Pepper Astrakhansky 147

Pepper Astrakhansky 147 is a variety of hot peppers that attracts the attention of gardeners with its resistance to external influences and high yield. It is worth considering in more detail the peculiarities of culture.

Pepper Astrakhansky 147 is an actively growing shrub that is suitable for growing outdoors. Specifications:

• ripening period - mid-early;

• bushes - powerful, compact;

• leaves are medium in size, dark green in color.

As it grows, the bush forms several stems, on which large fruits appear.

The half-stem variety does not take up much space on the site, for which it is appreciated by gardeners. The bush grows pliable and resistant to various conditions, including frost, drought and temperature extremes. Fruit characteristics:

• weight - up to 45 grams;

• length - from 6 to 9 centimeters;

• the skin is dense, thick, dark red when ripe.

Peppers are excellent for long-distance transportation.

The variety attracts the attention of gardeners with the pungent taste of the fruits, which are actively used for cooking:

• sauces;

• pastes;

• salads;

• first courses.

Astrakhan pepper is a juicy fruit with excellent taste characteristics, but it is not recommended to use it fresh.

On average, the first fruits appear after 120-145 days after transplanting the seedlings into the greenhouse.

Variety Astrakhan pepper 147 from one bush is capable of producing up to 1.5 kilograms of fruit. The first peppers appear in the middle of summer and continue to form until the first frost.

Pepper Astrakhansky 147 is an unpretentious plant. To achieve high yields, you should take care of the correct preparation of seeds for seedlings, which consists of several stages.

1. Selection. It implies screening out samples that are not suitable for growing, which can be determined by placing the material in a glass of warm water for a day. The floating seeds are harvested, the rest are planted.

2. Strengthening the immune system. In potassium permanganate, seeds are disinfected. This will be enough for the plant to survive the attacks of pests and disease.

3. Treatment. The seeds are thoroughly soaked in growth-stimulating solutions. Then the ripening time of the culture can be shortened.

The seed is planted in peat pots. Usually, planting work is carried out in mid-March. The seeds are buried in the prepared soil by no more than 2 centimeters. After that, sprinkle with earth and watered abundantly, and then put the containers in the sun. Transplantation to a greenhouse or open ground is carried out after about 2 months, when warm weather sets in, and the ground warms up as much as possible. Disembarkation scheme:

1. leave a distance of 30 cm between seedlings;

2. keep a distance of 40 cm between the rows;

3. the immersion depth of seedlings should not exceed 5-6 cm.

Before transplanting, the seedlings are hardened. The soil is also prepared by carefully fertilizing the selected area in the process of loosening and digging.

It is possible to increase the yield of Astrakhan pepper by following agrotechnical recommendations. We list the main points that need to be considered when caring for a plant.

1. Watering. It is not necessary to water the peppers in the first week. Next, you should add water to the soil 1-3 times a week, increasing watering during periods of drought and active growth. Since peppers are grown outdoors, this needs to be monitored.

2. Top dressing. On average, it is enough to apply fertilizers 3-4 times per season. Usually, top dressing is used when the crop is growing, blooming and bearing fruit. Gardeners recommend giving preference to mineral complexes and organic compounds that will give the plant the necessary amount of nutrients.

3. Loosening. An obligatory procedure carried out after each watering. It is a light digging of the earth near the pepper in order to impregnate it with oxygen.

4. Weeding. This is also a necessary procedure for peppers, through which it will be possible to prevent the development of diseases and pests.

Additionally, gardeners are advised to prune pepper bushes. Dried, deformed or infected leaves should be removed.

Seedlings are planted in the warm season. Conditions:

• ambient temperature - not less than +15 degrees Celsius;

• soil temperature - +9 degrees or more;

• the weather is not cloudy, mostly sunny.

Before transplanting the peppers, the soil is thoroughly fertilized and dug up, regardless of where the crop is planned to be planted.

Variety Astrakhansky 147 is a fairly strong plant that does not lend itself to attacks by diseases and pests. It is possible to strengthen the immunity of the variety through preventive treatments. Gardeners recommend spraying with special formulations, which you can buy in a specialized store.

Reviews

The key advantage of the culture is the sharp and juicy taste of its fruits, which makes it possible to prepare unique dishes and preparations. And also in the reviews, gardeners note the unpretentiousness of the plant, and the possibility of growing pepper in the open field.