Pepper "Health": characteristics and description of the variety, reviews, photos, yield

This plant is native to Central America. Over the years of selection, varieties have been bred that produce excellent yields in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region and the central zone. One of these is the “Health” pepper. In this article you will learn about the characteristics of the variety, as well as how to properly care for pepper.

Pepper Zdorovye is a well-known variety that has been popular among summer residents for many years. It has good characteristics and excellent taste. From the fruits of this variety you can prepare salads, hot dishes, and use it in canning. This pepper is grown in closed ground conditions, both in the middle zone and in the Urals of our country. In regions with hotter climates, “Zdorovye” pepper seedlings are planted in open ground.

Characteristics of the variety

Pepper “Health” is a sweet variety. It takes 78-87 days from the emergence of seedlings to harvest, which makes it possible to classify the “Zdorovye” pepper as an early variety. Manufacturers recommend growing it in greenhouses and greenhouses.

The plant is semi-spreading, with a height of 140 to 170 cm. When technically ripe, the fruits are green, when ripe they are red, cone-shaped, 8-12 cm long. The thickness of the fruit walls is 3-4 mm, weight from 50 g. The yield of this variety is 4 -4.6 kg/m2.

The main advantages of the “Health” variety:

high content of vitamin C;
early variety;
the plant is resistant to blossom end rot;
universal fruits;
simultaneous filling of up to 15 fruits.

Pepper Health: variety description

No matter how much many people love pepper, unfortunately, not every gardener (especially if we are talking about the regions of the middle zone) has the opportunity to grow it, since this plant is very whimsical. And even if we take into account that the summer turned out to be hot and sunny, the problem here is different - almost all peppers have a fairly long growing season. That is, from the moment the first shoots appear until the fruits fully ripen, approximately 3 to 5 months should pass, possibly more.

Peppers undergo transplantation quite painfully, and unfortunately, during the flowering period, most often their flowers and ovaries fall off. It is based on this factor that it is recommended to grow pepper either in greenhouses or greenhouses.

Bell pepper Health: photo of variety

If we take the Ural and Siberian regions, then it is very difficult to grow a fruitful pepper crop there, even in unheated greenhouses. For these regions, sweet varieties are very popular, which are characterized by a minimal growing season, when you can actually taste the first harvest after 95 days. Such short ripening periods belong to ultra-early ripening varieties, and the Zdorovye sweet pepper variety, with its unique characteristics, indicated in this article, belongs to them.

Sweet pepper (aka bell pepper) is very healthy, as its flashy name actually says. It contains a huge amount of useful elements, especially vitamin C (in terms of the content of which it will compete with lemon), and vitamin A (in terms of its content, it is on par with carrots).

Those who watch their figure know, and if they don’t know, they should definitely take note that 100 grams of Health pepper contains only 25 calories. It is recommended to consume it raw - it is in this form that it retains all the beneficial substances, which, unfortunately, are lost during heat treatment.

The Zdorovye pepper variety dates back to the late 70s; it was then that it was bred by domestic breeders in the Moscow region, it is practically an “old man” and has undergone numerous studies and tests in different regions of Russia. The Zdorovye bell pepper appeared in the register of varieties in 1986 and has been grown in the northern and eastern regions of the Russian Federation since that time. Giving a fruitful pepper harvest in similar climatic zones with little sun and fairly cool summers is the unique ability of the Health pepper, for which gardeners love it.

Since, as mentioned earlier, pepper is a very fastidious plant and demanding of sun and heat, and not only residents of the southern regions love these healthy fruits, then ultra-early ripening varieties come to the rescue. Then, when most of the varieties were unable to bloom and bear fruit, due to lack of sun and heat, the Zdorovye variety of pepper pleases with its harvest.

The bushes of the bell pepper Zdorovye are tall, reaching 1.8 meters, and have a semi-spreading shape. To grow this variety, it is recommended to use pegs (trellises), to which you must tie the plant along its entire height. This growth plays a significant role when growing in a greenhouse; it is in the upper part of the greenhouse that more heat and light are accumulated.

Growing bell pepper Health in open ground is not recommended, since in middle regions it can be quite cold, which will negatively affect its growth. And for the “southerners,” breeders have developed more adapted varieties for growing in open ground, which do not require garter at all.

