OSTRAK

Pepper 'Ostrak' — a hot variety with high yield and resistance to temperature fluctuations, including low positive temperatures, allowing it to be grown in various climatic conditions, including northern regions. The plant is medium- or low-growing, reaching heights from 40 to 150 cm, with a strong root system and moderately spreading bush form. Leaves are of medium size, and fruits may have either drooping or upward-pointing shapes.

Fruits of pepper 'Ostrak' have elongated-cylindrical or conical shapes with pointed tips, measuring 7 to 25 cm in length and 1.5–3 cm in diameter. Fruit mass varies from 5–8 g to 120–160 g depending on the specific variety. Fruit color changes as they ripen: they are light green or greenish-white in technical ripeness, then transition to orange-yellow tones, and reach fiery red or dark red in biological ripeness. The flesh is juicy with a tender spicy flavor, making them versatile for various culinary uses.

Pepper 'Ostrak' is excellent for fresh consumption, especially in summer salads, where it adds a spicy touch to dishes. It is also widely used for drying, freezing, canning, sauce preparation, lecho, and tomato caviar, giving dishes a rich spicy flavor. The variety is decorative and can be grown both in open ground and under plastic coverings, in pots and containers, making it convenient for home cultivation and garden plots.