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Seed | Marinka Tongue Pepper
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Seed | Marinka Tongue Pepper

Seed | Marinka Tongue Pepper

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Grow the Marinka Tongue Pepper, a distinctive variety characterized by its elongated, tongue-shaped fruits. This pepper offers a complex flavor with fruity notes and a moderate heat that intensifies as it matures.
A LITTLE HISTORY

This sweet pepper from Marinka comes from a village called Marinka or Maryinka which is pronounced Marjinke,

Some time after the 1775 liquidation of the Zaporizhian Sich, the lands of Kalmius Palatine were first transferred to Greek settlers.

However, according to the general plan of Aleksandrovsk County of the 1830s, the Maryinka area and the surrounding villages were not settled.

After the final demarcation of government lands in the 1840s, former Ukrainian Cossacks and state peasants from various counties of Poltava Governorate and Kharkov Governorate (Little Russia) moved to territory not settled by Greeks.

After the partition of Poland at the end of the 18th century, Poles exiled from the kyiv and Podolia governorates were also exiled, under the special supervision of the local administration.

Unlike state peasants who used communal land, exiled Poles were considered landowners ("odnodvortsy").

In 1859, there were 1,318 people. As a state village, Marinka belonged to the fourth group of Aleksandrovsk County, Yekaterinoslav Governorate.

The village administration consisted of a village headman (village chief), a tax collector, a secretary, and a supervisor.

Today in 2022, the Population is 9,089 pre-war estimate 2022.

The city was on the front lines of the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian War and suffered extensive damage.

So I decided to grow this early pepper in solidarity with the Ukrainians.

I wish I could send them seeds to Ukraine so that they don't disappear because of the war they suffered.

This is my way of showing solidarity with these people.

This variety is mid-early with very attractive bright red fruits with a sweet and slightly tangy taste.

From sowing to maturity it will take 80 to 100 days and does not contain many seeds.

The shape of the fruit is a slightly laterally flattened cone, reminiscent of a human tongue.

The skin is soft, shiny, the pulp is fragrant, sweet, 5 to 6 mm thick.

The fruit weight is 200-250 grams and it is an ancestral variety from Ukraine.

There is not much additional information for this fruit.

It is a pepper that is super productive and also very early, therefore excellent for our habitat in Quebec.
PROPERTIES

Marinka's tongue pepper, often appreciated for its mild and sweet flavor, has several beneficial properties:

Nutritional Properties
Rich in Vitamins:

High in vitamin C, which supports the immune system and skin health.
Contains vitamins A and K, important for vision and blood clotting.
Antioxidants:

  • Rich in flavonoids and carotenoids, contributing to protection against oxidative stress.
    Low in Calories:
  • Ideal for low-calorie diets, as it is low in calories and high in water.
    Dietary Fiber:
  • Promotes good digestion and contributes to satiety.
    Minerals:
  • Source of potassium, important for heart health and blood pressure regulation.
    Benefits
  • Cardiovascular Health: Consuming peppers may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Helps reduce inflammation in the body.
  • Improved Digestion: The fiber present helps maintain good intestinal health.
    These properties make Marinka's tongue pepper an excellent choice for a healthy diet.
HOW TO COOK?

Here are some ideas for cooking the sweet and slightly spicy Marinka pepper:

  • 1. Sautéed peppers
    Ingredients: Marinka peppers, onion, garlic, olive oil.
    Preparation: Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil, add the sliced ​​peppers, and sauté until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and spices of your choice.
  • 2. Stuffed Peppers
    Ingredients: Marinka peppers, rice, minced meat (or vegetables), spices.
    Preparation: Hollow out the peppers, mix the cooked meat or vegetables with rice and spices. Stuff the peppers and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.
  • 3. Ratatouille
    Ingredients: Marinka peppers, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, Provençal herbs.
    Preparation: Dice all the vegetables, sauté them in olive oil, add the peppers, and simmer with herbs until everything is tender.
  • 4. Salsa
    Ingredients: Marinka peppers, tomatoes, onion, coriander, lemon.
    Preparation: Chop all ingredients, mix with lemon juice and season. Serve with tortilla chips.
  • 5. Pepper gratin
    Ingredients: Marinka peppers, cream, cheese, herbs.
    Preparation: Cut the peppers into pieces, arrange them in a dish, cover with cream and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown.
    These recipes highlight the sweetness and slight spice of Marinka peppers.

Enjoy your food !
HOW TO GROW?

Did you know that?:

Chili peppers are perennials, but we grow them as annuals because of our climate.

When the chili or pepper growing season ends towards the end of September.

You can repot the plant in the ground in a pot with potting soil.

You'll need to clean the roots with water and add fresh potting soil. Then, place your pot inside, and your chili or pepper will produce more fruit throughout the winter season for as long as you want to grow it.

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

  • Species: Capsicum annuum
  • Sowing: sow in pots at the beginning of February (to grow in an outdoor greenhouse in mid-May) or sow at the beginning of March in an indoor pot to be able to grow outdoors in June, does not like the cold
  • Seeds: 2 seeds per pot, as you will have to transplant each seed into separate pots.
  • Sowing depth: 0.5 -1 cm
  • Germination time: 6-14 days
  • Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, loose, fresh and well-drained
  • Location: Requires warm growing and plenty of sun
  • Spacing between plants: 30-40cm
  • Height at maturity: 50-60cm
  • Maturity: 50-80 days | Very prolific
  • Seeds per envelope: +/- 10

Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of purchase.

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