Liaojiao No. 4 Pepper Variety Introduction and Key Cultivation Techniques

This variety was bred by the Horticulture Institute of the Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences and was approved and released by the Liaoning Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1990.

I. Main Agronomic Traits

1. First-generation hybrid, mid-early maturing, growth period of about 110 days.

2. Fruit is square lantern-shaped, 10 x 9.5 cm in length and width, relatively thick flesh at about 4 mm, fruit is large and uniform, average single fruit weight 200 g, mildly spicy flavor, 3-4 locules.

3. Relatively strong disease resistance, average yield 3000 kg per mu, good storage tolerance.

II. Main Botanical Traits

1. Plants grow vigorously, plant height 55-60 cm, plant spread 55-60 cm, branching at 8-9 leaves.

2. Strong continuous fruit setting, rich in Vc, organic acids, and sugars, 200-300 seeds per fruit, 1000-seed weight 6.6 g.

III. Key Cultivation Points:

1. The planting plot should be sandy loam with convenient irrigation and drainage and fertile soil; avoid planting on heavy clay soil.

2. Seedling age: 80-90 days is suitable.

3. Density: maintain 8000-9000 plants per mu.

4. Fertilizer: apply more than 5000 kg of high-quality organic fertilizer per mu as base fertilizer, and topdress and irrigate promptly; pay attention to promoting vine growth in the early stage, close the rows by the end of June, and topdress once around the Beginning of Autumn to promote later fruit growth and increase yield.

5. Pest and disease control: pay attention to regular control of aphids in the early stage; after fruit set, regularly spray zineb, chlorothalonil, pyrethroid pesticides, etc. to control pests and diseases.

6. Small and medium shed covered cultivation: can advance and delay production, increase yield, and improve economic benefits.

IV. Suitable Regions

Can be planted both inside and outside the province, especially suitable for protected cultivation.