Description of the large-fruited sweet pepper Orange bull. Subtleties of care, real reviews from farmers

Orange bull pepper is a sweet variety that is more suitable for growing in greenhouses. In the southern regions, the cultivar can be planted directly in open ground and under temporary film covers. The originator is the breeding and seed company Gavrish. The variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2012.

A hybrid labeled F1 agro is produced under the same name. These are two different varieties of peppers, differing in shape, and should not be confused. The article provides detailed characteristics and descriptions of the variety, not the hybrid, Orange Bull.

Description and characteristics of the variety

In the description, the manufacturer indicates that the Orange Bull sweet pepper belongs to the line of mid-early cultivars. After the seedlings appear, 100-110 days later, fruits form on the plants and reach consumer ripeness.

In greenhouse conditions, when the bush is formed, the central stem reaches a height of more than a meter. When cultivated in beds unprotected by shelters, the plant does not exceed 0.8 m.

Large cube-shaped fruits of dark green color are formed on the bushes in the technical stage of ripeness. With further pouring of vegetables on the plant or ripening at home, the color changes to bright orange (see photo).

The weight of the smallest peppers is 200-250 grams. With proper care and formation, the bush produces giant fruits weighing up to 400 grams. The average thickness of the pericarp wall is 6-8 mm, in the largest specimens it is up to 1 cm.

The yield of a variety largely depends on the planting scheme and cultivation conditions. On average, the figures vary between 7-14 kg.

Peppers are distinguished by their meatiness, juiciness and pronounced aroma characteristic of the vegetable.

Orange ox is best suited for fresh consumption and summer salads. Due to its large fruit, it is rarely used for stuffing and is not preserved. In crushed form, it is frozen and used for preparing various dishes, both first and second.

The Gavrish company also produces the Red Bull pepper variety, which is similar in shape and size of the fruit, but differs in color and ripening time.

Pepper Red Bull: reviews, photos, descriptions of hybrid Orange and Yellow Bulls

Among the hybrid pepper varieties, the Bull variety received good recommendations. When choosing a variety, you need to read the description and select several suitable for growing on your site.

In their garden beds and greenhouses, summer residents try to grow varieties of peppers suitable for fresh consumption in salads, stuffing, and canning.

• 3 Orange Ox
• 4 Yellow Ox

What types of Bulls are there?

There are several types of this variety on sale: Red Bull, Orange Bull, Yellow Bull. These are ordinary and not quite ordinary varieties.

The fruits are large, with their inherent taste, thick-walled, juicy. The unusual thing is that the fruits set even in a dimly lit place, under growing conditions in a greenhouse.

It is possible to pick them at the stage of technical ripeness, and then they ripen perfectly when picked until they have varietal coloring.

All these peppers are grown using the usual seedling method.

Red Bull

Medium ripening variety. The fruit is large (up to 200 g), long (up to 20 cm), elongated, with 3-4 lobes.

The walls are thick, the taste is sweet with the specific taste of bell pepper. When technically mature, green. When removed, it turns red for 4-5 days.

According to reviews of many gardeners, this species is distinguished by 100% seed germination. The Red Bull pepper variety is perfectly suited for growing in a polycarbonate greenhouse.

In the southern regions of Russia, subject to all rules of agricultural technology, it can grow in an open garden bed. The bush reaches a height of up to one and a half meters.

Please note: the branches and stem may break under the weight of the fruit, so when planting in a permanent place or when transplanting seedlings, it is necessary to install a peg in the hole for tying.

Resistant to tobacco mosaic diseases and others that affect nightshades, in particular potato viruses.

Orange Ox

Hybrid variety. Designed for greenhouses, grown in the southern regions of Russia in open garden beds.

Medium early ripening period of the variety. The semi-spreading form of the bush reaches one meter in height. The fruits are quite large.

Usually weighing about 200 g, with excellent agricultural technology they can reach 300-400 g. Peppers have an interesting cuboid shape. The walls are thick and juicy, about 1 cm thick.

In the phase of technical ripeness they are green, when ripe they become orange. According to reviews from summer residents, they can acquire a bright yellow color, close to orange. Pleasant taste. From 1 square meter you can collect up to 12 kg of fruit.

It is worth noting that the abundance of fruits can damage the bush, so harvesting must be done regularly. When transplanting seedlings, a prerequisite is to install a stake to secure the growing and fruiting bush.