Bell pepper Health: photo of variety

The first fruits of pepper can actually reach technical ripeness after 75-90 years from the moment the first sprouts appear - in terms of ripening time, it has practically no equivalent “rivals”. Technical ripeness is when the fruit is externally formed, but does not have the color and size inherent to its variety. Until the moment when the fruit becomes biologically mature (that is, takes on the correct color and size), approximately another 25 to 30 days will pass. That is, we will get full-fledged red peppercorns 95-115 days after the first sprouts appear.

The productivity indicator of the Zdorovye pepper is quite high; a fairly large number of fruits can be collected from one bush, but they are characterized by a small size. One square meter of plantings brings up to 5 kg. harvest.

The advantage of the Zdorovye pepper is not only its ability to show good yield in “non-sunny” regions, but it has also proven itself to be remarkably resistant to diseases and insect pests, which cannot be said about many other varieties.

Planting seeds for seedlings

Priming. For planting, use a ready-made substrate for peppers or a universal purpose one. But you can prepare the soil mixture yourself. To do this, you need to mix 2 parts peat + 1 part river sand + 2 parts humus. To get rid of pathogenic microflora, the soil is spilled with boiling water or a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Seed preparation. For faster germination, pepper seeds are soaked in a nutrient solution of epin or another stimulant for one day. To do this, they are wrapped in cloth and placed in a solution. The next day, place the seeds on a saucer, cover with gauze folded in two layers and moisten well. After 2-3 days, the seeds should swell and germinate.

Landing. Make 1.5-2 cm depressions in the soil, lay out the seeds and sprinkle with the same soil. The crops are moistened with a spray bottle and covered with cellophane or glass. Open the plantings once a day to prevent mold from appearing on the soil. If the seeds are sown dry, the pepper can sprout in 2 to 4 weeks; if the seeds have already sprouted, the characteristic white loops will appear on the 5-6th day. The optimal indoor air temperature for germination is +25 degrees.

Important. Bitter and sweet varieties of peppers are not planted in the same greenhouse, since the plants are cross-pollinated and all the fruits will eventually have a pungent taste.

Pros and cons of sweet pepper varieties Health

Pros of the Health variety

High fruit set even under unfavorable conditions
Quite unpretentious: cold-resistant, withstands lack of lighting
High vitamin content
Disease resistance
High taste qualities, including fruits at technical ripeness
Versatility of use
Possibility of early harvest
Good for northern regions
The variety is suitable for beginners
The variety is suitable for beginners
Can be grown on a windowsill

Cons of the Health variety

small fruit size, thin walls
need to tie up the plant

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Seedling care

Watering. Pepper seedlings are watered with water at room temperature, mainly in the morning. It is not recommended to water the plants frequently, as this can lead to rotting of the roots. Water procedures are carried out as the top layer of soil dries.

Light. For good growth of pepper seedlings, the daylight hours should be at least 9-10 hours. On cloudy days, you can organize additional illumination with phytolamps.

Temperature conditions. To obtain healthy and strong seedlings during the day, the room temperature should be +23+25°C, at night from +16 to +18°C. If the room is cool around +12 degrees, then the plants will lag behind in growth and may die.

Picking. When two true leaves appear, the peppers are transplanted into larger containers. Do this carefully, without damaging the root system. The plants are buried no more than 0.5 cm. Another method of picking involves transplanting at the stage of two cotyledon leaves; such plants can be buried down to the leaves. At the same time, it is believed that peppers take root faster and begin to grow.

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Fact. You should not pinch the root when picking peppers. In this case, the plant can “sit still” for a long time.

How to get sweet pepper seeds from a grown crop

Even if you're just starting out in the garden, collecting your bell pepper seeds and growing them into a new crop is fairly easy.

For seeds, choose the best, fully ripe peppers, but be careful that they are not overripe.

The main rule when collecting seeds is to be careful. It is necessary to cut the pepper with scissors and move it to a warm place. When the fruit becomes slightly wrinkled and soft, the seeds are ready to be collected. Next, you need to grab and remove the stalk; to do this, you can make an incision.

The seeds are in the public domain and now you can collect them by hand; if some of the seeds remain inside the pepper, just gently shake them out.

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Transplantation into closed ground

Pepper seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse in the middle or end of May, by which time the plants should have from 12 to 15 leaves. The soil in the greenhouse should be warm from +15°C, and the air temperature should be at least +20°C.

