STAR OF THE EAST

Star of the East — an early, large-fruited sweet pepper variety, distinguished by high yield and stable fruiting. The vegetation period ranges from 95 to 110 days, enabling a quick harvest. The plant is semi-determinate, strong, 50 to 70 cm tall, with a semi-compact bush form. Leaves are dark with slight wrinkling, indicating good development and plant resilience.

Fruits of the Star of the East variety have a cube-like shape with four chambers and thick walls, 7-8 mm thick. Fruit mass varies from 180 to 250 grams, length reaches 12-14 cm, and stem diameter is 10-12 cm. The flesh is juicy, tender, and has a thin skin. Fruit color can be intense red or golden-yellow, with yellow fruits exhibiting high carotene content. The flavor is balanced, without bitterness, and has a subtle spicy aroma, making the pepper particularly attractive to consumers.

The variety exhibits comprehensive disease resistance, good transportability, and storability, allowing fruits to maintain their market appearance during transport and storage. Star of the East adapts easily to various climatic conditions and soils, making it popular among farmers. Due to its flavor qualities and beneficial vitamin composition, this variety is ideal for fresh consumption as well as for various culinary purposes.