Grows well in a greenhouse or under film cover. Seedlings are grown in the usual way. Pepper can be used both in summer salads and in preparations.

Yellow Ox

Another type of variety with an average ripening period. Large and beautiful fruits, reaching 200-300 g in weight.

The bush is spreading, medium-sized. The species name of this variety speaks for itself. The fruits are yellow in full ripening.

They can be harvested at technical maturity, when they have gained the required weight of the fruit, but will be green in color. Fruits can set before the onset of cold weather.

They are well preserved and can be used in salads, frozen or when preparing for the winter. Every year, new varieties of pepper appear on sale, so you need to keep an eye on the new products.

Gardeners' advice: gardeners prefer to focus on hybrid varieties to get an excellent harvest.

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Features of cultivation and care

Recommended timing for planting seeds for Orange Bull seedlings for the middle zone is the first ten days of March. Residents of other regions are guided by the fact that by the time they move to a permanent place, the age of the plants should be 60-70 days.

Peppers are planted in the ground in mid-May - early June. Plants are placed according to a 40 by 60 cm pattern, where the first value is the distance between the rows, the second is between the bushes.

In open ground, peppers are most often planted in one stem; only side shoots and excess leaves are removed up to the first fork. When grown in a greenhouse, the Orange Bull variety can be formed into 2-3 stems. Additionally, plants require garters to supports.

The gardener needs to take into account: the more shoots remain, the smaller the fruits may be, but there will be a lot of them. When formed into 2-3 stems, the plants turn out to be taller, they have fewer ovaries and stems, but the peppers are formed much larger. In any variant, the yield remains the same.

Caring for the crop comes down to traditional activities: regular watering, weeding and loosening. To simplify and make work easier, experienced vegetable growers prefer to mulch the ground around the pepper.

During the season, you can feed plants up to 2-3 times with organic matter or mineral fertilizers.

Landing

In March, the seeds are sown for seedlings. It can be planted in a greenhouse in May, and in the ground in early June. Before sowing, prepare the seeds and soil.

The seeds are soaked for 30 minutes in a one percent solution of potassium permanganate or a special preparation for disinfecting seeds. Then rinse with running water and soak for another half hour in the stimulant solution. To speed up the process, you can germinate the grains by wrapping them in a wet cloth and placing them in a warm place for a day or two.

The soil is made up of garden (turf) soil, washed sand or sawdust and peat. Then fertilizers and wood ash are added and disinfected in an oven or using a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

The acidity of the soil for seedlings and in a permanent place should not exceed pH 7, otherwise the plants will develop poorly and get sick.

It is better to grow seedlings in individual pots with a volume of 0.3-0.5 liters. When planting in general containers, it is planted in containers after 2-3 true leaves appear.

Until germination, keep at a temperature of +25-28 degrees. Then you can reduce it to +18-25. Seedlings need lighting of at least 12, and preferably 14-16 hours a day.

Before planting on the site, the bushes are hardened off:

1. On the first day or two, open the window for an hour.
2. Then they begin to take the bushes outside, first for 15-20 minutes, then every day they lengthen the stay time.
3. In the end, they keep the bushes outside all day, bringing them into the house only at night.

Duration of hardening is 2 weeks.

The site is selected in the fall, cleared of last year's tops, dug up and fertilized. Suitable precursors include legumes, onions, carrots, radishes, radishes, cabbage, pumpkin, and zucchini.

After other nightshades, peppers can be planted no earlier than 3-4 years later.

Planting pattern - 40 by 60 cm.

Diseases and pests

In the description of the variety, the originator indicates that Orange Bull is not susceptible to the tobacco mosaic virus. Other diseases require preventive treatments with biofungicides.

To prevent the development of blossom end rot, which is often found in greenhouses, it is necessary to apply calcium supplements during the period of fruit set and maintain optimal temperature and humidity in closed structures.

Additionally, as a preventive measure, it is necessary to observe crop rotation, i.e. do not plant peppers after nightshades, and do not place the crop close to cucumber.

Features of the “Yellow Bull” pepper variety, cultivation, reviews

The group of sweet peppers, united by one common name “Bulls”, includes varieties of different colors. Our article is about the Yellow Bull pepper, which is productive and very tasty.

