Pepper Viking

Viking pepper — a medium-maturing variety of sweet pepper, suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in plastic greenhouses. From seedlings to technical maturity, it takes approximately 98-118 days, corresponding to an average ripening period of about 110 days. The plant, of medium growth vigor, reaches a height of 60-80 cm and forms 2-4 fruits simultaneously on one bush. The variety is resistant to cracking, fungal diseases, and tobacco mosaic virus, ensuring stable yield and high product quality. Viking pepper fruits have a cylindrical or prismatic shape with a smooth, shiny skin. In technical maturity, they are green, and after 20 days, they turn into a deep red hue. The average fruit weight is 80-120 grams, with a wall thickness of 4-5 mm. The flesh is dense, juicy, crisp, and has a pleasant taste, with 3-4 seed chambers inside. The yield of this variety reaches up to 8 kg per square meter, equivalent to 251-342 centners per hectare. Viking pepper is versatile in use: it is excellent for fresh consumption, salad preparation, home cooking, and canning. Due to its dense, juicy flesh and resistance to damage, this variety is convenient for processing and storage. The seeds have high germination (about 95%) and belong to the elite class, ensuring high-quality planting material for successful cultivation.