High-yielding and early maturing variety of pepper "Morozko" for greenhouses and open ground

Pepper Morozko attracts gardeners with its unpretentiousness. The variety is resistant to frost and rain, and shows high yields from year to year. The vegetable is consumed both fresh and after heat treatment. Pepper makes healthy vegetable salads, winter preparations and juicy side dishes.

100 g of pepper contains only 25 kcal, so the vegetable is great for a dietary diet. Let us consider in more detail the characteristics and description of the Morozko variety and learn the secrets of a rich harvest.

What is this grade

The vegetable belongs to the early maturing, gardeners harvest in just 110-115 days. For care, you do not need to have special techniques and rules - Morozko pepper is picky and gives a crop even with minimal adherence to the rules of watering and feeding.

Distinctive features

Morozko differs from other varieties in its elongated shape and perfectly flat surface. The variety is intended for cultivation in the West Siberian region. The vegetable is resistant to diseases and insect pests, is well stored and transported.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Cone-shaped fruits at the stage of technical ripeness acquire a green color, after which they become bright red. The weight of one vegetable is about 100 g, the wall thickness is about 0.7 mm. The taste is pleasant, sweet. From 1 sq. m summer residents collect about 1.5-2 kg.

Interesting! Bell peppers have the same effect on humans as chocolate. After eating a vegetable, the body produces the "happiness hormone" endorphin.

Preparation for growing

The pepper beds are prepared in October, before the first snow. For the vegetable, sunny and well-ventilated areas are allocated. Pepper prefers sandy loam, loose soil. The earth is carefully dug up, a mixture of humus and peat is introduced. Until spring, the soil will be saturated with useful compounds, it will become saturated and fertile.

With the arrival of spring, the soil is dug up again, large lumps are loosened. The beds should be free of debris and weeds. 2 weeks before planting, the land is watered with liquid manure. The pepper is planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other.

In addition, seed preparation is required. The seeds are disinfected by soaking in a solution of succinic acid or in aloe juice. The seeds are placed in tissue bags and immersed in liquid for 24 hours. Then they are taken out and laid out on a clean cloth napkin to dry.

Important! Buy seeds only in trusted places. Pay attention to the expiration date and the integrity of the packaging.

Growing seedlings

Good seedlings require fertile soil and convenient containers. Seedlings are prepared in March, 3-4 weeks before planting in the ground.

Planting pepper

Peat tablets are recognized as an excellent way to grow seedlings. This will require a large plastic container and the tablets themselves. Put containers into a container and pour some water so that the tablets swell.

1-2 seeds are placed in each, sprinkled on top with a small amount of soil. Next, they create a greenhouse effect by covering the container with film or thin glass. Seeds sprout for a long time, about two weeks. In addition to peat tablets, gardeners use flower pots, wooden boxes, plastic cups. The main thing is that the container is clean and dry.

Land from the garden or purchased soil is used as soil. In the first case, soil, peat, humus and sawdust are required in a ratio of 4: 1: 1: 1. The composition is thoroughly mixed and poured with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Some gardeners advise disinfecting commercial soil to keep the peppers safe from harmful bacteria and germs.

Further care

Seedlings are placed on a windowsill, where there is a lot of light and heat. The optimum moisture level for growing is 85-90%, temperature is not less than + 18 ° C. After 2 weeks, the film is removed. Moisten the seedlings with warm clean water; cold tap water is not recommended.

Water it once every 4-6 days. To accelerate growth, stimulants are used, for example, Heterauxin.

It strengthens the root system and increases the immunity of the pepper to external influences.

"Heterauxin" is sold in any shop for gardeners, is available in the form of tablets.

When grown in tablets, the seedlings dive after 15 days. Peat barrels are carefully taken out of the container and instead of with peat they are transplanted into a larger container.

Peppers dive carefully so as not to damage the fragile roots of the plant.

Important! Don't forget to fertilize your seedlings. Young bushes respond well to feeding bordeaux liquid or ash... The drugs reduce the risk of developing the disease and accelerate plant growth. Fertilizers are applied once every 10-15 days, before watering.

Landing in open ground

A week before disembarkation, the seedlings are hardened: every day they are taken out to the balcony for 2-3 hours. Hardening allows the bushes to quickly adapt to the climatic conditions of the region.Before planting, it is advised to lime the soil. For this, the beds are sprinkled with a mixture of ash and lime.

The procedure lowers the acidity level and makes the soil more nutritious. Morozko is planted after the probability of spring frosts disappears. The seedlings are placed in pre-prepared holes, sprinkled with earth and carefully compact the soil near the base of the plants.

