Pepper Swallow

Few retrosorts remain relevant to this day. The seeds of the Swallow pepper are still sold in stores. The variety was included in the State Register of Varieties in 1974, and it was bred by scientists of the Transnistrian Institute of Agriculture.

The Swallow variety stands out for its yield and fruit beauty. The bushes are compact, almost completely covered with cone-shaped fruits during the ripening period. The fruits themselves are femininely beautiful. They have a neat delicate shape. The walls of the peppers are juicy, the seed chambers are small.

The bush is of medium height, standard, compact, up to 60 cm. The shape of the bush is neat, the spreading is medium. The fruits are directed downward.

Fruits are between medium and large in size, weighing 53-84 grams, at biological ripeness 60-90 grams, oval-conical, almost triangular in cross-section, smooth. The ribbing is barely noticeable. The color at the stage of technical ripeness is very beautiful - light green, bright and light. In biological ripeness, the fruits are bright red. The walls are quite thick, 5-5.5 mm, to biological ripeness they can reach 7 mm in thickness. According to the descriptions of some seed sellers, the Swallow variety can have a wall thickness of up to 1 cm.The thickest-walled varieties of peppers can have a wall width of 1-1.5 cm, but 5-7 mm is excellent juiciness and thickness, moreover, it is more convenient for a number of dishes.

The taste is excellent. Each type of pepper has a unique flavor. The Swallow variety can be called very tender and soft. Someone finds such peppers ideal, while others are looking for sharper varieties.

The swallow is not very good for drying or cooking paprika, but very good for fresh dishes and preservation. An excellent caliber does its job - the peppers look very beautiful, one to one, especially good when whole. The variety is also perfect for salads, appetizers, side dishes, stews. Keeps its qualities well in freezing. Freeze cut and whole.

The variety is medium early, the harvest is harvested 106-130 days after the emergence of mass shoots. This is in 3.5-4.5 months. When planting seedlings in early February, the crop can be harvested in June. Biological ripeness occurs in 137-167 days. The fruits are harvested in both stages, as needed.

The yield of the variety is very high, according to this indicator, it stands out even today, when the eyes run up from the variety of pepper varieties. The Swallow variety is capable of producing an average of 2.5-4.7 kg of peppers per 1 sq. m. The yield is very friendly. In favorable conditions, the crop can be removed in two waves.

The variety is versatile. Subject to agricultural techniques, adjusted for local conditions (sowing time, watering), it grows well in any region of the Russian Federation: from the North Caucasus to the Far East.

The distance between plants is 40 cm, in row spacings - 50 cm.

When sowing seeds early, in January, February, March, additional lighting is needed in some regions. It is important that the seedlings receive a large amount of light, but no longer than 12 hours. Pepper - Native to the tropics of Central America, it is a short-day plant. If the seedlings are up to the age of 1 month. grown with 12-hour daylight hours, in the future it will be more hardy, and fruiting will come earlier.

To accelerate the germination of seeds, they are heated in hot water at a temperature of +50 degrees. It is kept in such water for 2 hours, then wrapped in a damp cloth for 2-3 days. With this scheme, the seeds are able to germinate in 3-4 days, and not in 2-4 weeks.

It is also recommended to keep the seeds in aloe juice, Epin solution or potassium permanganate. This stimulates their growth, hardens, prevents diseases.

A month after the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings dive. It is better to do without picking by immediately sowing seeds in individual containers or peat tablets. Peppers do not like to be disturbed by their root system.

Gradually, the seedlings are hardened by bringing them to fresh air. From mid-May, it can be planted in open ground. The specific dates of disembarkation depend on the region: southern and western Russia - mid-May, the Urals - late May, Western and Eastern Siberia - early June.

All peppers love the abundance of the sun. Therefore, they are planted in the sunniest, open places, while avoiding areas where there is a lot of scorching midday sun. In Western Siberia, with its sharply continental climate, in July in overly open areas, peppers can burn, foliage is damaged by sunburn, and begins to hurt. In such cases, it is better to choose places so that the plant is lightly shaded during the daytime.

Officially, the variety is intended for commercial production. Such varieties are more demanding on agricultural technology than varieties for private household plots, but show a higher yield. At the same time, against the background of other commercial varieties, Swallow is plastic and adaptive. It is successfully grown in different regions of the Russian Federation according to different schemes. Careful grooming is desirable to maximize yield.

Watering - as needed. Peppers love a regular and even moisture supply. In dry periods, watered daily. Nuance: before the flowering of the pepper, it is worthwhile to arrange warm sprinkling more often. After flowering - watered at the root. Water for irrigation should only be warm. Both the quality and quantity of fruits depend on watering.

Peppers respond well to feeding. 1 week after the peppers are planted in a permanent place, they are fed with nitrogen fertilizers. In the future, nitrogen is no longer used, only potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, boron and zinc are required. They feed at their discretion, 3-4 times per season, using organic matter, complex mineral fertilizers under the root or top dressing on a leaf.

For better formation of ovaries, a solution of boric acid (1 g per 1 liter) is used. Plants are sprayed with boric acid before flowering, during flowering and immediately after, keeping it between treatments for 7 days.

The best soil for peppers is loose nutritious loam. The acidity of the soil is 6.0-7.0.

In terms of endurance, the variety has become a little outdated. It is relatively resistant to bacterial (verticillary) wilting. Therefore, prophylactic treatments are desirable. Use "Fitosporin". It is safe for humans and animals. Treatments are carried out once every 14 days.

The reviews are positive. Pepper Swallow is liked first of all for a good return. With this variety it is impossible to remain without a crop, and the abundant ovaries are simply pleasing to the eye. The bushes are literally covered in fruit. They are compact, lush, very easy to harvest and decorate the garden. The fruit taste is aromatic, delicate, not overly spicy. The caliber and shape are excellent - the Swallow looks great in any dish as a whole.

Many people note that the variety is completely unpretentious and does not get sick with anything, even if tomatoes grow in neighboring beds. But demanding for watering. The lack of moisture can be responded to by dropping flowers, ovaries, fewer fruits and thinning of their walls.

The Swallow variety is recommended for beginners to get acquainted with the culture. A reliable, proven variety.