Presentation of market peppers from Szentes:
Characterisation:
Peppers are an important vegetable crop in the potato family (Solanaceae). It is one of the most important vegetables in Hungary, as it is one of the main ingredients of Hungarian cuisine. It has a high vitamin C content and a high water content, but its calorie content is extremely low. This variety is an excellent, hot, filling pepper. Its berries are shouldered, bluntly pointed, pendulous, pale green to red, with a pleasant spicy flavour, weighing 60-70 g on average. It is a prolific, prolific variety.
Market peppers from Szentes:
Soil requirements:
Prefers friable soils with good nutrient supply. It is important that the soil does not become compacted, so it is advisable to loosen the soil occasionally.
Light requirements:
Light-hungry.
Water demand:
Relatively high water requirement, water frequently with small amounts of water.
Heat demand:
Sensitive to extreme weather. Plant seedlings only when there is no threat of spring frosts. The ideal temperature is 22-26°C.
Nutrient requirements:
A nutrient-demanding plant. It prefers to be replenished in the year before the growing season, but if a nutrient deficiency is detected during the growing season, it is advisable to replenish it urgently. If it gets too much nitrogen, it kicks off the flowers and the crop. Potassium is important for it at the time of ripening.
Growing market peppers in Szentes:
Seed sowing:
February-March, for seedling production.
Planting time:
After spring frosts have passed (early May).
Spacing:
Recommended row spacing: 60 cm
Recommended planting spacing: 40 cm
Harvest:
From mid summer to late autumn.