Sweet pepper Yellow Bull: description of the hybrid

The fruits of the mid-season sweet pepper hybrid fully correspond to the name, as they are distinguished by their power, fleshy thick-walled shell and very beautiful “sunny” color.

The bush is tall, spreading, reaching almost one and a half meters in height. The leaves are medium sized, dark green in color. The flowers are white, first appear on the side shoots, then the buds of the central stem of the pepper bloom.

Bright and juicy fruits grow weighing up to 250 grams, so installing supports and tying the stem is mandatory. The best option for growing a hybrid is a trellis.

In addition to its mass, the fruits of the Yellow Bull are impressive in size - length up to 18-20 cm, wall thickness - 8-10 mm. If you try, you can get larger fruits by weight - up to 350-400 grams.

The shape is cone-shaped, with clearly defined lobes. The stalk is practically invisible from the side, as it is completely pressed into the pepper. During the period when the fruit is in a state of biological maturity, the color of the skin is dark green, while during technical maturity it is bright yellow. The skin of the pepper is smooth and glossy. The pepper fruit usually has three or four lobes (lobes).

The pulp is juicy, sweet, and has a very pleasant, subtle aroma.

Thanks to such excellent characteristics, the fruits of the Yellow Ox can be used everywhere:

• into conservation;
• for salads;
• stuff with various fillings;
• stew;
• prepare lecho, stew and other dishes.

Bright yellow pepper will decorate the table, any preparations (for example, assorted dishes), while its taste qualities correspond to decorative ones.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Having tried to grow this hybrid once, gardeners usually list it as one of their favorites and do not give up on the Yellow Bull. This is because this sweet pepper has many benefits:

• its fruits have an excellent taste;
• the hybrid is unpretentious in care;
• peppers can be stored for a long time; under the right conditions, they perfectly retain their appearance and taste;
• the fruits are suitable for transportation;
• the plant is resistant to many diseases, including the dangerous tobacco mosaic;
• Yellow ox produces excellent harvests.

In most regions of Russia, the hybrid is grown indoors, using greenhouses (film, glass, polycarbonate), greenhouses. In warmer regions (Kuban, North Caucasus) it bears fruit well directly on the ridges. The first fruits can be harvested after 98 days (the timing depends on climatic conditions, weather, growing conditions), the period of mass fruiting begins after about 110 days. It bears fruit with appropriate feeding and care until the coldest weather.

The productivity is excellent - up to 9 kg of peppers from one “square” can be harvested in open ground, but in greenhouses the result can be higher - up to 14-15 kg.

There is no need to use any special techniques in the Yellow Bull agricultural technology; it is enough to follow the basic rules, not forgetting about fertilizing and regular watering.

And an undoubted “plus” is the possibility of universal use of the sweet, juicy and very large fruits of the hybrid. All kinds of dressings, paprikash, lecho, stew, vegetable caviar, various side dishes, stuffed dishes - this pepper is indispensable everywhere.

ON A NOTE! To prepare delicious stuffed peppers, many people use the fruits of the Yellow Ox.

Don’t forget about the beauty of the hybrid’s fruits, which are especially attractive when they literally hang over the powerful bushes of the plant.

Among the disadvantages, it should be noted that the Yellow Bull will not be able to take its seeds for planting for the next season. As you know, seeds can only be collected from varieties, and hybrids are not suitable for this. Therefore, if you want to grow such a beauty, you will have to purchase seeds annually. Their cost is high, but with good care, all costs will definitely pay off.

Among the “disadvantages” we also include the need to arrange special trellises (after all, this is additional trouble and expense) for a tall hybrid. But this is the best method for growing Yellow Ox.

Growing the Yellow Bull hybrid: some recommendations

The characteristics of the hybrid indicate that it is characterized by productivity and is unpretentious. But still, sweet pepper is a heat-loving crop, more suitable for the south, and when grown in the middle zone, in the Urals, in the North-West, certain conditions should be created for the plant.

Sowing seedlings

The timing of sowing seedlings is chosen based on the climate of the area, as well as the conditions for growing peppers. The optimal age of seedlings is 65 days (for greenhouses) and about 90 days for open ground. Planting in a permanent place is possible only when the soil warms up to +14ºC...15 ºC and stable warm weather is established. Usually this time is the last days of May or the beginning of June. Thus, calculate the sowing time, not forgetting to add a few days for germination.

