Characteristics of the Goliath pepper variety
Among the huge variety of vegetables, the Goliath pepper variety is in great demand in the market. He has earned recognition for its unpretentious care and high yield.
Characteristics of the Goliath pepper variety
Characteristics of the Goliath variety
The Goliath pepper variety belongs to the first generation hybrids. It is resistant to many diseases and yields good yields even with minimal maintenance. It is impractical to collect seeds from its fruits for further planting: they do not preserve the varietal characteristics of the parents.
Pepper Goliath F1 is unpretentious to climatic conditions, suitable for growing outdoors. This hybrid excludes the use of greenhouses and indoor growing areas.
Description of the bush
The mid-early hybrid has a strong compact shrub with a ripening period of 70-75 days from the day the seedlings are planted. Protection from the scorching summer rays is provided by a powerful sheet apparatus.
The plant has a developed root system. The rhizome is close to the soil surface, so it must be loosened very carefully so as not to damage it.
The leaves are dark green with a smooth waxy surface. The ovary begins to form after 7-9 of this leaf, and then every 2-3 knots.
Description of the fetus
The seeds of this variety have a high cost. As a result, gardeners and farmers receive much more fruit than conventional known varieties. The average yield from 1 bush tested by producers is 11-12 fruits.
Key characteristics of Goliath sweet pepper:
- The fruits are homogeneous, conical in shape and 6x14 cm in size. The average fruit weight is 130-160 g, they have a small seed chamber, which is important for processing. Some fruits reach a length of 20 cm.
- Fruit wall thickness is moderately thick - 7-8 mm. This gives the product an additional advantage: the thick walls of the vegetable make the product juicier and tastier, as well as the possibility of long-term storage in frozen form.
- Due to the thick wall, the fruits are well transported over long distances and retain their presentation for a long time. Products can be stored for 2-3 weeks in a net, in boxes without losing their presentation, shape and quality characteristics.
- In a state of technical ripeness, the fruits are green in color. With the onset of biological, it changes to a rich red with a whitish waxy bloom.
- The fruiting period is stable and long. If the fruits are cut before biological maturation begins, they gradually turn red until the new year.
Planting and caring for the Goliath variety
Plants need to be fertilized
All planting material undergoes preliminary disinfection, so there is no need to additionally prepare seeds before sowing. Young seedlings need timely watering and feeding.
After transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place, it is necessary to shade the beds for several days. Otherwise, young seedlings can get leaf burns. Before planting, remove all inflorescences and small ovaries.This will help the plants retain their strength and better take root in the new place.
Land for landing is prepared in advance. In the fall, a part of phosphorus and potash fertilizers is required, and in the spring - nitrogen. The remaining parts are applied after planting seedlings in the fruiting phase and during the period of mass fruiting. Mulching the soil with a black film accelerates the ripening of the fruit.
Pests and diseases of the Goliath variety
In comparison with varietal plants, which are often unable to cope with diseases, the price of these seeds corresponds to the investment in fertilizers and plant protection products. At the same time, breeding seeds are reliably protected from the tobacco mosaic virus, widespread in recent years, bacterial spotting and cancer, Alternaria, late blight, gray rot and black leg.
For additional protection from pests, basil is planted in the aisles. The shrub is a friend of the nightshade crop, secreting substances that stimulate growth.
The greatest danger to pepper bushes is slugs. In cloudy and rainy weather, they love to feast on the fruits of the culture. To combat slugs, leaves and stems are powdered with wood ash.
Conclusion
Goliath Pepper Hybrid is great for outdoor cultivation. It is resistant to most diseases and pests.
The pepper is suitable for growing on a production scale due to its high yield. He also easily transfers transportation without losing the presentation.