Capsicum annuum L.
Gloria is a sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum L.) with heavy, blocky, very thick-walled and juicy fruits, well known among breeders and gardeners.
Fruits
- Blocky shape, small seed cavity
- Weight 200–250 g
- Wall thickness 7–10 mm, juicy and crunchy flesh
- Dark green when unripe, intense glossy red when ripe
- Stay fresh and firm for a long time after harvest
- For fresh salads, canning and pickling – the fruits keep their shape and texture
Plant
- Medium vigour, branches strongly in the lower part
- Thick shoots: needs stable supports and regular removal of side shoots
Growing
- Sowing for seedlings: March – April
- Flowering: June – August
- Best in sunny polytunnels or greenhouses; less suitable for open ground
- Prefers humus-rich, loose, permeable soil; substrate moisture 70–75%
- Temperature: +22–27 °C by day, +16–18 °C at night
- Spacing: 50 × 50 cm
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