Pepper is a vegetable crop grown in almost every garden plot. This vegetable is very healthy, tasty, and produces a rich harvest. The Klyaksa pepper variety cannot be called standard, although it is not a hybrid. Due to the appearance of the fruit and ease of care, it is very popular among most gardeners in the country. The following is a description of the variety: its detailed description, cultivation features, reviews from those who planted pepper, etc. (photos attached).
Bright "Blob"
The variety of colors and shapes of bell peppers will delight even the most discerning esthete; among all, the “Blot” variety, with its unusual purple color, especially stands out.
Interesting! It owes its unusual color to the increased content of anthocyanin pigment. This pigment allows the plant to tolerate cold weather well and capture the maximum amount of sunlight, so the fruits ripen even in unfavorable conditions. The average yield is 10 - 12 peppers per bush.
Growing and care
The soil in the beds should be loose and well-drained. Loams and sandstones are suitable for peppers. For 1 m2 the following is added to the soil:
- 5-6 kg of rotted compost;
- 40 g superphosphate;
- 10-15 g of potassium salt.
Place vermicompost in each hole and add 1 tbsp. l. ash. The beds are not watered for a week after transplanting. Then the procedure is carried out with a frequency of 1-3 times a week (monitor the humidity). Feed every 2-3 weeks, alternating organic matter and minerals. The following compositions are used from the complexes:
- Fertika;
- Aqua;
- Lifdrip;
- Agronomist Pro;
- Ideal;
- Blank sheet.
Description of the variety
Klyaksa is a mid-season, large-fruited variety of bell pepper with high yield. It is good both for growing in open ground and for breeding in greenhouses and hothouses. Has proven itself well in central Russia. It takes 125–135 days from germination to technical maturity. The plant is semi-spreading and can reach 1 meter in height; therefore, in order to form the correct shape of the bush, when it reaches a height of 25–30 cm, you need to pinch the tops.
Landing
The seeds are treated the day before sowing. First, soak in warm water, then disinfect in potassium permanganate or Fitosporin. To activate germination, use Epin, Agate (process for 4-5 hours). The seed material is laid out on moistened gauze; the fabric is not allowed to dry out. The seeds will sprout and roots will appear in 4-6 days. They are transferred into the holes using tweezers and planted to a depth of 1 cm.
For seedlings, boxes, containers, and pots are used. The soil used is turf-compost with the addition of ash and sand. Until germination, the containers are kept warm under film.
Seedlings appear after 5-8 days.
The seedlings are kept on a well-lit windowsill or shelf. In the evening, turn on the phytolamps for 4-5 hours. Picking is carried out in the phase of 1-2 leaves. Before and after this procedure (a week), liquid fertilizer is applied. Use a diluted solution of mullein, Azotovit, urea, and saltpeter.
At 55-65 days, the bushes are transplanted to a permanent place. There are 5 plants per 1 m2.
Fruit characteristics
“Klyaksa” is a high-yielding variety, with fruits weighing 130-200 grams, the fruits are aromatic and have a pleasant taste. Cone-shaped, drooping with glossy skin. At technical maturity, the fruits are purple; at the full stage, they are purple-golden. Peppers are universal, good for eating raw, canning and freezing. The fruits are very juicy, have walls of 5–6 mm.
During the growing season, the plant is fed at least 3-4 times.
Attention! Despite its versatility, it is better to use this variety without using heat treatment, otherwise its wonderful color will lose its beauty.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Sweet pepper Klyaksa is part of the group of early-ripening varieties; it has a medium-early ripening period. The fruits begin to sing 120 days after germination.
The variety is universal. Cultivation is carried out in fields, in open beds. For earlier production, seedlings are planted in greenhouse structures.
What is useful to know about bell pepper Blob:
- average weight 100-120 g;
- the color is initially light purple, gradually acquiring a ruby hue;
- conical 3-sided shape;
- pericarp 5-6 mm;
- skin with gloss and shimmer;
- taste with a pleasant sweetness.
Pepper Klyaksa grows compactly, the height of the plant does not exceed 60 cm. The bushes are characterized by moderate spreading and branching. At the same time, 10-12 fruits are possible to form and ripen.