60-70cm is left between the rows of peppers, and each plant is planted at a distance of 35-40cm from each other. Thus, there will be 4-5 plants per 1 m2. The holes for the peppers are made so deep that an earthen lump with roots can enter. In this case, the plants are buried only to the root collar. After transplanting, the peppers are watered generously and mulched with peat or humus.

Reviews about the variety “Health”

Maria Vladimirovna, Nizhny Tagil: I consider the “Zdorovye” pepper variety to be the best option for growing in the Ural region, since it ripens quite quickly and is easy to care for. Our climate is quite cold and even in a film greenhouse pepper can freeze slightly, but “Zdorovye” is capable of producing a good harvest, even if it does not fully ripen. I collect it when it is still in technical ripeness - light green, I use it for preparations and fresh, but it is not suitable for stuffing - it is a little bitter.

Daria Vasilievna, Khabarovsk: I planted this pepper several times at home. It germinates well - almost 100%, the seedlings grow strong. After transplanting the seedlings into a cold greenhouse in a permanent place, they are pleased with their numerous ovaries and friendly ripening. Peppers grow medium in size, conical in shape and have fairly thick walls. I noticed only one drawback in them - the taste is bland, there is not enough sweetness. The entire harvest went to seaming, which was eaten together in the winter.

Pepper "Health" is best suited for canning

Zoya, Bryansk: I love this variety for its early ripening. Growing it in a greenhouse in late spring or early summer, I collect the first vitamin harvest, and this is at a time when other peppers are still in the form of seedlings. A productive and quite tasty variety - it has never let me down.

Thanks to its excellent characteristics: early ripening, taste and versatility of use, the “Zdorovye” pepper variety is one of the best varieties that provide early harvests of vitamin-rich vegetables.

Caring for peppers in a greenhouse

The temperature in the greenhouse for normal growth and development of plants should not exceed 28 °C and drop to 21 °C during the day and to 15 °C at night. It should be taken into account that at temperatures of +30 or more, pollen becomes sterile, which means that the formation of ovaries will be impossible. Water the peppers with warm water before 11 am. One adult plant requires 1.5-2 liters of water. The soil should not dry out, but the plantings should not be over-watered.

Important! Any fertilizing should be carried out only on abundantly watered soil, this will help avoid burns and excess nutrients.

Feed peppers 1 or 2 times a month. It is important to use organic fertilizers with caution. Otherwise, you can end up with a “fat” bush without a harvest. Complex mineral fertilizer is used as fertilizing. The working solution is prepared according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Natural nutrition can be obtained by mulching plants with dry and fresh grass. Herbal infusion is completely harmless for feeding peppers.

It's very easy to prepare. Nettle, quinoa, sweet clover and other weeds are suitable for this. A large bunch of nettles is cut so that it fits in a 10-liter bucket and filled with water up to the lid. The fertilizer takes about 4-7 days to prepare; the contents of the container are stirred once a day. To feed peppers, use 1 liter of fertilizer per 10 liters of water. For one plant, 2 liters of diluted herbal infusion is enough.

Planting dates and cultivation characteristics

Health is grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown from late February to mid-March. Picking is carried out when the seedlings have formed 2-3 true leaves.

The seedlings must be transplanted into peat pots so that when planting in a permanent place they do not injure the root system of the plant, since pepper is difficult to tolerate such damage. Planting in the ground takes place when the soil warms up to a temperature of 12-15 degrees, the air to 20 degrees (usually this happens in mid-May). When planted, the seedling must have at least 9 true leaves. Often at this time the first buds are already present.

The minimum distance between Health bushes is 40 cm. Between the rows of pepper, the distance should be 50-60 cm. There is no need to bury the plant stem when planting.

The optimal air temperature when growing in a greenhouse is from 22 to 28 degrees during the day, and at least 15 degrees at night. If the plants overheat, the ovary will not form. Because of this, in hot weather, when growing crops in a greenhouse, regular ventilation is required.

Watering the Health cultivar is carried out regularly and as needed, when the soil dries to a depth of more than 1-2 cm. One bush requires 2 liters of water. It must be settled and warm. The optimal watering time is before 11 am. If the leaves of the bushes begin to droop, this is an indication that urgent moisture is required. Care for the variety is standard, as for other varieties of pepper.

Fertilizing is carried out only after the soil is well watered. This helps prevent burns to the plant roots.

