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Pepper Morozko belongs to the category of varieties that are able to produce a stable crop in the northern regions. It has increased resistance to temperature extremes and common crop diseases. The Morozko variety is preferred to grow not only by professional gardeners, but also by beginners, since it does not require complex care. In order for its productivity to correspond to the declared one, it is necessary to follow some rules of agricultural technology.
Frost is characterized by excellent commercial qualities
The story of
This pepper was bred in 1999 at the Federal Research Center for Vegetable Growing. The purpose of the creation was to obtain a variety that can stably bear fruit in open ground in regions with difficult climatic conditions. And the creators have completely succeeded. In 2001, after successful tests, Morozko pepper was included in the State Register.
Description of bell pepper Morozko
This variety has characteristic differences, which distinguishes it from other types of culture. This pepper contains a complex of vitamins and is characterized by a high content of carotene.
Weight, color and shape of fruits
The fruits of the species are cone-shaped, drooping. Their average weight is 60-70 g, but individual specimens reach 100 g. The surface of the peppers is smooth and glossy. When ripe, the fruits become a uniform red hue. Wall thickness 5-7 mm. There are 2-3 nests inside the peppers. The pulp is juicy, elastic. Intense fruit aroma.
The content of ascorbic acid in fruits is 151 mg per 100 g of fresh product
Height and bushiness
Frost is distinguished by standard compact bushes, the height of which in film greenhouses reaches 80 cm, and in open ground – 60 cm. The level of foliage in the variety is average. Plants do not require tying to a support. The leaves are small, dark green in color, with a slightly wrinkled surface.
Morozko pepper bushes need shaping. It consists in removing lateral pagons and leaves to the first fork.
Characteristics of Morozko pepper
To compare the productivity of Morozko pepper with other types of crops, it is necessary to study its main characteristics. Also, this information will allow you to determine the most favorable conditions for growing this species, taking into account its basic requirements.
Morozko pepper yield
The yield of Morozko pepper is 2 kg per 1 sq. m. At the same time, there can be from 10-29 fruits on a bush. The variety is characterized by stability, its yield level is maintained even in adverse seasons.
Morozko is suitable for fresh consumption, preservation, freezing. Its fruits are also suitable for stuffing.
Fruiting terms
Morozko belongs to the category of mid-season species. The first peppers ripen on the 115th day from the moment the first shoots appear. The harvested crop is suitable for transportation and long-term storage in a cool dark room.
Disease resistance
Morozko pepper is highly resistant to common crop diseases. But if the growing conditions do not match, its immunity decreases. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive treatments of bushes throughout the entire growing season.
Growing regions
Pepper Morozko is recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian and East Siberian regions. But, judging by the reviews of gardeners, it shows high performance in the central regions.
Advantages and disadvantages
This variety, despite many advantages, has some disadvantages. Therefore, before giving preference to him, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with them in advance.
Morozko pepper is resistant to fruit cracking even at high humidity
Main advantages:
- large-fruited;
- unpretentiousness to care;
- pleasant taste;
- rich aroma;
- versatility of application;
- compact bushes;
- precocity;
- friendly return of fruits;
- resistance to temperature extremes.
Disadvantage:
- average level of productivity;
- does not tolerate transplant;
- requires increased attention at an early stage of development.
Peculiarities of growing
It is recommended to grow Morozko pepper in seedlings. This makes it possible to get well-developed, strengthened seedlings by the beginning of the season. To grow a good crop, you should also ensure proper care at an early stage of seedling development and after planting it in a permanent place.
When and how to plant seedlings
Sowing Morozko pepper seeds should be done in the second half of February or early March, depending on the growing region. Planting is recommended in separate cups, as this culture reacts poorly even to minor damage to the root system. Containers should be filled with nutrient soil with good aeration. You can buy it in the store or cook it yourself. To do this, you need to mix turf, sand, peat and humus in proportions of 2: 1: 1: 1 and add a pinch of wood ash.
The optimal planting depth for Morozko pepper is 0,3-0,5 cm. After the procedure, the cups with seeds planted in moist soil should be transferred to a bright place with a temperature of + 23-25 ° C and covered with a film.
The first shoots appear on the 10-12th day
Transplantation in open ground
Morozko pepper seedlings should be planted in open ground when the soil warms up to a temperature of +15 ° C and the threat of return spring frosts has passed. This usually happens in late May or early April.
A week before transplanting, seedlings should be adapted to new conditions. To do this, for the first time, it must be set for one hour in partial shade. And with each subsequent day, increase the interval by half an hour.
For pepper, you should choose an area that is well lit throughout the day. With a lack of sunlight, the bushes grow shoots and leaves to the detriment of the formation of fruits. When planting, you need to add humus and wood ash to the hole. Seedlings should be carefully removed from the cups so as not to damage the root system. At the end of the procedure, peppers must be watered abundantly.
The optimal planting pattern for Morozko pepper 45 by 45 cm
Aftercare
Morozko pepper does not require complex care. Plants should be watered 2-3 times a week, avoiding moisture on the leaves. To do this, use settled water with a temperature of +20 ° C.
Throughout the entire growing season, it is necessary to regularly loosen the soil at the base of the bushes and remove weeds in a timely manner. This procedure allows you to save air access to the roots and nutrients in the soil. It is also necessary to spud the bushes when they grow up. This will stimulate the development of the root system.
Morozko pepper responds well to top dressing. Seedlings should be fertilized ten days after transplanting to a permanent place. To do this, you need to use organic matter and ammonium nitrate during the period of growing shoots. As soon as the bushes begin to bloom and throughout the entire fruiting period, Frost pepper should be fed with mineral mixtures with a high content of potassium and phosphorus.
Disease and Pest Prevention
To prevent frostbite from fungal diseases, it is necessary to spray the bushes with fungicides every 10-14 days.
Recommended preparations:
- Speed To spray the bushes, you need to prepare a solution at the rate of 1,6 ml per 8 liters of water. The permissible number of treatments during the season is no more than three. The waiting period is 20 days.
Speed provides long lasting protection
- Ridomil Gold. The drug has a contact-systemic effect. It penetrates the tissues of the plant and provides protection from the inside. To prepare the working fluid, dilute 25 g of powder in 5 liters of water. The waiting period is two weeks.
Ridomil Gold contains two active ingredients
- Quadris. A systemic drug that inhibits the growth of fungal hyphae and spore germination. For the treatment of bushes, you need to dilute 6 ml of the drug in 5 liters of water. The waiting period is five days.
Quadris increases yield
Morozko pepper can suffer from the Colorado potato beetle. To prevent this, it is recommended to pour seedlings with Aktara’s solution when planting in the ground. To do this, it is necessary to dilute the drug in a proportion of 1,4 g per 10 liters of water.
Aktar should not be used during the flowering period of the culture, as it is toxic to bees
Conclusion
Morozko pepper belongs to the category of varieties that are able to produce crops even in adverse years. In addition, the variety is undemanding to care for. If you provide him with favorable conditions for growth at the initial stage of development, then in the future he will not cause much trouble to the gardener.
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