Pepper Snowfall

Novice vegetable growers who dream of growing sweet peppers in a garden or greenhouse are advised to choose hybrid varieties with simple agricultural techniques and easy adaptation to growing conditions. Such characteristics are possessed by the Snowfall pepper, bred by Russian breeders.

Pepper Snowfall is a first generation hybrid grown outdoors and in greenhouses. The vegetable is popular in almost all climatic zones, since it is very productive and unpretentious. Snowfall is a tall plant of an indeterminate type (unlimited growth), which grows up to 150 cm in height in a favorable environment. The upright pepper bush has a powerful central stem, good thickening with light green foliage, moderate branchiness and a developed root system. On one bush, up to 55-60 leveled specimens ripen per season. The peppers are located on the bushes wilted.

Snowfall is a medium-fruited variety. Fruits weighing 80-100 grams and up to 15 cm long ripen on a bush. The shape of the vegetable is cone-shaped. Sometimes the end of the peppers is twisted a little. At the stage of technical maturity, the pepper has a creamy white color, and when ripe, it is uniform, ruby ​​red. The peel of the pepper is of medium thickness - 5-6 mm. The surface of the fruit is smooth, shiny, slightly wavy. Inside the fruit there are 2-3 seed chambers with an insignificant number of seeds.

A huge advantage of the peppery variety is its long shelf life, in which vegetables do not crack, do not deform, and remain marketable. In addition, the vegetable tolerates transportation well. It is worth noting that Snowfall sweet peppers can ripen at room temperature and then be stored for some time.

The pepper tastes great. The light scarlet flesh is characterized by a fleshy, tender, slightly crunchy and very juicy consistency. The taste is dominated by sweetness, pleasant sugariness, complemented by a bright peppery aroma. Characteristically, the pepper lacks bitterness, wateriness and spice.

The harvested crop can be eaten fresh, added to hot dishes, decorated with pies, pizza, sandwiches and salads, canned, stuffed, pickled, baked and frozen.

Pepper Snowfall is early ripe. From mass germination of sprouts to ripening of fruits on the bushes, only 110-120 days pass. Peppers ripen unevenly, as they are characterized by gradual coloration. You can evaluate the taste of the fruit already in mid-June if you grow the vegetable in a greenhouse. The peak of fruiting begins in late June - early July.

This hybrid is appreciated for its high productivity. With proper care, one bush can produce up to 5 kg of fleshy specimens. On average, 10-12 kg of peppers can be removed from 1 m2 of plantings.

When planting, it is important to observe the density and distance between plantings, which will ensure that the bushes receive uniform air, light and heat. 2-3 bushes can be planted per 1 m2. Landing is carried out according to the scheme 40x60 cm.

Peppers are grown by seedling method, since it is a hybrid. For this, bushes with a height of 20-25 cm are selected, with a strong central stem and a developed rhizome. On a bush 60 days old, there should be 3-5 true leaves. Planting in a greenhouse or under a film shelter is carried out in the second half of April, and on a garden ridge in May, when there is no threat of return spring frosts. The best is the area where zucchini, pumpkin or carrots previously grew.

The agricultural technology of the culture is standard: irrigation under the root with warm water every 10-12 days, fertilizers are applied 3-4 times per season, bushes of 1-2 stems are formed, tied to strong supports, the top is pinched, the soil is loosened and weeded, and protection is provided from viruses and pests.

Pepper Snowfall, like many of its relatives, prefers loose, nutritious, moist, breathable and non-acidic soils.

Sweet pepper has good stress resistance, therefore it tolerates temperature fluctuations, light shade and heat well. The site for the plant is chosen sunny, with diffused light, moderate moisture and a barrier from drafts.

The plant's immunity is moderate, therefore, pepper bushes must be examined for diseases in order to take action in time. Also, don't forget about prevention. For this, the bushes are treated with copper-containing preparations several times per season.