Growing vegetables on your own plot is a labor-intensive task, but it is completely worth it. Sweet pepper “Kakadu”, a common type of this crop, has won the attention of summer residents with its unpretentiousness and productivity. It got its name due to the shape of the fruit, which resembles a parrot's beak.
What is a plant
This species comes in two colors, red and yellow. Moreover, the former are slightly larger and longer than the latter.
It is not difficult to find a detailed description of the variety; it is important to correctly take into account the requirements and rules of cultivation.Then you can expect a positive result.
Plant:
- Height: 1.4–1.5 m.
- Ripening period: 130–135 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: curved.
- Color: red.
- Weight: 500 gr.
- Length: 30 cm.
- Taste: excellent.
- Wall thickness: 60–80 mm.
Growing seedlings and planting in the ground
Characteristics of the variety recommend cultivation in greenhouses. Suitable for open ground only in regions with warm climates. The seedling method is used. Seeds are sown in February or early March. If you use branded seed, there will be no need for dressing. The seeds are processed by the manufacturer.
After the emergence of seedlings, it is necessary to observe the light and temperature conditions. Dosed watering and a certain amount of fertilizing. Pepper does not tolerate transplantation, so it must be picked very early, in the cotyledon development phase.
When the 6th leaf appears on the plant, it needs to be moved to a permanent place. At the same time, at 1 m2 there are 4 plants. Pepper seedlings are planted in well-lit areas. Since the hybrid does not tolerate shade.
Features of plant care
Mandatory agrotechnical practices for Kakadu pepper f1:
- Weeding.
- Loosening.
- Watering.
- Feeding.
The plant can be watered with solutions of droppings, manure, urea, and ash. This will give additional strength for the development of fruits. Mulching of beds is carried out using rotted straw and hay.
To obtain maximum yield, the plant is shaped. Initially in 3 trunks, then the weakest one is removed. The remaining stems are tied together and pulled to the support.
Water once a week until fruiting begins. During the period of active ripening, the number of irrigations and the volume of water for them are increased.
Harvest volume and application
If all requirements are met, 3 kg of fruit can be obtained from 1 plant. You should monitor the amount of moisture the plant receives; its lack leads to slower growth, ovaries and flowers fall off.
Vegetables are used to prepare fresh salads. Suitable for freezing and canning. The area of use is wide; pepper is well stored in any form.
Diseases and pests
"Kakadu" is susceptible to late blight. The danger of this disease is that it can become active even at the stage of growing seedlings. Non-intervention may lead to the death of the plant. Disease prevention is carried out by treating the plant with fungicides. Affected bushes must be removed.
If the irrigation regime is disrupted and the temperature fluctuates too sharply, blossom end rot may develop. To avoid the death of pepper, it is necessary to follow the rules.
Among insect pests, the plant suffers from spider mites and aphids. To combat them, the bushes are sprayed with a solution of wood ash.
What gardeners say about Kakadu pepper
A lot of useful information can be found by reading reviews from summer residents about varieties and hybrids. Some share their experiences, some simply express their own opinions.
- Larisa. Considers this variety to be the best of the best. The description of the Kakadu pepper is confirmed by the results in the beds. In a good year from 1 m2 it turns out 10 kg of vegetables. Delicious fruits perform well in winter preparations and fresh salads. An unpretentious and very productive hybrid.
- Alexei. An attempt to grow peppers on the plot was unsuccessful. The plant grew to the stated size, but the fruits turned out to be very small. There are more productive varieties that can be grown without much effort.
- Vera Stepanovna. He has been growing peppers for 3 years in a row.The variety is most attractive due to its early ripening period. And, of course, great taste and meatiness.
Growing Kakadu peppers requires some experience. Therefore, you should carefully study all the characteristics, features of planting and care.
