Pepper Claudio

A hybrid called Claudio was bred by Dutch breeders, and in 2007 it was officially recognized in Russia as well. It shows the highest yield when grown in the southern regions.

Claudio, aka Claudio, is a hybrid bell pepper suitable for both outdoor and indoor cultivation. This variety demonstrates resistance to prolonged exposure to adverse conditions, as well as to sunburn. Good immunity allows Claudio to successfully resist the tobacco mosaic virus. It should also be mentioned that the germination rate of the planting material reaches 100%.

Strong, erect Claudio pepper bushes are medium covered with large, rich green foliage. Since the hybrid is determinant, its side branches also differ in power. The height of the bushes reaches 60 to 90 centimeters in the southern regions. On each of them, from 8 to 12 peppers of the same size and the same appearance are formed. Fruits of an unusual shape, resembling elongated cubes, are divided from the inside into 4 chambers.

As the pepper ripens, it gradually transforms its color from dark green to almost burgundy. The dense but thin skin has a beautiful glossy sheen. The mass of ripe vegetables ranges from 100 to 172 grams, and the wall thickness reaches 6.5-7.8 millimeters. The average diameter of Claudio pepper reaches 7.5 centimeters, and the length does not go beyond 13-13.5 centimeters. The fruits are formed amicably.

The juicy pulp of Claudio peppers has an excellent taste: delicate, slightly sweet and possessing a spicy bitterness. The aroma of the fruit can be called spicy. Most often, vegetables are eaten raw, but they can also be used to prepare hot meals and preparations. Being green, the fruits demonstrate good keeping quality, are stored for 2 months, and can be transported without problems.

The Claudio variety can be called mid-season, since the period from the moment of germination to harvest lasts only 85 to 90 days. In the first wave of fruiting, about 10 fruits are tied on the bush, and in the second - a little less, from 5 to 7 pieces.

The collection of Claudio peppers begins in late July or early August, and continues until the end of September. On average, about 10 fruits are formed on each bush, which allows the gardener to collect up to 3-3.5 kilograms of ripe vegetables.

Sowing seeds of Claudio peppers for seedlings is carried out from mid-February to the first week of March, depending on the region. Since the hybrid material usually goes on sale already being disinfected, it is possible not to carry out additional procedures, but to start germination immediately. After the grains have been in a wet gauze for 2-3 days, they can be immediately distributed into individual containers in order to avoid picking in the future.Until the sprouts appear, the containers should be at a temperature equal to +25 degrees, and then it can be reduced to +18 degrees. During this period, the seedlings are always highlighted.

A week later, the daytime temperature rises to + 21 ... 23 degrees, and the night - up to + 18 ... 19 degrees. Planting should be watered carefully to prevent the occurrence of a black leg. From time to time, it is suggested to irrigate the seedlings with potassium permanganate. When the first leaves appear on the sprouts, the peppers will need to be fed. Claudio's landing in a greenhouse or on open ground under a shelter is carried out at the end of May or even at the beginning of summer, when the soil has already warmed up to + 14 ... 15 degrees. When distributing bushes in the garden, it is important to ensure that there are no more than 3-4 plants per square meter.

The main components of caring for Claudio peppers are proper irrigation and feeding. Watering the plant requires moderate, but regular, so it will be more correct to organize a drip system. In the near-trunk circle, a mulching layer of sawdust, peat or straw is necessarily created, the thickness of which is 5-6 centimeters. It is better to update the material every 3 weeks. The culture reacts equally well to organic matter and to ready-made mineral complexes. So, you can feed the peppers with a mullein diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 10, or chicken droppings diluted in a ratio of 1: 20. From store products, you should pay attention to "Vermisol", "Crystalon" and "Baikal-EM".

For the successful cultivation of bell pepper, one must not forget about foliar spraying. For this purpose, it is proposed to use "Epin", "Zircon" and boric acid. It is important that when the plant has formed fruits, the amount of nitrogen in fertilizers is reduced, and the dose of potassium and phosphorus, on the contrary, is increased. It should be mentioned that the hybrid is not afraid of high temperatures, but in extreme heat it should still be protected with a non-woven fabric. The formation of a bush involves the gradual removal of leaves and side shoots, located before the first fork. The first large bud of peppers is allowed and not removed. For the culture, fixation on a stick or trellis is also required, without which the plant stem can break.