Sweet pepper variety 'Big Prize' is a medium-maturing hybrid with high yield and excellent taste qualities. The fruits of this variety have a conical shape with a smooth skin and reach a length of about 16 cm and a diameter of 7 cm. In biological maturity, they turn into a deep red or bright yellow color, while in technical maturity, they remain light green. Thick-walled fruits weighing from 100 to 150 grams have high market appeal, making them popular for fresh market sales and convenient for transportation.
The plant is robust and well-balanced, showing good resistance to diseases and stressful conditions, allowing cultivation in various climatic zones, including open ground. The maturity period is about 70 days after planting, making it a mid-early variety. Due to its adaptability and resilience, 'Big Prize' is suitable for both professional gardeners and home vegetable growers.
This sweet pepper variety not only offers high yields but also boasts a rich vitamin content. The fruits contain a high concentration of vitamin C, even exceeding that of lemons, along with vitamins A, B1, B2, E, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. Thanks to their taste and nutritional value, 'Big Prize' peppers are widely used in cooking: they are added to salads, soups, sauces, and are also grilled, stewed, baked, stuffed, and preserved.
