Pepper Palermo

A foreign variety of pepper with the exquisite name of Palermo quickly took root in the Russian open spaces. This species quickly became the leader due to its pronounced taste and attractive appearance. The peculiarities of the fruit crop were appreciated not only by gardeners, but also by experienced agronomists.

Palermo peppers are sweet. The European hybrid, which was bred in Holland, is grown in greenhouses (hotbeds or greenhouses). Pepper loves a warm and mild microclimate. The resulting variety turned out to be wear-resistant and hardy.

The advantages are the exquisite taste of fruits, uniformity of the harvest, excellent marketability and resistance to viruses and fungi. Vegetables can be stored for a long time, keeping all the declared qualities and benefits. The disadvantages are cultivation in special conditions, and the seeds cannot be harvested on their own, since the hybrid will lose its unique properties.

The hybrid variety Palermo is represented by neat but vigorous bushes. The position of the vegetables is drooping. Compact shoots cover medium-sized green leaves. The plant mass is moderate. The stem reaches a length of 60 to 75 centimeters on average.

Each fruit can reach a length of 30 centimeters. Form - elongated, proboscis. In weight, pepper gains from 120 to 350 grams. When they reach technical ripeness, vegetables remain green, and at biological maturity they turn bright red. The diameter at the base is about 5-6 centimeters. Wall thickness - 6 millimeters. Inside, from 2 to 3 seed chambers are formed with a small amount of seed. The surface is highly wrinkled.

In order for the crop to be stored as long as possible, the following conditions must be met.

• Before sending the pepper for storage, you need to get rid of damaged fruits.

• Unripe vegetables are stored indoors at a temperature of no more than 10 degrees Celsius. If you need them to ripen as soon as possible, they are transferred to a warmer place. For example, they will reach maturity at room temperature.

• Deep red fruits are stored at a lower temperature - zero degrees Celsius. Under these conditions, the pepper will stay fresh for two months.

• For storage, you should prepare plastic or wooden boxes, on the bottom of which thick paper is laid in several layers. Some people prefer to wrap each fruit with paper.

Note: Orange and red varieties retain their freshness more than green varieties.

The gastronomic qualities of vegetables are high. In addition to it, there is a bright fruity-spicy aroma. The taste is multifaceted - in addition to sweetness, it combines light pungency and sourness. The purpose of the fruit is universal.

The European fruit crop belongs to the late varieties. It takes from 70 to 75 days from the moment of germination to the beginning of fruiting. The indicated dates can be adjusted if the climate allows. And you can also create certain conditions in the greenhouse.

The yield of the Palermo variety is rightfully considered high. On average, from 20 to 24 kilograms are received from a square meter of a garden bed.Marketability - 85%. Peppers can be grown commercially.

The recommended landing pattern is 60x50 centimeters.

Before planting seedlings in a permanent growing place, you need to properly prepare the site. To begin with, the soil is dug up to make it looser and lighter. Next, top dressing is added.

The following composition will be effective:

• double superphosphate and ash - one glass each;

• saltpeter - at the rate of 25 grams per square meter;

• humus.

Fertilize the ground a day after planting seedlings, and just before starting the transfer of seedlings, you need to dig up the site again.

Pepper does not like sour soil, therefore, with a high reaction to acidity, dolomite flour must be added to it. Consumption - 100 grams per square meter. The work is performed 15-20 days before planting.

As soon as young plants are transferred to a new place, it is advisable to immediately feed them with mineral compositions. Thanks to them, the pepper will develop better, and the stems will grow strong.

Gardeners use this recipe:

• double superphosphate - 30 grams;

• calcium nitrate - 20 grams;

• ammonium nitrate - 10 grams.

All of the above components are mixed and dissolved in 10 liters of pure water. The resulting composition is watered with seedlings.

After the first feeding, the second time the plants are fertilized two weeks later. It is prepared from the same components, but the number of miners must be doubled.

And also the variety reacts well to organic fertilizers, which shorten the ripening period of the fruit. To prepare the solution, the mullein is mixed with water in a ratio of 1 to 4, it is infused for a week. Then the same amount of water is added again. It is advisable to combine top dressing with watering and use in the evening.

The minimum air temperature in the greenhouse should be +16 degrees. Palermo loves warmth, but extreme heat will have a detrimental effect on the condition of the plants.

The beds are often irrigated, but in small portions. If you use too much water at a time, which does not have time to quickly absorb into the soil, the roots will begin to rot. Moisture stagnation is especially dangerous in greenhouses. The greenhouse must be regularly ventilated to avoid the development of fungus and other diseases. And also damp and warm soil attracts harmful insects.

With high humidity in the hot season, you need to regularly clean the bush from side shoots, especially in the area of ​​the lower stepsons. In dry weather, this procedure is not carried out. To achieve maximum yield, get rid of the flowers that form in the center and grow from the first branch.

The ground around the pepper is covered with mulch, the layer of which should be at least 10 centimeters. Thanks to it, the regularity of watering is reduced, and the plants receive additional protection from insects and diseases. It is advisable to use straw as mulch. It does not let in sunlight, so it can be used in greenhouses and greenhouses without heating only after frost.

The stems of this variety are strong, but for convenient harvesting and planting care, you can tie the bushes to the trellises. The work is done after mulching. The pegs should be installed carefully so as not to damage the root system.

Experienced agronomists identify the following features of caring for Palermo peppers:

• plants form into two stems;

• the recommended temperature regime in the greenhouse is from 18 to 24 degrees;

• the first flower is pinched immediately after its appearance;

• the bushes will bear fruit fully even with a lack of natural lighting.