Characteristics of Aden peppers
Aden sweet table pepper belongs to the F1 hybrids. It has many benefits. We will consider a detailed description of the variety in the article.
Variety characteristic
Pepper Aden F1 is resistant to disease and frost. The variety ripens quickly, after 100 days after germination, you can expect fruits.
The taste is very good. The variety is universal in preparation: it can be stuffed, cook lecho, canned, cook salads, freeze. Also, the fruits are pleasant to eat fresh.
Description of bushes
With proper care, the bush will be tall and powerful, the height of the main stem reaches up to 100 cm. The foliage of the bush is very dense, which protects the fruit from the sun's rays. The leaves are medium in size and dark green in color.
Description of fruits
The fruits of Aden F1 Pepper are large, weighing up to 220 g. During technical ripeness (47 days), the fruits are light beige, and during biological ripeness (100 days), they turn red. The wall thickness of the fruit reaches 9 mm. de.
Care
There are some rules for caring for this variety in order for the plant to be healthy and bear fruit.
Before landing
For Aden pepper, the seeds should be soaked in a solution of water and minerals. Aden F1 Pepper Hybrid is best planted indoors for more fruit. The seeds should be buried no deeper than 2.5-3 cm. The recommended planting temperature for this plant is 25 ° C.
After landing
There are very simple care rules that must be followed in order for the fruits to grow tasty and healthy. Water the bush when the soil is dry. It is necessary to get rid of the remains of other plants, dirt, weeds. You need to feed no more than 2-3 times a month. Mineral fertilizers will help well: 1 tbsp of fertilizer per 1 liter of water.
Diseases and pests
In pepper, Aden F1 resists all diseases well. Even good immunity may not save you from disease if all the rules of care have not been followed.
Diseases
Newbie gardeners get lost when faced with diseases, but there is nothing particularly scary about them. The main thing is timely prevention.
- Verticillosis belongs to the category of fungal-type diseases. The danger of the appearance of such an ailment is that it is not treated, that is, if the plant is infected, the bush will die in any case. The risk of infection of peppers with such a fungus increases when the bushes are grown in conditions of high humidity and soil.
- Stolbur - belongs to the category of infectious ailments. It manifests itself on the bushes by a sharp yellowing of a large number of leaves. The second stage of infection will be the deformation of unformed fruits and young leaves.
- Cladosporium is also included in the category of fungal ailments. The disease manifests itself as rot on the leaves and stems. If the plant is already infected, you need to completely stop watering for 5 days. Immediately clear the bush from infected areas, and process the stems and use a solution of foundation: 1 liter of water, 20 g of foundation.
The easiest way to defeat diseases is in the early stages.To identify the first stages of the onset of the disease, it is necessary to carry out inspections of the plants.
If the plant has already deteriorated badly due to illness, it must be destroyed. As long as there is one diseased plant, then all the other healthy ones are in danger.
Pests
Pests are no less dangerous for plants than diseases, fungi and viruses:
- Colorado potato beetle - belongs to the category of the most dangerous pests. These insects are especially gluttonous, 5-6 individuals can destroy a bush in a day. You can fight this beetle only with the use of specialized chemicals, strictly following the instructions.
- Slug - this pest feeds on the young leaves of the plant and thereby endangers the further growth and development of the plant. The easiest way to deal with slugs is to mechanically, that is, to collect all the insects by hand.
- Aphids are the most dangerous pest for vegetable crops. These beetles reproduce very quickly, and within a week from the moment the first insects appear, the colony reaches such a size that it can spread over an area of up to 1 hectare. For spraying bushes in case of plant infestation with aphids, an ash solution is used (1 kg ash per 5 liters of water). This solution is used for spraying.
- The spider mite is a small, dark red beetle. Drinks plant juice. It got its name for its peculiarity - to leave behind a cobweb everywhere. Spider mites are afraid of water. It is recommended to spray them with a solution of soap and water (50 g of soap per 1 liter of water).
If there are a lot of pests, then you will have to resort to insecticides. When using such drugs, it is important to follow the instructions for use.
Pests multiply rapidly. It is important to notice parasites right away, and for this you need to inspect the plants.
Conclusion
Aden F1 pepper definitely deserves the attention of gardeners. He has amazing taste. Also, it is great for preparing all possible dishes.
Belonging to F1 hybrids makes it easier to care for this plant. Even a novice gardener will find it easy to grow it.