The sweet pepper "Lightning" is a new mid-early hybrid with a period from germination to the start of fruiting of 120-130 days, making it optimal for cultivation in plastic and glass greenhouses. The plants are medium-height and well-branched, which promotes the formation of a high-quality harvest. The fruits have a truncated-pyramidal shape, a mass of about 100 grams, and a wall thickness of 5-6 mm. Their surface is smooth and shiny, and the color is bright yellow at technical maturity and yellow-orange at biological maturity, giving them an attractive appearance and excellent taste. This variety is characterized by high yield — from 1.2 to 1.6 kg per plant at a planting density of 3 plants per square meter. Due to its characteristics, "Lightning" is suitable for diverse uses: it can be eaten fresh, added to salads, used for preparing various dishes and preserves. Sweet pepper is a source of many beneficial vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive systems. For successful cultivation of "Lightning," proper agronomic practices should be followed, especially in greenhouses, to ensure a stable and high-quality harvest. This hybrid combines an attractive appearance, excellent taste, and high productivity, making it an excellent choice for both amateur and commercial cultivation.
