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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.