Pepper "Miracle Golden": characteristics of the species and agricultural technology
Many summer residents prefer the Chudo Golden variety of sweet pepper. Good yields, adaptability to weather conditions are only part of its positive characteristics. A detailed description will give a more complete picture of the culture.
Variety Description
"Golden Miracle" is a mid-early variety of Bulgarian sweet pepper. Fruiting begins 100-120 days after seed germination. Peppers can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
The plant has a strong root system, it can reach more than half a meter in height. Bushes grow powerful and slightly sprawling. The fruits are large (from 100 to 200 g), shaped like a cube, have four sides or nests. The walls of peppers reach a thickness of 7 mm. When ripe, the fruits acquire a juicy yellow color. The leaves of this variety are large, dark green with pointed tips.
Peppers can be eaten both raw and canned. They taste very pleasant, without bitterness. The fruit pulp is fleshy and juicy. "Miracle Golden" is distinguished by other positive characteristics. Among them:
- relative unpretentiousness and cold resistance;
- the possibility of harvesting a large number of crops in one season;
- early ripening and long fruiting;
- beautiful appearance and corresponding taste;
- immunity to diseases and pests;
- adaptability to the weather;
- possibility of transportation;
- long-term preservation of the attractiveness of the fruit;
- variety in culinary applications.
This variety of pepper can grow and bear fruit in not very good conditions. However, subject to a few simple rules, he can please with a maximum yield. Particularly careful care is required during the germination of seedlings.
Growing Features
Pepper sowing time is not the same for different regions. In colder areas, it should be sown as early as February. In warm areas, the optimal time for planting seeds is early March. From sowing to planting a crop in open space, approximately 2 to 3 months should pass. Based on this, it is worth calculating the time for germination.
Before planting, pepper seeds should be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will help in faster germination. You can use other drugs designed specifically for this purpose. After that, it is necessary to wrap the seeds in a damp thin cloth and leave until sprouts appear. Fertile soil for seedlings can be prepared by mixing peat, sand, humus and sod with black soil.
Sprouted seeds should be planted in separate containers prepared in advance. Planting in a common nursery can harm the roots of plants. Planting is done in moist soil. Recesses should be made about 5-7 mm.
Before the appearance of the first shoots, seedlings must be covered with a film. The most favorable temperature for them is about 25 degrees Celsius. This variety is especially photophilous. Therefore, germinated seeds should be kept in a well-lit room. When germinating them without pre-soaking, you should immediately rearrange them in the light when sprouts appear.
on the ridges is made when at least 5 leaves appear on the bushes. Before this, it is necessary to harden the culture.For this purpose, the plants are taken outside for a short time every day. The time spent outdoors is gradually increased. This is done so that the plants get used to the new conditions. Despite the unpretentiousness of the variety, seedlings without such preparation may die.
As the bushes grow, they must be tied up.
When growing pepper "Miracle Golden" it is worth considering other features of care.
- The root system of culture, although powerful, is not too deep into the ground. Therefore, loosening the soil must be done with great care so as not to harm the plants. For the same reasons, it is recommended to cut the weeds near the bushes themselves, and not pull them out. Then you can carefully cultivate the soil. This is also important: the roots should not form a dense earthy crust.
- Pepper seedlings are very picky about soil moisture. Water it should be timely and in moderation. A little more or, conversely, a smaller amount of water can destroy all seedlings. The same rule applies to already planted bushes.
- Do not water pepper with cold water. Liquid should be collected in advance, allowing it to settle and heat up.
- It is worth paying attention to fertilizing the soil. Preference should be given to organic fertilizers. This is done at certain periods: a few days after stopping the seedlings and after planting in the garden. These procedures are also repeated before the beginning of pepper flowering and before fruit set.
- It is important to remember that fertilizers cannot be applied at the time of flowering itself.
- Landing is carried out in the soil already warmed up to at least + 15 ° С.
- The distance between the bushes should be from 30 to 35 cm.
Sweet pepper loves light and warmth.Therefore, you need to choose places for its landing sunny, well-lit. It must also be protected from cold and gusty winds, if any, in the region.
When distributing places for vegetable crops, many summer residents follow the principle of their alternation. This variety of pepper should not be planted where potatoes, tomatoes, or eggplants grew last year. But cabbage or legumes are excellent predecessors. You can plant pepper bushes after cucumbers. Planting pepper in its last year's place is also not worth it. It should be noted that when planting the "Golden Miracle" under the film, you can do without seedlings. That is, soaked and germinated seeds are planted directly in the soil of a greenhouse or greenhouse.
Harvesting and its application
The Golden Miracle begins to bear fruit approximately two months after seed germination. This period will last under favorable conditions until the very frosts. Usually the first peppers appear by mid-July, and by the end of the month they ripen. Therefore, the harvest is not collected once, but as the next fruits ripen.
The ripeness of peppers is determined by the juicy and bright yellow color. Pluck the fruit with great care so as not to damage the plant. Otherwise, it may no longer produce a crop.
This variety is not afraid of temperature changes. It tolerates small frosts well. However, it is better to harvest before their onset. It has the property of ripening and at home. At the same time, you can use pepper for pickling and other dishes before full ripening. Of course, it’s not worth picking fruits completely green, but when yellow areas appear on them, it’s quite possible. They are especially delicious when preserved at this stage.In addition to various preparations for the winter, this pepper is suitable for preparing a variety of dishes: salads, stews, soups, stews, etc.
Reviews
Many gardeners have appreciated the versatility of this bell pepper variety. It is great for different regions due to its relative unpretentiousness to weather changes. It can also be grown not only in small country gardens, but also in large agricultural areas.
Those who grew Chudo Zolotoe in their beds or in greenhouses note more positive characteristics of the variety than negative ones. The latter include only the fragility of the bushes and some difficulties in germinating seedlings. Mature plants, although less whimsical, also need a special approach. And yet this variety does not require the use of any specific and large-scale measures.
Proper care of the plant ensures a longer fruiting period and a larger yield. Especially responsible summer residents can boast of collecting up to 1 kg of fruit from a bush.
The correct and timely introduction of additional useful components into the soil also contributes to more abundant fruiting of this variety of pepper. However, it is capable of producing results under rather unfavorable conditions.
Also, lovers of this culture noticed almost 100 percent seed germination. It was also noted that some other varieties of sweet pepper, in contrast, are almost impossible to grow without a greenhouse. Long shelf life, excellent taste and a plentiful harvest cannot but please summer residents who prefer the Golden Miracle.
In the next video, see an overview of the Miracle Golden pepper variety.