- Authors: Ognev V.V., Maksimov S.V., Klimenko N.N., Kostenko A.N.
- Year of approval: 2012
- Bush height, cm: 30-40
- Growth type: undersized
- Fruit shape: prismatic
- Fruit weight, g: up to 80
- Fruit color: in technical ripeness dark green, in biological ripeness dark red
- Ripening terms: early
- Ripening month: in July-August
- Yield: high
Kuzya is a sweet pepper variety appreciated for its high yield and resistance to external influences. The fruits of the plant are used for fresh consumption, as well as for the preparation of various dishes.
Description of the variety
Sweet Kuzya is a variety that belongs to the group of plants with an early ripening period. Specifications:
bushes are small;
leaves are medium in size, dark green;
branching - moderate;
stems are powerful and sturdy.
The variety produces large fruits.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits
Compact bushes of low height do not interfere with the development of peppers and do not require much space on the site, for which they are appreciated by gardeners. Fruit characteristics:
weight - from 80 to 90 grams;
length - up to 6 centimeters;
shape - prismatic;
the skin is dense, dark ruby color towards the end of ripening.
Pepper is suitable for growing both in the open field and in the greenhouse, and even at home.
Purpose and taste
The fruits of Kuzya pepper are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing second courses, sauces or pastes. Peppers are canned, stuffed, pickled. The tasters have appreciated the palatability excellently.
Ripening terms
The first fruits ripen after 90-95 days from the moment the plant is planted in the ground. If necessary, the growth of the culture can be accelerated through the use of stimulants.
Yield
The average yield reaches 3 kg per square meter.
Landing scheme
Planting of peppers is carried out by seedlings, having previously prepared and germinated the seeds. Stages of preparation.
Selection. It is carried out by using a glass of warm water, where the inoculum is placed for a day. After the time has elapsed, the empty seeds will float to the surface, and the rest can be used for planting.
Disinfection. You can strengthen the immunity of pepper by means of a solution of potassium permanganate. Soaking is carried out for 3-4 hours.
Treatment. Selected and soaked Kuzi seeds are sprayed with growth stimulants, which can be bought in specialized stores.
Planting the treated seeds is performed the next day, when the composition is absorbed and the material dries up. Planting stages.
Peat pots are used for planting. Landing is carried out mainly in late February or early March.
Then the seeds are immersed in fertile soil for a maximum of 2 cm. This will be enough for the seedlings to quickly take root and germinate.
The pots are covered with transparent material and placed in a warm place.
They begin to plant seedlings in the ground or greenhouse after 60-70 days, when the weather is warm, and there is no risk of frost return. Landing scheme:
seedlings are planted taking into account a distance of 40 cm between them;
between the rows they recede up to 60 cm;
planting depth should not exceed 60 cm.
Before starting planting work, it is recommended to pre-fertilize the soil and loosen it.
To get a large and tasty harvest of pepper, you need to take care of the seedlings in advance. When growing pepper seedlings, you need to correctly determine the sowing time, pre-sowing seed treatment, prepare the necessary container and soil.
Growing and care
A high yield rate is the dream of every gardener. It will be possible to achieve such results by observing agrotechnical recommendations.
Watering. The first week Kuzya pepper does not need watering. When planting a crop in open ground, it is worthwhile to ensure regular watering 2-3 times a week, changing the frequency and volume of the applied liquid depending on weather and climatic conditions. If the peppers are grown in a greenhouse, the irrigation frequency does not change.
Top dressing. Fertilize Kuzya usually 3-4 times per season, paying special attention to the periods of flowering, fruiting. They mainly use organic matter: droppings, manure, peat, ash. And you can also use complex fertilizers or mineral compositions.
Loosening and weeding. Procedures that begin after each watering. With their help, it will be possible to prevent the development of diseases and pests, as well as accelerate the growth of the culture.
Additionally, it is worth taking care of the molding and pruning of the plant. Deformed or dried leaves are subject to removal.
To harvest a tasty and rich harvest of pepper, you need to comply with all the conditions of agricultural technology, and proper care begins with planting plants. Before planting pepper in open ground, it should be prepared. It is also important to take care of the seedlings and planting space in advance.
For good growth of pepper bushes and active fruiting, you need to regularly apply mineral and organic fertilizing to the soil. It is necessary not only to choose the right formulations, but also to use them at the right stage in the development of culture. The frequency of top dressing is always individual. It depends directly on the composition of the land on your site. The poorer the soil composition, the more often you will need to feed the pepper.
Required climatic conditions
Landing is carried out in the warm season, when the air temperature rises to +15 degrees, and the ground warms up to +8 degrees Celsius. Before planting plants, you need to take care of fertilizing and loosening the soil so that the plant quickly takes root.
Disease and pest resistance
The Kuzya variety is quite resistant to diseases and pest attacks, but this does not mean that if the growing conditions are not followed, the crop will not be able to get sick or die. To prevent the risk of contamination of peppers, you should take care of preventive treatments.
Compliance with agrotechnical recommendations will allow you to achieve optimal yield indicators and reduce the risk of plant death.
Reviews
Gardeners note the unique taste of the variety.And also in the reviews they write about the large fruits of the plant, strong immunity and resistance to unpleasant climatic conditions. The plant easily tolerates drought or heavy rains with proper care.
Pepper is one of the most common vegetables in home gardens. This culture is quite stable and unpretentious. However, under certain conditions, this plant can suffer from infections and harmful insects. Before treating peppers for diseases or pests, you need to find out the cause of the problem, otherwise the treatment may be ineffective.