Agricultural technology
Peppers are a rather capricious crop, so they are grown only by seedlings. Sowing of seedlings is carried out in February. It is advisable to first treat the seeds with a solution of potassium permanganate of a deep purple color; if desired, you can soak them in a growth stimulator. Plant feeding begins when the first pair of leaves blooms.
After processing, the seeds are slightly dried, then planted in a pre-moistened substrate. After sprouting, the peppers are mulched with peat or a mixture of earth and humus.
At least 50 days after germination, seedlings can be planted in open ground. Planting pattern 60x40 cm. Sweet pepper responds favorably to watering, but does not tolerate excess moisture, so you should not water too much, but often.
Important! Timely shaping of bushes helps to significantly increase productivity!
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Rules for obtaining healthy seedlings
There is a proven method to determine the quality of planting material. It allows you to significantly save time due to the absence of the need to try to produce seedlings from obviously empty or spoiled seeds. To do this, they are placed in a saline solution for 10-15 minutes, selecting only those that will remain at the bottom of the container after the expiration of the period.
For disinfection, it is recommended to keep the seeds in a concentrated solution of manganese for 20 minutes. To get the first shoots faster, the seeds can be soaked in a biogrowth stimulator, and to protect them from pests they are additionally treated with fungicides.
The second important component when obtaining seedlings is the quality of the soil. When choosing it, the following qualities are especially valued:
- fertility;
- looseness;
- ability to pass air and moisture.
To increase these indicators for ordinary soil, organic fertilizers and sand are added to it. Amateur gardeners who prefer ready-made soils from the store should choose specialized complexes and carefully read the composition.
If you plan to plant peppers in the ground already in mid-spring, you need to start planting seeds in February. To do this, take a container, the bottom of which is covered with a layer of slightly moistened soil. Then the selected seeds are planted at a distance of several cm from each other, after which they are covered with a layer of earth. For more comfortable development of seedlings, some use plastic cups instead of a common container.
Important. The optimal temperature for seedlings is +25 degrees. The second prerequisite will be a sufficient amount of light.
If all technologies are followed, you can expect the first shoots to appear within a week. The seedlings will be ready for planting in the ground in about a month and a half. But you shouldn’t do this before May 20th.
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To ensure optimal development of the root system, a distance of 45 cm between plants and 30 cm between beds is required. When deciding whether to use greenhouse conditions or not, you should focus on weather conditions.
If the temperature at night is not expected to drop below 14 degrees, then it is quite possible to leave the pepper in the open ground. If frosts are still expected at night, it is worth additionally protecting young plants with a layer of film.
Some gardeners use the following method in planting peppers and other vegetable crops. While the sprouts are still small, they are completely covered with film. However, a cross-shaped cut is made in the covering opposite each plant. When the plant grows to the level of the film, its upper part freely passes upward, and the root system remains covered.
This approach allows you to achieve several points:
- the required temperature for the root system is ensured;
- moisture is retained;
- Uncomfortable conditions are created for weed growth.
The only disadvantage of this solution may be the inability to reuse the film.
Reviews
Alexandra, Stavropol region
I am an experienced gardener, I love peppers very much, I have been growing them for a long time and have tried many different types. I tried the blot for the first time two years ago. I really liked the variety for its unpretentiousness. And the family loved it for its unusual color. Salads with it look very elegant.
Gennady, Voronezh
I am engaged in growing seedlings for sale. The variety is for everyone. Germination is good, the seedlings are strong. Some are put off by the color of the future fruits, but those who are familiar with the variety are willing to buy. It is very loved by summer residents who do not have time to meticulously care for plants.
Diseases and pests
The blot pepper variety is susceptible to most diseases of this crop. Summer residents face the difficult task of protecting plants from viral and fungal infections that are common in the garden; this requires:
- Do not plant peppers in beds after nightshade crops (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants), as pathogenic microbes may remain in the soil. The culture can be returned to its original place no earlier than after 3 years.
- Do not leave diseased plants on the site - it is best to burn them immediately.
