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Pepper Kupets is popular among gardeners due to its qualities. It is valued not only for its taste and yield, but also for its presentation and resistance to low temperatures. All qualities of a variety can be assessed if the rules of agricultural technology are observed.
Origin story
Specialists from a vegetable station belonging to the West Siberian region worked on the creation of the Kupets pepper. The goal of the authors was to develop a variety resistant to low temperatures. In regions with short, cold summers, growing peppers is difficult; they do not tolerate temperature changes well.
For Kupets pepper, the weather does not matter: the plant develops safely and produces a harvest under any conditions. When the authors achieved such indicators, they were able to unveil a new variety. It was included in the State Register in 2001.
Description of pepper variety Kupets
The plant is an early ripening plant.Despite the fact that peppers prefer heat and moisture, the Kupets variety easily tolerates frost without loss of yield.
Externally, the plant is a spreading bush, reaching a height of 80-85 cm. The main stem of the Kupets pepper is dense and strong, so the crop does not bend to the ground under the weight of the crop. This feature frees gardeners from the need to tie up bushes.
The leaf blades of the Kupets pepper are large, dark green in color with pronounced veins
Peppers of the Kupets variety are large and have a pyramidal shape. When grown in outdoor conditions, the weight of each vegetable can reach 85-90 g, and in greenhouses specimens ripen up to 130-145 g. The wall thickness of Kupets pepper varies from 0.5 to 0.9 cm. This indicator depends on the climate and care.
The Kupets pepper tastes sweet and juicy, rich in vitamins and sugars, and contains virtually no bitterness or spiciness.
The variety is recommended to be grown both for consumption without heat treatment and for preservation. On an industrial scale, the vegetable is often used to create semi-finished products, because after defrosting the pulp does not lose its quality and shape. The Kupets variety is well suited for stewing and stuffing.
Characteristics of pepper Kupets
It is the study of the characteristics of the crop that allows you to choose the ideal variety for your plot. The region of cultivation, timing of fruiting, and resistance to both adverse weather conditions and diseases and pests should be taken into account.
Pepper productivity Kupets
This variety is characterized by abundant fruiting. If the summer turned out to be cloudy and cold, then from 1 m2 You can collect up to 3 kg of peppers. If the weather is good and all agricultural technology conditions are met, then this figure increases to 5.5 kg per 1 m2.
Fruiting dates
You can try peppers already 112 days after seed germination. It should be borne in mind that if the summer is cold, then this figure will be 120 days.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Kupets pepper is characterized by a strong immune system. He is not afraid of viral and fungal diseases. Please note that the plant must be inspected once a week to prevent the appearance of harmful insects.
Growing regions
The variety was created for regions with cold climates, so residents of Siberia and the Urals get good harvests. There, in conditions of a short summer, the Kupets pepper has time to produce a harvest.
Despite the regionalization, gardeners from other regions can achieve good fruiting indicators: the variety tolerates droughts and cold snaps without problems, if they are not prolonged.
Advantages and disadvantages
The indisputable advantage of the variety is its early ripening period, which allows harvesting in a short period of time.
All fruits of the Kupets pepper have a marketable appearance: large and fleshy, brightly colored with a glossy skin
Advantages:
- compactness of the bush;
- regular appearance of new ovaries during the growing season;
- consistently high fruiting rates;
- good taste of pulp;
- excellent transportability and keeping quality;
- versatility of crop application;
- ease of care.
Flaws:
- Maximum yields can only be achieved with proper, comprehensive care and a good climate.
Features of cultivation
The plant is unpretentious, so its cultivation does not require special conditions. But achieving maximum yields is possible only if you follow the rules of agricultural technology.
When and how to sow Kupets pepper for seedlings
Seeds cannot be placed directly into the garden bed, as the fruits will not have time to ripen before the cold weather. All work should begin at the end of February or beginning of March.
For seedlings, you need to select containers and soil. You can prepare the soil yourself or purchase a soil mixture.
It is best to purchase seeds from trusted producers. Before sowing, they need to be checked: placed in a glass with saline solution. Any floating specimens must be removed. Treat the remaining material with potassium permanganate.
The seeds of the Kupets pepper are large, pale yellow in color, dense to the touch
Before planting, it is recommended to soak the treated material for 2-3 days. As soon as the sprouts appear, the seeds should be placed in the soil to a depth of 1 cm and sprinkled with soil on top. The last stage of work is watering. Containers with plantings must be covered with film or glass and transferred to a warm place. After the shoots emerge, you need to wait until 2-3 leaves appear, after which you need to pick.
You need to plant Kupets peppers in separate pots.It should be borne in mind that the crop does not tolerate any transplants well, so gardeners recommend immediately sowing peppers in individual containers, or trying to preserve the earthen ball with roots as much as possible.
Picked seedlings need to be provided with good lighting for 11-12 hours. Watering and ventilating the plant should not be neglected.
A strong stem and an abundance of leaves are indicators of good Kupets pepper seedlings
Transplantation into open ground
In the central zone, seedlings should not be transferred to the beds before mid-May. Warm weather should set in and the risk of night frosts should decrease. You can transfer Kupets pepper seedlings to the greenhouse in mid-April.
Up to four plants can be placed per 1 m2
It should be taken into account that the depth of the holes in the beds should be no more than 15 cm. This is due to the fact that the Kupets pepper does not develop a powerful root system.
Further care
The variety's agricultural technology is traditional: watering, loosening and weeding. It is recommended to moisten the soil under the bushes no more than twice a week. When drought occurs, the number of procedures should be increased.
When watering, it is recommended to avoid getting moisture on the leaves. The water should be warm and clean. Watering should be done in the evening or morning.
There is no need to feed the crop in the first month after planting. After rooting, to increase green mass, it is recommended to add nitrogen fertilizers to the soil.If the soil is fertile, then three procedures per season are sufficient. If the soil is depleted, then fertilizing with complex fertilizers should be done every two weeks.
A mandatory stage of caring for Kupets pepper is loosening the soil to ensure air flow to the roots
To get a good harvest, you should not neglect the formation. You need to pinch the top of the main stems and cut off the crown buds. A full-fledged adult bush should have 5-6 shoots, and the rest can be removed.
Pest and disease control
If, with proper care, the Kupets pepper is not afraid of diseases, then pests can reduce the yield several times.
Most often you can find aphids and the Colorado potato beetle on bushes. They successfully gnaw the leaves, which leads to the fall of the ovaries and the gradual death of the Kupets pepper. They should be controlled with fungicidal agents. The most effective drugs are Mycoafidin and Basamil.
The small white translucent bug on the pepper is an aphid
The best prevention of any diseases and pests is proper planting and adherence to the principles of agricultural technology.
Conclusion
Pepper Kupets is a high-yielding and unpretentious variety. The crop can be grown in regions with cold summers, and the harvested crop has universal use. Maximum fruiting rates are achieved by gardeners who adhere to the rules of agricultural technology.
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