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Pepper Ogonyok: variety description and characteristics
Red pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
Hot pepper Ogonyok is the result of breeding work by Russian researchers who began to breed the variety back in 1999. In 2006, some time after the breeding of the variety, Ogonyok red pepper received an official status, and all the characteristics and characteristics of the variety, its features were most clearly described. Thanks to the recognition, the variety was allowed to grow completely in any regions of Russia.
Today, the hot pepper variety Ogonyok is grown in several ways - in the open field, in greenhouse conditions, on balconies and window sills. It all depends solely on the preferences of the gardener himself, on what result he seeks when growing peppers of this variety. The height of the shrub in the conditions of the garden reaches about half a meter. If peppers are grown in pots, then usually their height does not exceed 35 centimeters, the bush has a dense pyramidal crown, which looks quite decorative, especially when peppers appear on it. In terms of timing, the variety belongs to the mid-season - the fruits ripen about 120 days after the first shoots have appeared. On the bush, inflorescences and fruits of various shapes and sizes can be located at the same time, it all depends on the stage of their ripening. Productivity in greenhouse conditions can reach 3.8 kilograms per square meter of planting, which is quite a high figure.
It is important to know a clear description of the bitter peppers of the Ogonyok variety, so as not to confuse the Ogonyok peppers with any other varieties of peppers. At the fire, the fruits are rather long, conical. The average weight of one pepper is 20 grams. The pods are rather drooping, as soon as they reach maximum maturity, the fruits acquire a dark red hue. However, it is often possible, under the name Ogonyok pepper, to meet varieties with completely different characteristics - the fruits in them are both yellow and round, but this does not at all correspond to what the Ogonyok pepper looks like in reality, and any gardener, both professional and beginner, needs take into account these circumstances.
Pepper Ogonyok: the pros and cons of the variety
Hot pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
Like any variety, Ogonyok pepper has both its positive qualities and disadvantages. Below we will present, as a table, a listing of all the advantages and disadvantages of the variety of hot pepper Ogonyok, which gardeners can grow on plots, in greenhouse and indoor conditions.
| Advantages of the Ogonyok variety | Disadvantages of the Ogonyok variety |
| A gardener can grow a variety of pepper Ogonyok even in the open field, as well as in a greenhouse or on the windowsill of his own apartment. | Pepper seeds Ogonyok can be very easily confused with others: today, not the most conscientious sellers under the guise of Ogonyok sell completely different varieties that have much less advantages |
| The bush is small in size, very compact, and this is also a huge advantage to look out for. | Average ripening period - as a rule, in the conditions of the Russian climate, gardeners still prefer early varieties to a greater extent, therefore Ogonyok may be less preferable |
| The peculiarity of the variety is that peppers are very resistant to various kinds of fungal and bacterial, as well as viral diseases. | This variety does not have a high level of yield, which should also be paid attention to, so as not to pin unnecessary hopes on the variety and not be disappointed in it. |
| Spark peppers have a very bright and rich aroma, as well as a pungent taste, which perfectly distinguishes this variety from all the others. | Red peppers Spark do not ripen at the same time: in one period on the bush there can be only formed inflorescences, and fruits of varying degrees of ripeness, which, of course, smears the impression of the plant |
| Peppers Ogonyok, or rather their bushes, have bright decorative properties, they can be used not even for the sake of the harvest, but simply because of their attractive appearance | |
| The bush does not need to be formed, since it is already quite compact, of an interesting shape, it does not grow, which must also be attributed to the unconditional advantages |
Pepper Spark: benefits and harms
Indoor pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
But, even in spite of some of the listed disadvantages, Ogonyok hot pepper is very actively used in cooking and medicine. This substance, despite the fact that it has an incredibly pungent effect and a corresponding pungent taste, has found very active use for pain relief, as well as for the treatment of colds and respiratory viral diseases. In addition, pepper is great for improving digestion and can also provide incredible benefits for frostbite in the extremities.
The tincture, which is prepared just on the basis of an extract of hot pepper Ogonyok, can be used for shock reactions, as well as in the case of a heart attack, fainting or light-headedness. At home, pepper can also perform a fairly large number of useful functions. For example, the pods can be added to pickles or hot dishes to add flavor. If the gardener has decided to store Ogonyok indoor peppers for a long time, then it is best to send them to freeze or dry them. Also, on the basis of hot peppers of the Ogonyok variety, you can cook adjika or gorloder, pepper tincture, which are very popular among the people, as well as in some national dishes.
Nevertheless, no matter how useful the red pepper is, if you handle it incorrectly, then not only will it not bring any benefit, but it can also cause irreparable harm to a person. It easily infects mucous membranes, causes burns and irritation. Therefore, it is best not to use pepper for people who have been diagnosed with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. If the cook or the person handling the pepper has sensitive skin, it is best to use protective gloves before handling it. In addition, they should not touch the face, especially the eyes. If suddenly pepper juice gets on the skin, then it must be immediately treated with cold water, and then lubricated with sunflower oil to soften the site of the lesion.
