The Belozerka pepper enjoys great prestige among gardeners, judging by the reviews. Previously, the seeds of this bell pepper took pride of place on the shelves of most stores specializing in the sale of seeds and plant seedlings. Today, interest in this variety has not faded at all, but, on the contrary, has intensified. Such an increased attention is explained quite simply – a constant standard of quality, tested over the years.
Description
Pepper variety “Belozerka” hybrid, mid-season. Like the vast majority of hybrids, it has a high yield, increased resistance to diseases and pest attack. The bushes are low, reaching 50-80 cm at the top.
The fruits of “Belozerka” have the shape of a cone, which can be clearly seen in the photo:
The size of a mature vegetable is medium. Weight ranges from 70 to 100 grams. The wall thickness of pepper lies in the range from 5 to 7 mm. During the ripening period, the color of the fruit gradually changes from green to yellow, and in the final stage of maturity, the pepper acquires a rich bright red hue. The fruits of pepper stand out for their excellent taste, juicy, fragrant, keeping quality.
Secrets of cultivation and care
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 to disinfect the pepper seed, which will positively affect their germination and disease resistance.
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 nutrition should be carried out in a timely manner. For the first time, fertilizers are applied to the soil on which sweet bell pepper grows immediately after the appearance of two true leaves on the bush. The second top 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;
- application of fertilizers;
- loosening the soil and hilling the bush;
- weeding.
Due to the high resistance of the hybrid variety to diseases and pests, special treatment with pesticides is not required.
After harvesting, the fruits are stored for a long time. In cooking, fruits can be used for pickling, canning, stuffing and freezing.
Pepper “Belozerka” is an excellent solution for farming and agro-industrial enterprises. The high yield of this variety of bell pepper, unpretentiousness in cultivation, excellent taste make it not only a very popular, but also a very profitable vegetable.