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Hybrid seeds do not require additional processing before sowing. Only the pots where the seeds and soil will be sown are prepared in advance. You can sow in one container and then pick, but it is best to immediately use separate pots or cups.

The soil should be loose, the following mixture is suitable:

• humus;
• sand;
• turf land.

All components are taken in equal quantities. Also add a spoonful of wood ash (a spoonful per kilogram of the mixture). Seeds germinate within 4-8 days; after seedlings appear, they are placed in a well-lit place. The temperature for normal growth should be within +22ºC…25ºC.

Seedlings need additional lighting, otherwise the seedling leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

The soil should be watered as the earthen ball dries out. Excess moisture leads to blackleg, so watering is regulated. The water should be warm and settled.

During cultivation, seedlings are fed once or twice, using complex fertilizer or special compounds (for example, Kemira). Hardening of seedlings is mandatory, which is carried out approximately 10-14 days before planting in a permanent place. The seedlings are taken out onto the balcony or veranda, where the vents or windows are opened. First, the plants are kept for up to 15 minutes, gradually increasing the time. But at night the peppers are brought home.

Transplanting

The place to place the hybrid should be sunny, the soil should be prepared in advance by adding organic matter, as well as potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. If the soils are too dense, add sawdust, humus, and peat. To change the acidity index, acidic soils are limed or dolomite flour is added.

For transplantation, choose a non-hot day, having prepared the holes. They are spilled with water, then the peppers are carefully transplanted.

The Yellow Bull planting scheme is four seedlings per square meter. When growing on trellises, the supports should already be installed so as not to disturb the growing peppers later.

Care

Traditional agricultural technology:

• watering;
• loosening and mulching;
• feeding;
• disease prevention;
• protection from pests.

The yellow bull is a very productive hybrid, but you should not forget about fertilizing and regular watering. Moisten the soil often, but little by little, so as not to flood the plants. Drip irrigation always gives a good effect, in which the plants always receive the required amount of moisture.

After watering, loosening is carried out, trying not to touch the roots of the peppers located close to the surface. Problems with watering can be avoided if you mulch the plants using rotted peat, humus or sawdust.

If the soil is well fertilized in autumn or spring, there is no need to frequently feed peppers. The optimal schedule is three times per season, but the condition of the plants themselves must be taken into account.

For the first feeding, nitrogen compounds are chosen; peppers respond best to mullein diluted in water (1:10). There is no need to overfeed, otherwise the peppers will build up green mass, “forgetting” about the ovaries.

The second “lunch” is carried out before flowering begins, including phosphorus and potassium in fertilizers, and exactly the same fertilizers will be needed during the fruiting period. Be sure to monitor the color of the leaves of the peppers, the growth of the bushes, and flowering, since by external signs you can immediately determine which components are missing.

Although Yellow Ox is a hybrid that is resistant to many diseases, preventive treatments are still necessary. When growing in a greenhouse, it is difficult to maintain the optimal air temperature and avoid excess humidity. Therefore, they carry out ventilation, follow the irrigation regime, and use only warm water.

To spray peppers, infusions of garlic, wormwood, tansy are used (they help against aphids, spider mites), and against slugs, they dust the ground with tobacco dust, ash, and lime. Pollination with dry mustard powder and hot pepper gives good results.

The use of chemicals is allowed only as a last resort, and you must act strictly according to the instructions, observing the timing of plant treatment.

An important technique is the formation of plants, since the yield of the Yellow Bull directly depends on the correctness of this technique. All leaves before the first branching of the bush must be gradually removed, and the very first bud of the pepper must also be removed. There is no need to feel sorry for it, since removal will promote the development of other ovaries and the formation of fruits. Usually the hybrid is grown in two stems, removing all subsequent branches and side shoots.

Having decided on the timing of the end of the growing season (based on the climatic characteristics of the region), pinch off all the growth points of the pepper in about 25-30 days. This will allow all the fruits that have set to gradually fill and ripen.

The first Yellow Bull peppers in the greenhouse are harvested already on the 98-100th day, although they are not yet fully ripe (technical ripeness). The fruits have already reached their maximum size, the taste of the peppers is good and they can be used as food (despite the green color of the skin).

