LORAN Bell

The Loran pepper is a medium late variety whose fruit take on an intriguing colour. Thick, rectangular fruit that weigh about 190 grams, should be grown in greenhouses. Presented variety stands out with its appetizing colour when ripe for consumption - it is dark purple, almost black at times. Thanks to that unique colouring and an excellent sweet taste, the Loran pepper complements many dishes. Crunchy pepper chunks taste great in salads, sandwiches, and other cold dishes. This pepper can also be stir-fried, steamed, and roasted. Pepper is a rich source of easily available vitamin C, a natural anti-oxidant that has a life-saving impact on our body. It reduces risk of cancer and slows down ageing processes. Peppers belong low-calorie vegetables. They are rich in natural sugars and juicy. These features make it one of the most popular vegetables worldwide.

The heat-loving pepper needs a place in the sun to thrive, still it prefers situations that are at the same time sheltered from the wind. The ideal soil for growing peppers must be permeable and rich in nutrients. It is worth to enrich the site with a substantial dose of compost before planting. Sow pepper seeds onto trays - those need to be pricked out later - or into small single pots, where you only leave the strongest seedling. Make sure that the soil remains moist while growing seedlings and that they have uninterrupted access to sunlight. Harden seedlings for one to two weeks before transplanting them to the permanent site.