is a variety suited to both greenhouse cultivation and open field, prized for its consistent production.

How to Sow Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper

Sowing takes place in a heated seedbed, burying the seeds about 0.5-1 cm deep, keeping temperatures steady around 24-26 degrees. Transplanting takes place between March and June, once seedlings have developed a good root system and the risk of late frosts has passed.

How to Grow Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper

It favors fertile, medium-textured, well-drained soil in a sunny position. In protected cultivation, good ventilation is important to prevent fungal diseases linked to excess humidity.

It is recommended to remove the first fruits produced while still small, to encourage vegetative growth and achieve more abundant production in later stages of the growing cycle.

Tips for Growing Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper

Watering should be kept regular, avoiding both water shortage and waterlogging, which can harm the root system. Balanced fertilization, rich in potassium during the fruiting stage, supports the development of fruits with thick, uniform flesh.

Diseases and Pests of Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper

Common pests include aphids, thrips and whitefly, especially widespread in protected cultivation. Fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and grey mould should be prevented with proper humidity and ventilation management.

Properties of Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper

The fruits of this pepper are rich in vitamin C and natural antioxidants, with a very low calorie content. Thanks to its firm, sweet flesh, it is excellent both raw in salads and cooked in grilled dishes and side dishes.

Nutritional Values of Elongated Yellow Nestor pepper (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 27 kcal
  • Protein: 1.0 g
  • Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.3 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Vitamin C: 184 mg
  • Potassium: 212 mg