Early ripening and high-yielding hybrid of pepper "Kalif" (Khalif) from Japanese breeders

Pepper Kalif (Khalif) is cold-resistant and unpretentious. Hybrid Suitable for growing in regions with sudden weather changes, heat and drought. It is planted in greenhouses, hotbeds or open ground. Peppers make tasty and healthy dishes - the flesh is tender and sugary.

Let's look further at the description of the Calif pepper and find out how to grow a rich harvest on your site.

What kind of pepper is this

Sweet Kalif pepper is the result of the work of Japanese breeders. Thanks to its taste, it has become widespread throughout the world.

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The hybrid shows resistance to the main diseases of the crop - tobacco mosaic, powdery mildew, root rot. Unpretentious, rarely exposed to pests and weeds.

It bears fruit for a long time and sets fruit in any climatic conditions.

Distinctive features

Early ripening, ripens within 90 days from the appearance of the first shoots. The bushes are miniature, about 50-60 cm in height. The leaves are green, medium in size. The shoots are short and powerful.

Fruit characteristics and yield

The fruits are large, the weight of one varies from 180 to 210 g. The shape is prism-shaped, elongated. The wall thickness is 9 mm, which allows the peppers to be used for long-term storage. The pulp is fleshy and sweet.

It is universal in use, the yield is stable - 8-10 fruits from one bush.

Preparation for cultivation

Seed material is purchased in trusted stores; upon purchase, the expiration date of the seeds, the manufacturer, and the integrity of the packaging are studied. At home, the seeds are inspected for defects; specimens with stains or scratches are thrown away. The remaining seeds are checked for germination - placed in a jar of water and salt (50 g of salt per 1 liter of water) and stirred clockwise. The seeds that sink to the bottom are used for planting.

Seed disinfection is carried out using a solution of potassium permanganate, aloe juice or Bordeaux mixture. The seeds are placed in a fabric bag and dipped in liquid for 20 minutes, taken out and dried on a clean towel. They can also be disinfected using the oven - place on a baking sheet and put in the oven for an hour at a temperature of +180°C.

Important! After disinfection, the material is germinated - placed in damp gauze and put in a warm place for two days. To accelerate development, the growth stimulator “Kornevin” is added.

Hybrid Kalif is grown in seedlings, so prepare the container and soil in advance. Any dry and clean container is suitable - flower pots, peat cups, wooden boxes. Ready-made soil from the store or soil from the garden are used as soil. The soil is fertilized with manure, compost or humus, and clean river sand is added for looseness.

Growing seedlings

Seedlings are prepared at the end of March. The containers are filled with soil and grooves are made 1 cm deep. Place 1-2 seeds in each hole, sprinkle soil on top and water with warm water.

Store seedlings in a warm and sunny place; sweet peppers are a heat-loving crop. If there is a lack of natural sunlight, phytolamps are purchased.

Watered seedlings as the soil dries, approximately once every 4-6 days.It is important to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to fungi and viruses. Two weeks after planting, fertilizing with manure or chicken droppings is organized. The next time the fertilizer is applied after 15 days, mineral components are used - superphosphate, potassium salt, ammonium nitrate.

Important! If the peppers are planted in small pots or cups, after a month the gardeners organize a pick, that is, they transplant the seedlings into a larger container. If this is not done, then the roots will not have enough space to grow and develop. Plant the sprouts carefully so as not to damage the fragile roots and leaves.

Planting pepper

The beds for peppers are prepared in the fall. The best predecessors are peas, corn, cabbage. It is not recommended to plant vegetables after potatoes or tomatoes. At the end of October, the soil is dug up, lumps and weeds are removed, and manure is added. In April, the soil is dug up again, cleaned of debris and leaves. Recommended planting pattern for Calif pepper 50x70 cm.

For planting, choose a cloudy, windless morning. Seedlings are placed in holes 3-5 cm deep, the base of the stem is slammed with earth and sprinkled with peat chips. After planting, the peppers are watered and straw is placed on the beds - it retains moisture and nourishes the young plants. In the first week, the bushes are covered with film or thin glass to protect them from winds and frosts.

Important! Before planting in the greenhouse, all walls and doors are wiped with a solution of succinic acid, the soil is watered with Bordeaux mixture, and the structure is ventilated.

Further care

Pepper Kalif requires timely care. It consists of fertilizing, watering and loosening the beds:

1. About 2 liters of warm water are consumed per bush. In rainy weather, the beds are watered once a week, in dry and hot weather - once every 4-5 days.If the leaves curl, it means the plant does not have enough moisture, increase the volume of water. The best time for the procedure is early morning or evening to avoid sunburn and evaporation.
2. Loosening helps get rid of weeds and prevent their appearance. The procedure makes the soil lighter and airier, improves the flow of oxygen to the roots. They loosen the beds once a week to a depth of 5-10 cm. In addition to the bushes, they also pay attention to the aisles where weeds often appear.
3. During the ripening period, Kalif pepper is fertilized 2-3 times. Alternate organics and mineral complexes: potassium, phosphorus, droppings, urea, ash. The procedure is carried out every 15 days, after watering the soil. Fertilizers improve the taste of fruits, their presentation, and protect them from diseases and pests. For foliar feeding, spraying with Bordeaux mixture or nettle infusion is used.