Description of Antey pepper
Bell pepper is considered a fairly popular type of vegetables. There are so many varieties of this vegetable crop that everyone can choose the one that best suits their needs. Antey pepper of f1 category is considered a striking representative, because it has excellent characteristics for every person.
Pepper Antey
Characteristics of the variety
This F1 hybrid was developed by Ukrainian breeders at the end of the 20th century. In 2005, the variety will earn its place in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Pepper variety Antey, category f1, is intended for planting in warm climates. It shows positive yield characteristics in countries such as Moldova, central and southern Russia, and Ukraine.
Atey is a mid-season pepper. From the moment the seedlings are planted in open ground until the fruits are fully ripe, 120 days pass.
Plant features
Description of the bush:
- determinant bush.
- the average height reaches 50 cm.In rare cases, with proper care, the bush can reach a height of 80 cm.
- the bush has a spreading structure. Roots and stems are well developed and have increased vigor.
Fruit type
The description of the Antey pepper of the f1 category indicates the beauty of the fruit. The following characteristics of the fetus can be distinguished:
- as soon as the pepper ripens, it acquires a rich shade of red: until ripening, the fruits are green;
- the shape of the pepper resembles a pyramid, the weight of an individual fruit can reach 300 g;
- the pulp is dense, fleshy, with a lot of seeds.
The taste is rich, sweet, without bitterness. Due to the indicators of appearance and taste, it can be used both fresh and suitable for preservation.
Growing process
Antey pepper is recommended to be grown exclusively by the seedling method. It is believed that this reduces the risk of disease and the plant forms much better. The first step is to plant the seeds in separate containers, sometimes called cassettes.
The ideal time to plant seeds is early March. Before planting seeds, they must be treated with disinfectants such as Fitosporin.
For a good harvest, you need to prepare the soil
Seedlings should be grown in prepared soil. To do this, you need to add peat humus, compost and sand in equal amounts to it. To get rid of all bacteria, such soil must be treated with steam. 2/3 of the container must be filled with soil and prepared seeds must be added there. Watering should be done carefully so as not to wash off the topsoil. A spray bottle is ideal for these purposes.
As soon as the sprouts begin to appear, the containers are placed in a sunny place. It is important to ensure that the room temperature is 18 ° C. This will allow the sprouts to grow faster. As soon as the temperature regime of the environment reaches 20 ° C, the seedlings can be planted in open soil conditions.A distance of 60 cm should be maintained between the rows, and the distance between the holes should be 70 cm.
Care
- The growing soil should always be warm and loose.
- The acid level should not exceed the 4% mark.
Bell peppers are best grown in areas where cabbage, beans, peas or tomatoes used to grow.
Watering should be regular and abundant. This will allow the fruit to become fleshy and more powerful. A few days after watering, you need to loosen the soil and remove weeds. It is also recommended to carry out hilling so that the root system does not suffer.
Top dressing is best done with organic substances, which include peat, wood ash or humus. It is these substances that have a positive effect on the formation of powerful and fleshy fruits of excellent quality.
Diseases and pests
It is believed that Antaeus has a good immune system, so it is very rarely exposed to parasites and diseases. In order to increase the resistance of the variety to negative factors, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures.
First of all, it is important to treat the soil and seeds with disinfectants. It is also necessary to conduct a daily visual inspection of the bush for the presence of parasites or diseases. As soon as the first signs of disease began to appear, it is necessary to process the bush with substances suitable for the fight against a certain disease.
Conclusion
This particular variety is ideal for those people who like to grow large, juicy and beautiful peppers. If you follow all the rules for care, then a positive result will not be long in coming.