Pepper "Pride of Russia": variety description, yield reviews

The name "Pride of Russia" bell pepper perfectly describes this variety. In recent years, it has become a favorite among many gardeners and breeders because the fruits are sweet and delicious. The bushes are small and compact, and the plant itself is easy to care for. No drawbacks have been found, but many advantages have been identified: for example, the fruits grow quickly.

How to plant and grow?

A unique feature of this variety is that it's suitable for both open and closed ground. It's recommended to grow them exclusively in temperate climates. Equatorial, tropical, and other climates are not suitable. It's best to start planting seedlings 60 days before transplanting them to their permanent location, although this isn't necessary if you're using growth stimulants or fertilizers. It's best to plant them indoors rather than on a balcony, as the optimal temperature for seedlings is 26-28 degrees Celsius. Before planting, the soil must be prepared. This is quite simple: simply fertilize the soil with various fertilizers, manure, and humus, then dig a hole and plant the seedlings, making sure to water them.

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Plant care

Caring for the "Pride of Russia" pepper is virtually no different from caring for other crops. The main thing to remember is that the water used for irrigation should be warm and settled, not cold and fresh. Water as the soil dries out; avoid overwatering to avoid damaging the root system. Fertilize the soil twice a month with various mineral and natural fertilizers. If insects are present, treat the pepper with a special solution. Loosen the soil at least every two weeks to prevent weeds from absorbing the pepper's minerals.
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Important!

Of course, to prevent the peppers from spoiling before they're ready to eat, they need to be stored properly. The best way to preserve them is to freeze them. First, wash them thoroughly, then remove the seeds and stem. Cut them into cubes and rinse again. Let them dry for a while, then place them in a bag (you can vacuum-seal them to save space if desired) and freeze them. Keep in mind that you can't refreeze them.

Plant

One of the main advantages of the "Pride of Russia" variety is its compact bushes. They typically grow up to 50 cm in length, with small, neat green leaves. If they begin to turn yellow or become spotted, this is a sign of disease. Unfortunately, this variety has not been found to be resistant to any diseases, so be prepared to encounter tobacco mosaic, cladosporiosis, fusarium, and other diseases at any time.

Fruit

The fruits typically weigh up to 130 grams. They're quite large, especially compared to the "Winnie the Pooh" pepper, which can reach a maximum weight of only 60 grams. However, peppers like "Yellow Bell" and "Big Girl" can weigh over 200 grams! They take a long time to set, 100-105 days after planting. Their color makes it easy to tell whether they're ripe. If they're green, they need to hang on the vine for a while (if that's not possible, store them in a dark place), and if the fruits have turned dark red, they're ready to harvest. The peppers have thick, juicy walls. Up to 15 kg of peppers can be harvested from 1 m².

Interesting to know!

Peppers are delicious both fresh and canned. There are countless recipes for preserves using "Pride of Russia" peppers. You can make lecho, pickled peppers in oil, and much more. This way, you can prepare them for winter and be sure they won't spoil for quite some time after they're picked and canned.

Feedback from those who planted

Olga Sidorova, 23 years old, Voronezh. I've been searching for a productive pepper variety for a long time, as I've decided to start making preserves for sale. I tried more than five varieties, and I finally settled on the "Pride of Russia" variety. Indeed, this pepper truly is the pride of Russia! I don't know if it's Russia's or not, but it's certainly mine.

Mikhail Kravchenko, 46 ​​years old, St. Petersburg. I don't know why, but I didn't like this particular variety. I've been growing peppers at my dacha for over 15 years, and this pepper is clearly inferior to other varieties. The fruit didn't set, even though I cared for it as I should: I kept the fertilizer on, loosened the soil, and watered it.