Pepper Tolstushka

Pepper variety Thick-Walled is a medium-early variety with a maturation period of 120-125 days. Plants are medium-height, semi-spreading, forming round fruits weighing up to 100-110 grams with bright red coloration and thick walls of 9-11 mm. Fruits are juicy and have a balanced flavor, making them suitable for fresh consumption as well as for use in salads, hot dishes, and preservation.

This variety belongs to thick-walled sweet peppers, which are characterized by high sugar content and nutritional value. Fruits are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and other beneficial substances, making them not only tasty but also healthy. Thick-Walled peppers store well and form fruit set even in cool weather, expanding cultivation possibilities under various climatic conditions.

Growing Thick-Walled pepper is possible both in open ground and under cover. For successful cultivation, use fertile, moist soil with a pH level from 6.2 to 7.0. Before sowing, seeds are soaked in warm water, then sown as seedlings in March, and transplanted into the ground from mid-May to June. Care for plants includes moderate watering, soil loosening, and fertilization, which promotes the formation of large, juicy fruits.