Pepper care

Care is based on regular watering of the plant. Moisturize Morozko 2-3 times a week, one bush takes about 1 liter of warm water. It is better to water the peppers in the early morning or evening to avoid sunburn. If the leaves of the bushes curl and turn yellow, it probably does not have enough moisture. Once a week, instead of water, peppers are poured with a yeast solution. The procedure improves the palatability of the fruit and protects against pests.

Before each watering, the soil is loosened to make it lighter and more nutritious. They loosen the beds carefully so as not to hurt the root system. In addition to loosening, gardeners regularly remove weeds. During the flowering period, the stalks of the pepper are sprinkled with loose, slightly damp earth.

An important stage of care is plant feeding. Gardeners recommend alternating mineral and organic fertilizers. Pepper is fed 3-4 times per season. Fertilizers protect bushes from diseases, saturate with vitamins and minerals. Pepper Morozko responds well to feeding with ash, ammonium nitrate, liquid manure and urea.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Some bushes break under the weight of heavy fruits, so they tie up to the support. This requires a wooden peg and a clean, dry cloth. The peg must be disinfected, installed near the bush. The plant is wrapped around the stem only once, the knot itself is tied near the stakes.

When growing Morozko pepper in a greenhouse, gardeners ventilate the room daily. The greenhouse is characterized by high humidity, which can lead to the development of fungi and viruses. The greenhouse is ventilated with the help of special vents.

Important! When the first ovaries appear, the beds are fertilized with potassium sulfate and superphosphate. When the fruits ripen, gardeners add potash fertilizers.

Typical diseases and pests

Insects appear in the beds during flowering and fruiting. Pepper is attacked by Colorado beetles and their larvae.Pests hibernate in the soil, with the arrival of summer they get out to the surface. The beetles eat the leaves, which is why the fruits themselves soon die.

Experienced farmers are advised to deal with Colorado beetles with professional preparations. An effective remedy is Typhoon. Flocks of white small midges often appear on the leaves. The whitefly appears on the beds imperceptibly, it is impossible to see it with the naked eye. Whiteflies suck the juice out of the bushes, which disrupts the metabolism of the bushes and the pepper dies.

Occasionally, the Morozko variety suffers from black bacterial spot. Brown small specks appear on the stem and fruits, which become more and more every day. As a preventive measure, spraying with milk whey or aloe juice is used. If the spot does appear, it is recommended to immediately remove the bushes and burn them away from the beds.

Another worst enemy of pepper is late blight. The famous fungus is caused by heat and waterlogging. Brown spots appear on the fruits and leaves, the plant withers, the peppers lose their elasticity. Bordeaux liquid, spraying with tar soap, saline solution, the drug "Oxyhom" helps in the fight against late blight.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Harvested Morozko pepper in the ripening stage, as soon as it turns red. The ripeness of the pepper is determined by the cod when you touch the fruit. The vegetable becomes firm but elastic. The first harvest is obtained in mid-August and harvested before the first frost.

When stored properly, bell peppers can last up to 1 month. To do this, cut the stalk, leaving the tip 1 cm. Wipe the fruits with a dry napkin and put them in a dark, well-ventilated room.

Pepper makes tasty and healthy dishes: stews, salads, soups and snacks.

Pepper Morozko is excellent for canning and pickling, serves as an indispensable ingredient in the preparation of diet food. The sweetish taste of the vegetable adds piquancy and juiciness to the dishes.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pepper Morozko is loved for its unpretentious care. Even a novice gardener will be able to grow a crop.

Morozko has other advantages:

• attractive appearance;
• high taste;
• cold resistance;
• early maturity;
• high and stable yield.

The vegetable does not have significant drawbacks, however, some gardeners note the short shelf life of pepper. Otherwise, Morozko is an ideal variety both for open ground and for a greenhouse.

Reviews

What do gardeners think of the Morozko variety? Judging by the reviews, most are satisfied with the grown crop. However, there are also negative comments.

Maria, Tyumen: “I recommend Morozko to everyone. The vegetable grows large, the fruits are smooth and even. The care is very simple, I spend a minimum of time on growing. The taste is sweet, the flesh is crispy. "

Elena, Novosibirsk: “I always grow peppers in open beds. I tried to plant the Morozko variety, and was satisfied. I made winter snacks and salads from vegetables, it turned out very tasty. "

Pavel, Arkhangelsk: “I expected a rich and tasty harvest from Morozko pepper. However, the fruit tied badly, the maximum weight was only 70 g. Compared to other cold-resistant varieties, Morozko loses a lot. I think I won't plant him again. "

Conclusion

To obtain a rich harvest, gardeners recommend timely watering the beds and loosening the ground. Fertilize the soil with ash, burdock-based solution, yeast and whey. Peppers are harvested at the stage of technical ripeness, when they acquire a pale red color.

The variety is rarely sick, resistant to common pests. The vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals, regular consumption of pepper increases the body's immunity and improves mood.