Fertilizers are applied once a month if the soil is nutritious, and once every 2 weeks if it is poor. Organic fertilizing is not carried out abundantly, otherwise the pepper will increase green mass, but will not lay fruit.

The mineral fertilizer chosen is complex, intended for peppers. Its solution is prepared strictly following the recommendations given on the packaging by the manufacturer.

Ripe Health peppers should be cut using scissors or pruning shears. You can pick off the fruits, but there is a high risk of damaging the plant trunk. As a last resort, the peppers can be removed by unscrewing.

For normal storage, the vegetable must be removed from the stalk. If long-term transportation is required, the crop is harvested at the stage of technical maturity.

Harvesting

Collect peppers as they ripen every week, being careful not to damage the plants. This is done using a special pruner or scissors. The best time to collect peppers is dry, sunny weather; in this case, the collected fruits are stored longer.

Attention! If there is a threat of night frosts, all sweet peppers must be removed, even if they are still at the stage of technical maturity. Over time, such fruits will certainly ripen.

Soil for growing sweet pepper seedlings

Properly preparing the soil for sweet peppers is the primary concern of every gardener.

A few important rules about soil quality:

the soil should be loose, light, with a porous structure, this is necessary for free access of air and water;
the soil should contain potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc in proportions optimal for seedlings;
the soil must be permeable, retain moisture for a long time, without forming a surface crust;
The soil for sweet peppers should not contain clay admixtures, infestation with weeds, larvae, fungal spores, or pest eggs.

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Possible pests of pepper in a greenhouse

spider mite The following products are used: Fitoverm, Kleschevit, Kraft, Akarin;
aphid. You can introduce natural enemies of ladybird aphids into the greenhouse, and also use the drugs Fufanon and Actellik. A soap solution is suitable as a folk remedy. Add 40 ml of liquid soap or dish soap to 10 liters of water. Mix everything well and process the pepper;
slugs The soil under the plants is sprinkled with shag, and tobacco can be planted nearby. This plant repels not only slugs, but also leaf rollers, spider mites, and cruciferous flea beetles;
gnawing owls. These are ordinary butterflies that are not dangerous to garden crops. Their caterpillars cause damage. They gnaw the stems and leaves of plants. Pheromone traps are used as bait for moths. Since the caterpillars are in the top layer of soil, experts recommend loosening the beds once a week. To prevent the appearance of cutworms in the fall, before the onset of frost, the soil is dug deeply.

To prevent insects from getting used to drugs or other means, they must be alternated.

How to grow "Health"

Sowing time

These peppers are early ripening, and it takes 80 to 90 days until harvest. Seedlings should be about two months old at the time of planting, so this indicator is fundamental for sowing time.

Important: The climatic features of the growing regions are taken into account. Siberian and Ural gardeners, as well as residents of the northwestern regions, are recommended to sow these peppers in the first half of March. The middle zone suggests sowing in mid-February, and the southern regions - at the beginning of this month. Seedling bushes should not be overgrown. It is believed that the signal for replanting will be the first appearance of buds.

Growing conditions and agricultural technology

For sowing, choose loamy soil that is easy to drain. We should not forget about creating the desired temperature regime for seed germination. It should be humid and around +25 C.

Seedlings begin to be potted when a pair of true leaves bloom from the bushes. There is no need to carry it out when sowing seeds in separate jars.

When further growing peppers in a permanent place, it is important to maintain a planting density of 35x50 cm. When cultivating the variety in greenhouse conditions in early April, it is possible to harvest within a month.

As for the agrotechnical methods of “Health” peppers, this is a traditional set - watering, loosening the soil and weeding, as well as:

fertilizing with complex fertilizers – 2-3 times;
tying to a support for the holistic preservation of bushes with a large number of fruits;
bush molding for higher yields.

About possible pests and diseases of peppers “Health”

Such peppers can be attacked by the following parasites:

Spider mite. To combat it, products such as Fitoverm, Kraft, Akarin, Kleschevit are used.
Aphid. To eliminate it, ladybugs, the preparations Actellik and Fufanon and a soap solution (40 ml of liquid soap per 10 liters of water) help.
Slugs. To repel them, shag is used for soil cultivation, and tobacco is grown nearby, which is also effective against spider mites, leaf rollers and cruciferous flea beetles.
Gnawing cutworms, and not butterflies, but caterpillars, which gnaw the leaves and stems of peppers. Pheromone traps, regular loosening of the beds and digging up the soil before the first frost help to attract bait.

