Judging by the reviews, the "Belozerka" pepper enjoys great authority among gardeners. Previously, the seeds of this bell pepper took pride of place on the shelves of most stores specializing in the sale of seeds and seedlings of plants. Today, interest in this variety has not faded at all, but, on the contrary, has intensified. The explanation for such increased attention is quite simple - an invariable standard of quality, tested over the years.
Description
Pepper variety "Belozerka" is hybrid, mid-season. Like the vast majority of hybrids, it has a high yield, increased resistance to diseases and pest attacks. Bushes are low, reach 50-80 cm at the top.
The fruits of "Belozerka" have the shape of a cone, which is clearly seen in the photo:
The size of the mature vegetable is medium. Weight ranges from 70 to 100 grams. The wall thickness of the pepper ranges from 5 to 7 mm. During the ripening period, the color of the fruit gradually changes from green to yellow, and at the final stage of maturity, the pepper acquires a rich bright red hue. Pepper fruits stand out for their excellent taste, juicy, aromatic, long-lasting.
Growing and grooming secrets
The seedling method of planting, which has become traditional for many summer residents, is also appropriate when growing a hybrid variety. Variety "Belozerka" ripens within 115 days after sowing seeds in the ground.
Before planting seeds for seedlings, they should be soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. Such a simple procedure will help disinfect the pepper seed, which will have a positive effect on their germination and resistance to diseases.
Another trick is planting seeds in separate pots. With this method of planting, the plants will not need to dive, which will significantly reduce the ripening time.
To increase the yield of the variety, plant feeding should be carried out in a timely manner. For the first time, fertilizers are applied to the soil on which sweet bell peppers grow immediately after the appearance of two real leaves on the bush. The second dressing is carried out immediately before planting bell pepper seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse.
Plant care includes the following components:
- timely and regular watering;
- fertilization;
- loosening the soil and hilling the bush;
- weeding.
Due to the high resistance of the hybrid variety to disease and pests, special treatment with pesticides is not required.
After harvesting, the fruits are stored for quite a long time. In cooking, the fruit can be used for pickling, canning, stuffing and freezing.
Pepper "Belozerka" is an excellent solution for a farm and an agro-industrial complex. The high yield of this variety of bell pepper, unpretentious cultivation, excellent taste make it not only very popular, but also a very profitable vegetable.
