Introduction and High-yield Cultivation of Colorful Peppers
Colorful peppers belongs to the cultivated variety of Capsicum baccacum L.,are a type of chili peppers that can be both ornamental and edible,and their processed products are deeply loved by consumers.In recent years,in order to promote poverty alleviation,implement rural revitalization industries,and expand the channels for farmers to become rich,the introduction experiments and demonstration promotions of colorful peppers have been carried out in Rucheng,Hunan.The experimental results showed that there were yellow green patches in the middle and lower parts of the corolla of the seven colored peppers,especially in the observation of botanical traits.The plant has upright stems and strong growth potential,with a height of about 100 cm and a width of 90～130 cm.The fruit is solitary,with a length of 2.0～3.5 cm,a shoulder diameter of 2.0～3.0 cm,and a weight of 5～10 g per fruit.The flesh is thick and crispy,and the tender fruit turns yellow white to purple,while the mature fruit turns red.The number of fruits per plant is above 270,and the yield is around 1500 kg/667 m2.The highest yield can reach up to 2 000 kg/667 m2.The disease resistance in the field is moderate.The results showed that colorful pepper has good adaptability under similar climatic conditions in the Rucheng County and surrounding areas.These results provide valuable reference and guidance for the large-scale promotion and high-yield cultivation of colorful pepper in Hunan.
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