There is no need to wait until the peppers ripen on the bush. Experienced gardeners harvest the peppers when they are green; they then ripen well until they turn yellow at home. Such harvesting of still green peppers increases the overall yield by almost 20-30%, since the plant does not need to spend energy on ripening the seeds.

ON A NOTE! The fruits should not be picked. To collect, use pruning shears, cutting off the peppers along with the stalk.

The best time to collect is when the peppers have green skin and only light touches of yellow are visible here and there. For storing and ripening peppers, the lower compartment of the refrigerator is suitable, where the peppers are placed in loosely sealed bags. It is not recommended to store fruits indoors at room temperature; they will wither, wrinkle, and lose their taste and aroma. The best temperature for ripening Yellow Bull peppers is about +8ºC… +10ºC. You can put them in boxes or boxes and leave them to ripen on the balcony or veranda.

The hybrid bears fruit until September and longer if the weather is warm. It is recommended to additionally cover the plants in the greenhouse with non-woven material to ensure a comfortable temperature on cool nights. Following simple rules will allow you to get an excellent harvest of Yellow Bull peppers.

Reviews

Larisa, Kemerovo region

I constantly grow the Yellow Bull hybrid. About a meter high, there are always a lot of peppers, regardless of the weather. All fruits are large. I also tied up the side shoots, since a couple of bushes had broken off their fruits due to the weight. Requires feeding, but will always reward you for your efforts.

Marina, Tula

I sow the seeds of the Yellow Bull pepper in early February, first in common containers, then plant them as soon as the first leaf appears. I use 0.5 liter milk cartons for seedlings. You just need to wash them very well and dry them. I feed the seedlings three times. Peppers grow in a greenhouse, made especially for them, separate, from window frames. Ash and humus are always added to the holes when planting.

I feed it a couple of times a season, make a fermented mixture from nettles and add ash. I always pick only ripe yellow peppers, only at the end it’s all in a row.

Igor, Lipetsk

I planted the yellow bull for the first time and really liked it. It’s large, and of all my peppers, it was the one that began to ripen fruit first. Juicy, very tasty and aromatic. We used it for stuffing, and the children crunched it fresh. I chose it for next year too.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Sweet pepper Orange Bull has become popular among vegetable growers due to the following advantages:

• high yield rates;
• large fruit and excellent peppery taste;
• resistance to viral phytopathologies of nightshades;
• long storage and good transportability in the technical maturity phase.

Among the disadvantages, gardeners emphasize in reviews that the fruits, due to their large size, are not suitable for canning and stuffing. Also considered a disadvantage is the need to form bushes in a greenhouse to obtain larger peppers.

Description of the variety

Officially, the Orange Bull pepper was added to the register in 2012. The cube-shaped fruits are large in size. The average weight of peppercorns is 400 grams, but there may be larger specimens. The fruits have good characteristics; they can reach up to 15-20 cm in width. They are painted in a rich orange color.

Orange bull pepper has a thick wall and juicy flesh. Small quantity of seeds, sweet taste with rich aroma. The variety is an early ripening variety and allows you to collect fruits from the bush in early summer.

Pepper bushes can reach a height of up to 1 meter. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the garter in a timely manner. The stems are strong, fleshy, the bushes need timely shaping.

Similar varieties

In terms of fruit shape and characteristics, the Orange Bull variety can be compared with the following varieties of peppers:

• Big Mom;
• Orange miracle;
• California miracle orange.

The originator of the Big Mama variety is the Aelita agricultural company. The ripening period is 112 days. The plant is very tall, can reach 1.7 m in a greenhouse. Shows high productivity in closed ground conditions, up to 10 kg per square meter. m. Orange cube-shaped peppers have a pericarp thickness of up to 9 mm. On average, the fruits gain weight 200 grams.

Pepper Orange Miracle is a hybrid variety with a medium-late ripening period. It bears fruit 130 days after germination. The plant is medium-sized, in open ground it limits its growth to 70-80 cm. Large, cube-shaped fruits of orange color are formed on the bush. The hybrid is resistant to nightshade viral diseases.

Californian miracle orange is a medium-late pepper that forms the first harvest 140-150 days after germination. The bush is short, no more than 70 cm. Cuboid fruits weigh on average 130 grams. Unlike the Orange Bull, this variety is excellent for stuffing. Refers to high-yielding cultivars.

Pros and cons of the variety