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Sweet pepper Gift of Moldova is a vivid example of how long a plant variety can be popular if its quality satisfies the demand in many respects. The variety began to spread in 1973, and many gardeners still prefer to grow Gift of Moldova. The unpretentiousness of the plant, the ideal shape of the fruit, and good yields made the pepper variety a favorite in summer cottages and household plots.
Characteristics of the plant
The variety was bred at the Moldavian Research Institute, and in more than forty years it has spread to Siberia and the Far East. According to vegetable growers, the Gift of Moldova pepper is not inferior to many modern hybrids. From 1 sq. m with timely and regular care receive 5-8 kilograms of juicy fruits. Photos of luxurious pepper bushes Gift of Moldova confirm the reviews about the yield of the variety.
The plant is grown in open ground and in greenhouses. Bushes endure temperature fluctuations and humidity surges. One has only to pay more attention to the plants during flowering in order to form ovaries. Fans of vitamin products of their own cultivation plant the variety even on balconies in cropped 5-liter bottles, and get fresh fruits, like an exquisite delicacy. Sweet pepper really activates the release of endorphins, like chocolate. It simply needs to be included in the diet of a modern busy person.
The characteristic of a variety is determined by its ripening time. Pepper Gift of Moldova gives mid-early fruits, and their description from the beginning of the spread of the variety determined the demand of consumers for the shape of these once exotic vegetables. The structure of the pepper berry Gift of Moldova is very convenient for stuffing. The average ripeness period makes it possible to pluck the fruits even in the phase of technical maturity in the middle of summer. Biological maturity occurs two weeks later, 125-135 days after planting in a permanent place. The fruits of this variety are well stored in cool rooms and tolerate long-distance transportation.
Variety description
Semi-standard pepper bushes Gift of Moldova are compact, low, grow up to 0,35-0,5 m, not sprawling, up to 30-38 cm in diameter. The root system is well developed, the stem is of medium power, elastic, able to withstand a large load of fruits. The internodes are short and there are many ovaries. Bush of medium foliage. The leaves are small and bright green.
Hanging pods. Large, even cone-shaped fruits 7-10 cm long, diameter near the peduncle 4-5 cm. Weight from 50 to 100 g, on average, the weight of the fruit is 70-80 g. At technical maturity, the fruits of a light green color, ripening, become bright -red. The skin is thin, dense. The pulp is juicy 5-6 mm thick. The excellent taste of the fruit is a guarantee of the popularity of pepper. The pods are crispy, sweet, with a characteristic peppery taste. Suitable for fresh salads and various preparations.
Advantages and disadvantages
Judging by the durability in the gardens, the Gift of Moldova pepper has high merits, as evidenced by the reviews and photos of the fruits of those vegetable growers who constantly grow it.
- Beautiful, comfortable and even fruit shape;
- mid-season;
- Stability of fruiting;
- yield;
- Unpretentiousness and endurance of the plant;
- Fusarium wilt resistance;
- Good keeping quality, transportability;
- High commodity qualities.
The disadvantages include the fact that the fruits of the Gift of Moldova variety are rather thin-walled compared to current hybrids. This variety of pepper, like any other, belongs to plants that come from warm regions, which require the close attention of the gardener.
Growing seedlings
Pepper Gift of Moldova should be grown through sowing seeds for seedlings. Before determining the planting date, gardeners calculate when and where the plants will be planted. February sowing is intended for greenhouses, and seeds for seedlings for planting pepper in the garden are sown in March. A month and a half is enough for seedlings to get stronger and begin the growing season in a permanent place. If sprouts have already sprouted in early March, the first fruits can be plucked by the end of June.
Preparing the soil and containers for seedlings
Starting sowing, take into account one more fact. The seedling of the Gift of Moldova variety rises quickly and grows to the sides. Therefore, individual pots do not need to be placed close to each other so that the plants can develop freely. It is best to place pepper seeds one at a time in special cassettes for seedlings.
- The soil is purchased at the store or prepared independently. It should be nutritious and loose;
- Sand, humus or peat are added to clay soils;
- If the soil is sandy, add more humus.
Sowing
Peppers of the Gift of Moldova variety are often grown with seeds collected with their own hands.
- Before sowing, they are disinfected for 20-30 minutes in a pink solution of potassium permanganate;
- To speed up the germination of seeds, they are soaked in clean water for 10-12 hours;
- Wet seeds are dried and immediately sown, planting them in the ground to a depth of 1,5-2 cm.
Care of seedlings
Strengthened sprouts should be in a room with an air temperature of 23-25 degrees.
- If the seeds were sown in a large container, they are transplanted into separate cups when 2-3 true leaves are created;
- Plants are watered moderately, without waterlogging, to avoid the disease of seedlings “black leg”;
- February crops must be illuminated: the plant needs at least 14 hours of bright light;
- The first dressing is carried out when true leaves appear. Dissolve 0,5 g of ammonium nitrate, 1 g of potassium sulfate, 3 g of superphosphate in 1 liter of water and water the plants – 100 ml each;
- After two weeks, they give top dressing with the same fertilizers, but double the dose.
When the pepper bush has formed 8-9 leaves, the seedlings begin to harden off, taking them out into the shade, and then briefly placing them in sunlight.
Plants in the garden
A pepper bush that has grown to 18-20 cm needs to be transplanted to a permanent place. They do this in May or June, focusing on the weather conditions of the region. Pepper can only grow at positive temperatures. The slightest frost will destroy the plants.
- When planning pepper plantings, gardeners have been preparing the plot since autumn. For 1 sq. m contribute 5 kg of humus or compost, scatter fertilizers: 2 tablespoons of superphosphate, 3 tablespoons of wood ash;
- In the spring, loosening the soil, they scatter more fertilizers: one and a half tablespoons of phosphate and potash, one tablespoon of nitrogen;
- In cold climates, peppers are planted on high ridges.
Pepper of the Gift of Moldova variety is planted according to the scheme 50 x 40-30 cm. The seedlings are buried in the soil to the level of the cotyledon leaves.
Watering
The variety of pepper Gift of Moldova is moisture-loving, so it works well in greenhouses. It needs to be watered regularly. It is especially important to ensure that the soil does not dry out at the time when the buds appear, and then flowering begins. The further period – the formation of ovaries and fruits – is also distinguished by the increased requirements of the plant for a sufficient amount of moisture in the soil. After watering in the evening in the morning, the soil is loosened to a shallow depth, in extreme heat it can be mulched with grass or straw. In large areas, pepper seedlings are planted on a black film or spunbond. Then there is no problem with weeds.
Feeding
Pepper plants need regular feeding, including the Gift of Moldova variety. Pepper, according to the descriptions and reviews of gardeners, gives an excellent harvest after three dressings. Each vegetable grower chooses what is more suitable: special complex fertilizers for pepper or organic. Fresh manure is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. Plants are watered before fertilization.
The first time the plants are fertilized 15 days after planting;
The second top dressing – during budding;
The third time the fertilizer is carried out when the ovaries are formed.
Features of care
Leaves should not be removed from plants, they are needed for development.
- Pepper forms many fruits if the first flower is removed from it;
- It is also necessary to pluck the first pods in time. Having collected them green, the plant is given the opportunity to increase the mass of other fruits.
Peppers are disease resistant. Regular care rewards a high yield of tasty and healthy fruits.
