Maduro pepper is an old variety of sweet pepper originating from Spain, characterized by early ripening and attractive prism-shaped fruits. The average weight of each fruit ranges from 60 to 80 grams. In technical maturity, the fruits are dark green, and in biological maturity, they turn brick-red. They are juicy, aromatic, and very tasty, making this variety ideal for salads, grilling, and making paprika.
This pepper variety is suitable for cultivation both in greenhouse plastic tunnels and in open ground, especially in southern regions of Russia. The plant prefers light, structured soils with neutral acidity (pH 6.0-6.6), rich in organic matter. Planting begins in May, and harvest occurs in August, with a vegetative period of 100 to 150 days. For successful cultivation, regular watering, weeding, soil loosening, staking, and fertilization with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium-containing fertilizers are required.
Maduro pepper belongs to the annual herbaceous plants of the Solanaceae family, which are perennial shrubs in nature. The leaves are simple and green, while the flowers are large with white or purple corollas. The fruits are hollow berries with numerous seeds, colored in various shades depending on the ripening stage. To protect against pests and diseases such as aphids, ascochitosis, anthracnose, and others, appropriate agronomic measures and plant protection agents are recommended.