- If a greenhouse is used, it must be disinfected. In addition, not only the walls and racks of the greenhouse are subjected to treatment, but also the equipment and all the soil. Copper sulfate, potassium permanganate solution, and other preparations are used as disinfectants.
- Seeds, seedlings, soil for seedlings - everything must be subjected to disinfection treatment.
- During the growing process, to prevent diseases of peppers, spraying with preparations such as phytosporin and Bordeaux mixture is used.
Most often, peppers suffer from the following diseases:
- Blackleg - this disease is considered a seedling disease, since young plants are most affected. The disease is of fungal origin and is transmitted through seeds and soil. The development of the disease is promoted by high air humidity and low temperature. To prevent the disease, it is recommended to ventilate greenhouses, and periodically water young plants with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Phytoplasmosis or stolbur is caused by pathogenic microorganisms that first affect only the shoots, and then the entire plant. There are no means to combat the disease, so the only way out is to destroy diseased plants and disinfect equipment and soil.
- Late blight, the most dangerous disease that often affects nightshade crops, is caused by a fungus that spreads especially quickly at high humidity and low temperatures. The disease begins with the appearance of brownish spots on the leaves, which gradually spread to the stems and fruits. To combat the disease, preventive treatment of plants with phytosporin and copper-containing preparations is used.
- Blossom rot is a disease that sometimes occurs in plants that have an excess of nitrogen in the diet with a lack of calcium. Weeping spots first appear on the tops of plants, gradually spreading to the entire plant, including the fruits. It is important not to miss this disease, especially since its spread can be avoided by feeding the plants with calcium nitrate.
Pests of peppers - beetles, wireworms - that damage the root system of plants, are dangerous because they can only be detected when digging the soil or finding a plant affected by them. To combat wireworms, bazudine is used; as a preventative measure, the soil can be treated with lime and dolomite flour.
Leaf-eating pests - aphids, Colorado potato beetles, whiteflies - are usually discovered when inspecting plants. When the number of these insects is small, they are collected by hand and destroyed, using folk remedies - decoctions of wormwood, infusions of tobacco, hot pepper, and garlic.
On farms, large areas are sprayed with insecticidal preparations.
Pepper variety “Blot”: description, photos and features of agricultural technology
The “Blot” pepper variety, photos and characteristics of which are given in this article, will certainly appeal to lovers of exotic vegetable crops. The unusualness of this variety lies in the peculiar color of its fruits, which at the stage of technical ripeness have a delightful dark purple color. As the fruits ripen, the purple color fades and yellow spots appear on the peppers. The final color of the “Blots” fruits, apparently, can be different - the description on the bags of seeds of this variety states that ripe peppers turn dark red, but the reviews of most vegetable growers who have already planted this chameleon vegetable say that that peppers at the final stage of ripening acquire the color of crimson-golden autumn foliage.
Pepper Blob
Description of sweet pepper Klyaksa, reviews, photos
Mid-season, large-fruited, productive variety of sweet pepper. Recommended for growing in open ground and film greenhouses. It takes 120-130 days from germination to the start of fruiting.
The bush is semi-spreading, up to 1 meter high. The leaf is medium sized, green, slightly wrinkled.
The bell pepper variety Klyaksa was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2010.
Fruit characteristics
pepper Klyaksa in technical ripeness
The fruits are drooping, cone-shaped, glossy, purple in the stage of technical ripeness, red in the biological stage, weighing 120-200 grams, excellent taste without bitterness. Wall thickness 6 mm. These peppers are suitable for fresh consumption, stuffing, making lecho, and freezing.
Productivity : up to 3.5 kg/sq.m (subject to agricultural practices).
Features of cultivation, planting and care
photo by Anastasia Sedova
Sowing of seedlings is carried out in late February - early March. Seedlings are picked at the stage of 1-2 true leaves. It is recommended to grow pepper seedlings within 60 days from germination and plant them in the budding phase.
Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse in mid-May, and in open ground in early June, after the threat of return frosts has passed. Planting pattern 40 x 60 cm.
In a greenhouse, the variety is grown on a trellis with the formation of 2 stems.
Pepper plants require regular watering, weeding, loosening and fertilizing.