Features of growing pepper varieties Ogonyok
Indoor pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
Of course, within the framework of this article, one cannot fail to mention some of the features of growing Ogonyok pepper. Pepper seeds Spark seedlings are best planted around the end of February, since it is at this time that the length of the day begins to gradually increase. Thanks to this, the growth of the plant will be more visible and active. Pepper seeds Ogonyok are placed in the ground to a depth of no more than one centimeter, and the box should be covered with glass or foil, and the cover should not be removed until the very first shoots appear. The temperature for germination should be kept within the range of 23-25 degrees, since it is these indicators that are the most favorable for the plant.
The seedling period is quite long, and at this time it is also necessary to carry out several elementary actions. Watering should be done as the top grade dries up. It is best to water the plant with warm water that has settled to room temperature. After the very first leaf is formed on the bush, the seedlings can be gradually planted in separate cups.At the same time, it is better to do this by the transshipment method so that the earthen lump and the roots in it do not suffer. It is best to feed Ogonyok peppers with mineral complexes that are sold in specialized stores: they are called "for seedlings". The best mixture is called "Fertika" - it has already been tested by experienced gardeners, is distinguished by its effectiveness and the fact that this complex mixture contains all the necessary microelements and macronutrients that have an excellent effect on the growth of seedlings and the adaptability of its root system.
Hot pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
Before the seedlings are planted outdoors, it is best for the gardener to harden them. To do this, about 2 weeks before disembarkation, the seedlings are taken out on the street or on the balcony, the overexposure time should increase day by day.
Planting scheme for pepper Ogonyok - 40x40 or 50x50. A certain amount of humus is added to each hole before planting, and compost may also work. In addition, in order for the acidity of the soil to normalize, it is necessary to add a spoonful of wood ash. If the grower does not have ash, it can be easily replaced with superphosphate or potassium sulfate, as they are also great as a top dressing. In fact, the fertilizers applied at once will be enough for the pepper for the entire coming season, so the gardener may not worry too much about this topic.
The bush in the rota process does not need pruning or shaping - it is quite compact, forms a crown on its own, all the necessary for its development has developed. A garter for compact pepper is also not provided. It is only necessary to water the plant in accordance with the schedule, weed weeds, which can sprout in large numbers around the shrub. The earth does not need loosening, and this process is not entirely appropriate in this case. It is best to mulch the soil, since the roots of the plant are located quite close to the surface, and it is quite easy to damage them by mechanical movements when loosening the soil.
When the season ends, and the temperature does not rise above 13-15 degrees, it is best for the gardener to pick off all the peppers from the bush, even if they did not have time to ripen. The bush can be dug out of open ground and transplanted into a pot in which it will overwinter.
Red Pepper Spark can be grown indoors. Homemade pepper seeds Ogonyok are prepared for planting in the same way as they are prepared for growing seedlings. Young plants need the same care regimen. It should be transplanted into a permanent container for growing pepper Spark when about seven formed leaves appear on the bush. It is best to lay artificial drainage at the bottom of the pot; for this, gardeners take expanded clay, broken brick and river stones, which are excellent for these purposes.
Homemade bitter pepper Ogonyok: photo of the variety
If homemade pepper Spark grows in a pot, then it must be constantly fed, since the bush will carry out its life activity not seasonally, but throughout the year. Nutrition for the bush can also be very diverse, you should carefully monitor the condition of the plant. You can buy for these purposes not only the aforementioned Fertika, but also concentrates with a high humus content. These include BioMaster specifically for vegetable crops, or BioHumus, which are produced specifically for feeding peppers and tomatoes. Top dressing is applied in accordance with the instructions and an individual schedule, which is drawn up by the gardener himself.
In the summer period, the bushes of peppers Ogonyok can be safely displayed on the balcony, or simply grown in the open field as in a temporary environment. Taking care of an adult plant will be a little more difficult than if you had to take care of it in an open space, in the garden. The crown must be shortened every spring, this applies to the main branches.Vertical stepchildren are also cut out, which only lead to thickening of the crown, but at the same time do not have a positive effect on the fruiting or appearance of the pepper bush in any way.
If a gardener wants to transplant hot pepper Ogonyok, then it is best to prepare a disinfected sterile soil, and transplant a week after the pruning has been carried out. Top dressing in the spring and summer period is carried out every 10 days, but in winter it is best to feed the peppers every 4 weeks. Spraying red pepper A fire against pests should be done as a preventive measure. For this, effective fungicides are used, as well as insectoacaricidal preparations.
