Fakir

Fakir pepper is an early-maturing and high-yielding sweet pepper variety, characterized by its universal use and resistance to diseases and pests. The vegetation period ranges from 90 to 120 days, allowing for an early harvest. Plants are semi-determinate or determinate, up to 55-60 cm tall, with a semi-spreading form. Fruits have an elongated-conical shape, colored red at biological maturity and yellowish at technical maturity. Fruit weight varies from 60 to 100 grams, with wall thickness reaching 6-7 mm, ensuring juicy, crisp flesh with a pleasant aroma. The Fakir variety is well-suited for cultivation both in open ground and greenhouses, making it versatile for various climatic conditions. It is recommended to grow using seedlings, sown in February-March and transplanted in May. The optimal planting scheme is 70x40 cm or 5 plants per 1 m². Full sun exposure is required for successful growth. Yield varies from 0.7 to 3.0 kg per 1 m² according to some data, reaching 6-11 kg per 1 m² according to others, indicating high productivity with proper care. Fruits of the Fakir pepper are versatile in use: they are excellent for fresh consumption as well as various types of preservation. Due to its dense flesh and good taste, this variety is popular among gardeners and farmers. The variety is known for its uniform yield, facilitating harvest and enabling significant production volume within a short time. All these qualities make Fakir pepper an excellent choice for cultivation both in home gardens and commercial vegetable farming.