Despite the resistance to blossom end rot, there are other problems that should be anticipated or eliminated at the initial signs.

The concept of “black leg” is when the root collar darkens, followed by wilting of the plant. Then the soil needs to be loosened and sprayed with the “barrier” agent.
The appearance of hard black spots on fruits is late blight. They use the drugs “Barrier” or “Oxychom”.
Stolbur, at which peppers change shape and turn yellow. Weeding and loosening the soil, and immediate removal of diseased plants are important.
Spotted wilt that begins to affect the upper part of the plant. The leaves turn blue with a hint of bronze. Be sure to treat the variety with foundationazole, and your hands after work with potassium permanganate solution.

Diseases

The “Health” pepper variety is resistant to blossom end rot, but there are other diseases that are best known in advance in order to prevent the disease or respond to the first signs in time.

black leg (darkening of the root collar, wilting of plants) – loosening the soil, spraying with the “screen” preparation;
late blight (hard black spots on fruits) - preparations “Barrier”, “Oxychom”.
stolbur (yellowing, irregularly shaped fruits) – removing diseased plants, loosening the soil, weeding;
spotted wilt (starts from the top of the plant, the color of the leaves changes to a blue tint with a bronze tint) treatment of plants with foundationazole. When processing plants, treat the skin of your hands with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Pepper variety - “Health”, growing features and care

The varieties that are loved by summer residents in most climate-problem regions include peppers of the Zdorovye variety. The plant is an early ripening plant, with fruits ripening 85 - 90 days after germination, and pleases with ripe fruits not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground. The variety is unpretentious and resistant to most diseases.

Vegetable growers who grow “Zdorovye” peppers give the most flattering reviews when describing the variety, noting such characteristics of the variety as stability and productivity. The variety is widely known and is very popular not only in the middle zone, but also in the Urals.

Main characteristics and description

The pepper bush is semi-spreading and tall. In comfortable conditions, in protected soil, it can reach a height of 1 m. The plant produces up to 15 fruits at the same time:

The fruits are cone-shaped, drooping, 10-12 cm long, 5-6 cm in diameter. Wall thickness up to 4mm.
The fruits are tasty and aromatic.
Productivity reaches 4.5 kg per sq.m.
The color of ripe fruits is bright red, in the technical ripeness phase it is light green.
The pulp is dense and juicy.
Fruit weight 30-45g.

Diseases and pests

Most varieties of pepper are quite sensitive to most fungal and viral diseases - blackleg, white rot, fusarium. Therefore, despite the fact that the Zdorovye pepper variety is described as resistant to diseases such as blossom end rot, when growing it, preventive measures are required:

Disinfect the greenhouse and all equipment after completing seasonal work.
When choosing a place to plant pepper, take into account the requirements of crop rotation - return the plant to its original place no earlier than three years later.
Treat seeds before planting in disinfectant solutions.
Avoid over-humidifying the air in the greenhouse.
Carry out preventive spraying with fungicides and copper-containing preparations.

The fight against pepper pests - slugs, aphids, spider mites - is carried out using drugs offered by trade, or folk remedies - infusion of ash, tobacco, decoctions of potato or tomato tops.

Advantages and disadvantages

Vegetable growers often characterize and describe pepper Zdorovye as a stable and reliable variety. The most attractive features besides this:

Early ripening.
Resistance to shading, unpretentiousness.
High yield - up to 4.5 kg per sq.m.
Pleasant taste and aroma of fruits.
Resistance to blossom end rot.
Versatility of use - it is used in the form of salads, for preservation, and frozen.
Well preserved and transported.

Some summer residents consider the disadvantages of the variety to be that the wall thickness is quite small for pepper - 4 mm, preferring thicker-walled varieties of pepper.

Features of growing pepper

In order for pepper seedlings to grow strong and healthy, it is necessary to prepare the soil for its cultivation. You usually buy ready-made soil in gardening stores, but you can prepare it yourself.

To do this, garden soil is mixed with compost, ash, and mineral fertilizers. It must be remembered that plants prefer well-fertilized soil.

To disinfect, the soil is heated at high temperature in the oven or frozen outside.

Before planting, seeds are treated in a 1% solution of potassium permarganate, a growth stimulant. To speed up germination, place in a damp cloth at a temperature of 24 - 25 degrees. In these comfortable conditions, the seeds will hatch in a few days and will be ready for planting.

