What you need to know about Agapovsky pepper before growing
Sweet pepper half-shrubs can be found in many agricultural hobby areas. Agapovsky pepper is one of them. This variety was obtained by Russian breeders more than 2 decades ago and is registered in the State Register. Over the years of its existence, this sweet bell pepper has spread throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.
What's interesting?
The vegetable plant has an attractive appearance - on a powerful stem among the leaves, there are many huge fleshy rich red fruits. Moreover, peppers are the same size as those of hybrids, they have a wonderful taste and many useful substances in their composition. And the smell of sweet bell pepper is firmly retained even in processed Agapovsky fruits.
Description of the variety
Manufacturers give the following description of the variety:
| Variety information | The variety was obtained in Russia as a result of breeding work. |
| Pollination type | Although Agapovsky pepper is self-pollinated, you need to tap on its peduncle once a day to speed up the process. |
| View | The bush is semi-determinate. |
| Type of ovary formation | By the type of ovary formation, the vegetable plant belongs to the bouquet varieties. 3-4 fruits can grow nearby. |
| Ripening rate | The variety is early, 110–120 days must pass from sowing the seed into the soil until the fruits of technical ripeness appear. |
| Cultivation area | Grown indoors. Areas II and III of the light zone of Russia are considered the best for cultivation. |
| Stocking density (planting pattern) | When planting seedlings on ridges, the density must be observed - 4 bushes per 1 m². If the plants are close to each other, then the size of ripe fruits decreases significantly. |
| Yield | 9-10 kg of fruits per 1 m². |
| Fruit type | Fruits are prism-shaped, 9–11 cm long. In technical ripeness they are dark green, and in biological ripeness they are fiery. Sweet bell pepper Agapovsky variety has a pronounced aroma. |
| Purpose of fruits | Fruits are universal: they are used fresh for salads, for canning, preparation of preparations for the winter and second courses. |
| Resistant to adverse conditions | Bushes require constant and abundant watering. With a regular lack of moisture and a decrease in illumination, the fruits cease to set. |
| Disease resistance | The variety is resistant to fungal and viral diseases. But top rot and tobacco mosaics can take over. Aphids, whiteflies and spider mites can also attack sweet bell peppers. |
Appearance
The bush is low, compact, strongly leafy, less than 1 m high. The leaf blades are large, of a standard dark green color. Flowers are medium-sized, white. The tops of the peppers are directed towards the ground.
The fruits have an attractive appearance:
- Large - weighing about 110 g, and if all the rules of cultivation are observed, they grow up to 350 g.
- Thick-walled - the flesh reaches a thickness of 6 mm.
- With a smooth and slightly ribbed surface.
- The stalk is slightly depressed inward.
Also, vegetables perfectly tolerate transportation and are stored for a long time in a refrigerator or cellar at a temperature of + 10 ° C.
Pros and cons of the variety
Agapovskiy variety has both advantages and disadvantages over other sweet bell peppers.
Many farmers highlight the following positive qualities:
- fairly fast maturation;
- high productivity;
- resistance to attack by pests and most infections affecting nightshade crops;
- attractive appearance of the plant and its fruits;
- the versatility of the use of ripe peppers, their excellent taste;
- high content of useful trace elements and nutrients in the pulp.
And the negative sides include:
- exactingness to high-quality watering and good illumination;
- risk of injury by some diseases.
Thus, the variety has many more advantages than disadvantages.
Growing features
Experienced vegetable growers distinguish the following features of growing Agapovsky peppers:
- grows and bears fruit better in greenhouses;
- the bush needs support and garter;
- you need to remove the flower in the 1st branch of the main shoot - this will lead to an increase in green mass and have a positive effect on yield;
- at the very end of July, you need to pinch all the stems and remove the buds and flowers, because they will no longer ripen, but will only take away the strength from the bush. This procedure should be carried out in mid-August as well.
And we must also remember to remove the fruits in time so that they do not slow down the process of the appearance of new ovaries.
Reviews of gardeners
Anastasia, 43 years old:
“For several years I have been growing Agapovsky peppers. For me, not only taste is of great importance, but also the complexity of plant care. This variety suits me according to these characteristics: I collect a bountiful harvest with minimal procedures during the ripening period. I add ripe fruits to salads and stews, and also use them for meat dishes and winter preparations. "
Nikolay, 52 years old:
“I bought and planted Agapovsky pepper on the advice of my acquaintances, I am glad that I was not mistaken with my choice. Pleased with the quality of the fruits: fleshy and large. They are great for stuffing. I do not recommend using it in lecho, as pepper interrupts the taste of other ingredients. "
The many varieties and hybrids of sweet bell peppers make it difficult for the gardener to choose. But you should know that Agapovsky pepper is better than other varieties in many ways. Solanaceous plants give a stable and excellent yield if cultivation rules are followed.
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