Cultivars of peppers

Cultivars of peppers

All basic types of peppers existed even before their introduction to Europe. The original cultivars had small, spicy fruits, and through breeding, larger, non-spicy fruits were developed. Numerous cultivars and F1 hybrids with various characteristics have been...
Hydroponic cultivation of peppers

Hydroponic cultivation of peppers

In protected environments, peppers can also be grown without soil using a hydroponic system. The substrates used in hydroponic cultivation can be organic, inorganic, or synthetic. Organic substrates include coconut coir, rice husks, sawdust, bark, and pine needles;...
Fertilization of peppers

Fertilization of peppers

In basic soil preparation for pepper cultivation, 20 – 40 t/ha of manure is added. If the producer cannot obtain large quantities of manure, it is recommended to add at least 5 – 10 t/ha to the topsoil layer to preserve soil structure and improve...
Pepper harvesting

Pepper harvesting

Depending on market demands, peppers can be harvested at either the technological or physiological ripeness stage. Peppers are harvested by hand. Care must be taken during harvesting, as the branches are easily broken. The yield of technologically ripe fruits ranges...