Pepper Porteka

Porteka pepper is a versatile hybrid, resistant to diseases and pests, pleases gardeners with large, juicy fruits suitable for fresh consumption and cooking various dishes. It is worth considering the peculiarities of the variety in a similar way.

Breeders from Holland were engaged in the breeding of the Portek variety, who, by crossing different varieties, managed to obtain a unique pepper that absorbed the best characteristics of the previous species. Today pepper is popular everywhere, in Russia it is grown in many regions.

The Porteka pepper is a sweet variety suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. Specifications:

• bushes - medium-sized;

• leaf plates are small, bright green;

• shoots are powerful.

The variety pleases with large fruits with a juicy taste.

The compact bushes of Portek do not require much space in the garden, for which they are appreciated by gardeners. The main characteristics of the fruits of a unique hybrid include:

• weight - up to 160-200 grams;

• shape - narrow cone;

• wall thickness - 7 millimeters;

• skin color - dark red closer to ripening.

On the cut, you can see 2-3 chambers. Portec peppers are suitable for long distance transportation.

The fruits of the Portek pepper have a pleasant and juicy taste, suitable for fresh consumption, as well as in the form of various preparations.

The variety is distinguished by its early ripening period. The first fruits are already formed after 105 days from the moment the shoots were planted in the greenhouse. When growing Portek pepper in the open field, the dates are slightly shifted.

Under optimal growing conditions, it is possible to collect an average of 4.8 kg of juicy fruits from one square meter. If desired, the indicator can be increased.

Growing a unique hybrid requires adherence to a number of recommendations and the mandatory preparation of the seed for subsequent transplantation into the ground or greenhouse.

The cultivation of the hybrid is carried out through seedlings. Stages of seed preparation.

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 subsequently removed, and those that lie at the bottom are used for planting.

2. Strengthening the immune system. Disinfection is carried out by soaking the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate for a couple of hours. This will be enough for the plant to be less exposed to various diseases and pests.

3. Treatment. The last stage involves soaking the seeds in growth stimulants, which can be bought in specialized stores.

The seed is planted in pre-prepared peat pots. In early February, containers are bought, where the seeds are subsequently planted, deepening them by no more than 2 cm. After that, the earth in pots is watered with warm and settled water, and then the containers are placed in the sun. Transfer to a greenhouse or open ground is carried out after 60 days, when warm weather sets in, and the ground warms up as much as possible. Disembarkation scheme.

1. A distance of 40 cm must be taken into account between the seedlings.

2. It is necessary to retreat up to 60 cm between the rows.

3. The immersion depth of the peat pot should not be more than 7 cm.

Before transplanting seedlings, they are hardened. The soil is also prepared using fertilizers and loosening the soil.

You can achieve high yields from Portek pepper by following agrotechnical recommendations.

1. Watering. For the first week, the pepper does not require moisture, the plant needs to get used to it. After this time, the land must be watered 1-2 times, increasing the amount of liquid in drought and decreasing in the rainy season. If the peppers are grown in a greenhouse, the irrigation frequency does not change.

2. Top dressing. Fertilizing peppers of Dutch origin is recommended at least three times per season. Usually, feeding is carried out during the period of active growth of the culture, its flowering, fruiting. Gardeners advise using bird droppings, wood ash, and other types of organic fertilizers. And also mineral complexes or phosphorus-potassium mixtures are suitable as dressings.

3. Loosening. The procedure is required after each watering. With its help, the soil is saturated with oxygen, which almost immediately reaches the roots of the plant.

4. Weeding. This is also a necessary procedure for peppers, during which it will be possible to reduce the risk of insects and diseases in peppers.

Additionally, gardeners are advised to prune the Portek pepper bushes. Removing dry, damaged and long shoots will prevent the plant from dying.

Planting seedlings should be carried out in a warm and sunny season. Conditions:

• air temperature - above 15 degrees Celsius;

• soil temperature - from 8 degrees and above;

• the weather is sunny and not rainy.

Fertilize the soil before replanting sprouts.

The Portek variety is distinguished by strong immunity and is practically not exposed to pests and diseases, especially if proper care is provided. However, preventive treatment will not hurt.

Reviews

Gardeners note the attractive flavor characteristics of the variety, the fruits of which can be transported over long distances. And also in the reviews they write about the increased resistance of the plant to external influences and rapid maturation.