{"product_id":"papryka-slodka-zulu-czarna-nasiona","title":"Black Zulu sweet pepper - Capsicum annuum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eAlmost black block pepper – and not fussy at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zulu is an early, high-yielding sweet block pepper variety whose fruits are so dark purple at the harvesting stage that they look black, turning dark red when fully ripe. The medium-height plants have an upright habit and set abundant fruit both outdoors and under cover. The flesh is sweet and juicy – the color is a bonus, not a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark purple, almost black (dark red when ripe), block-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet pepper, early\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e second half of May\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August – October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, sheltered, with fertile, quickly warming soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate – requires warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 75 seeds (0.5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZulu is one of the few block peppers with almost black fruits. The skin is smooth, glossy and so rich in anthocyanins that the fruits look lacquered in the sun. As they ripen, the color changes to dark red and the flavor becomes even sweeter. The flesh is thick and juicy, with no hint of heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is early and high-yielding – the medium-height, upright plants produce numerous, well-shaped fruits. It is suitable for growing both outdoors and under unheated cover, where the yield and coloration are usually best. Legutko recommends it just as highly for eating fresh as for preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eStep-by-step growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (March, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e sow the seeds shallowly in trays or plug trays, using a light growing medium. At 20–25°C, seedlings emerge after 10–14 days; after emergence, lower the temperature to 18–20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e when the seedlings develop their first pair of true leaves, transplant them individually into pots 7–8 cm in diameter or into plug trays with 6 cm cells. Grow the seedlings at 18–20°C in a bright position, and harden them off for a week before planting out by placing them outdoors on warm days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (second half of May):\u003c\/strong\u003e after the risk of frost has passed, plant the seedlings 40–50 × 40 cm apart in a sunny, sheltered position, in fertile, moist, quickly warming soil. In containers, each plant needs at least 10 l of growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly at the base, mulch, and fertilize every 2 weeks with a fertilizer higher in potassium. With a heavy crop, it is worth supporting the main stem with a stake. Harvest the fruits with secateurs, leaving a piece of stem attached, when they have reached full size and a dark color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZulu is made \u003cstrong\u003efor eating fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e – almost black slices in salads, on vegetable platters or in colorful mixes with yellow and red peppers are sure to impress (the purple color fades during heat treatment, so ripe red fruits are better for cooking). It is also excellent \u003cstrong\u003efor preserving\u003c\/strong\u003e – it remains firm in vinegar brine – and \u003cstrong\u003efor stuffing\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its blocky shape. Ripe, dark red fruits are suitable \u003cstrong\u003efor roasting and making leczo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe black skin heats up more strongly in the sun than green skin, so Zulu can be more susceptible to sunscald on hot days. Do not strip the plants of leaves “for better coloration” – leave the natural shade in place, and on the hottest days open the tunnel doors and ventilate to keep the temperature below 30°C. The color will come anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eZulu\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003edark purple (almost black), dark red when ripe\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, sheltered\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMarch (under cover)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esecond half of May\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAugust – October\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e40–50 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e0.50 g (~75 seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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