The prepared soil in the boxes is moistened, the hatched seeds are placed on it at intervals of 2-3 cm, and then covered with earth (approximately 5-7 mm). The box is covered with paper or film (not hermetically sealed) and placed in a warm place.

The first two weeks after germination, the temperature is maintained at 16-18 degrees. The seedlings at this stage grow quite slowly, but they must be watered very carefully, avoiding waterlogging of the soil, since at this stage the sprouts are very susceptible to blackleg disease.

After hardening, the box with seedlings is placed in more comfortable conditions - at a temperature of 20 - 22 degrees, and fed with mineral fertilizers.

Seedlings at the age of 4-5 weeks are planted in peat pots or plastic glasses. With the onset of warmth, they are planted in a permanent place.

Pepper care

It is best to prepare the soil for growing peppers in the fall:

Select areas where cabbage, green vegetables or cucumbers were previously grown.
Clear of remaining vegetation.
Compost, dolomite flour or lime are added to the ground.
Sow mustard or other green manures.

In the spring, holes are prepared on the site at a distance of 30 - 40 cm between plants and 45 - 50 cm between rows, compost, mineral fertilizers, ash are added to them, and moistened. If the plant is grown in a greenhouse, the distance between the holes is 5-10 cm greater than in the ground.

Seedlings from pots are planted in the ground and watered again, preferably using warm water.

The Zdorovye pepper bush is distinguished by its rather large height and high yield, so it is necessary to provide supports and staking of plants, since the pepper stems are quite fragile, especially the first month after planting.

Further care includes:

Watering every 7-10 days.
Weeding and loosening the soil.
Feeding - the first month - with green fertilizer (infusion of mullein or grass), then - 2-3 feedings with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Formation of the plant - leaves and all shoots are removed up to the fork of the stem, and when the fruits appear, they are carefully tied up.
During the flowering period, do not allow the temperature in the greenhouse to rise above 30 degrees, as this prevents fruit set.

Pepper is a moisture-loving plant, however, it does not tolerate high air humidity. To avoid this, greenhouses must be ventilated and the ground mulched with grass clippings or hay to maintain its moisture.

If you follow these measures, your plants will be healthy and will delight you with a magnificent harvest of sweet peppers.

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Reviews

Leonid, 54 years old “Last summer I grew this variety of peppers, I can say that the fruits are tasty even when they are still green. The peppers grew in a greenhouse, they felt good in our Perm climate, I recommend the “Health” variety to anyone who has doubts.”

Valentina, 44 years old “I planted Zdorovye pepper seedlings at 45 days of age, at that time it was +25 in the greenhouse, the plants took root well. I watered it once a week, but generously. I pinched the top of my head, the bushes grew powerful, and I needed support. The harvest was collected at the end of August, the peppers are tasty and juicy.”

Nikolai, 39 years old “My wife and I plant Pepper Zdorovye every year. I like this variety because of its rapid ripening, when other varieties are just beginning to ripen; we already make salads, bake, and preserve from the fruits of this variety. There is no need for special care for this plant, everything is watered, loosened, weeded as always, and you need to tie it to a support, since the bush is tall.”

Main characteristics of pepper fruits Health

Sweet red pepper Health: photo of variety

The fruits of this pepper have the following main features and characteristics:

Red peppers of the Zdorovye variety have an elongated prism-shaped shape, with a slightly wavy surface. Since the fruits are quite small in size and have such a shape - they are very similar in appearance to varieties of hot peppers, gardeners often do not dare to try the crop right away, as they say, “from the bush”;
in the technical maturity phase, peppers can be eaten; at this stage they are characterized by a light green tint. At the stage of biological ripeness, the fruits acquire a red tint; it is at this stage that the seeds of the Health pepper ripen, which can be collected for subsequent sowing;
Zdorovye sweet peppers have a small wall thickness - about 4 cm, but at the same time the peppers are very juicy, dense, “meaty”, with the most delicate thin skin;
the size of the Health peppers, as already mentioned, is small - on average 10 - 13 cm, the diameter of the fruit is 5 -7 cm, the approximate weight of each pepper is 30-40 grams;
The taste characteristics of the Zdorovye pepper variety are remarkable; even at the stage of technical ripeness, its excellent taste is noted, with no bitterness. Pepper Health is actively used for twists, but for this it is recommended to use only biologically ripe fruits that have reached a red color.