ORANGE STAR OF THE EAST

The sweet pepper variety 'Star of the East' is an early-maturing, high-yielding hybrid, distinguished by its large fruit size and excellent marketability. The plant forms a semi-spreading bush up to 60-70 cm tall, with a robust branched stem and large dark-green leaves. The fruits have a cube or prism shape with four chambers, a smooth, glossy surface with slight ridges. Average fruit weight ranges from 130 to 200 grams, depending on the color variant — from red to golden-yellow. The fruits have a fleshy, juicy pulp with walls about 7 mm thick, ensuring high juiciness and a tender flavor without bitterness. This variety is prized for its harmonious aroma and high content of carotene and vitamin C, making it both nutritious and delicious. Suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for canning and freezing. Due to its good storability and resistance to common diseases such as tobacco mosaic virus and verticillium wilt, the variety maintains stable yields and retains its market appearance during transport. 'Star of the East' thrives both in open ground and greenhouses, allowing harvests under various climatic conditions. Early and abundant fruiting begins on the 100-110th day after germination, ensuring a generous harvest. The compact average bush height saves space in greenhouses, while cold resistance expands cultivation possibilities. This variety is an excellent choice for growers seeking high-quality, flavorful, and nutritious sweet peppers with high yields.