There are many varieties of sweet peppers, but not all of them boast excellent flavor and rich harvests. And here Ivanhoe pepper belongs to this unique speciesthat every gardener can be proud of.
Sweet pepper Ivanhoe: description and characteristics
According to the description, Ivanhoe - early variety of pepper, after the first shoots appear, 115 days pass and you can already collect its first juicy red fruits.
The thickness of the pulp of this variety can reach about 7 mm, and the weight of 1 pepper becomes almost 150 g.
This sweet pepper is very popular because it has an excellent presentation and has a high yield, since more than 70 centners of fruits are harvested from 1 hectare.
According to the characteristics, this the variety needs careful care.
It needs to be watered regularly, loosened the soil, and also make sure that the soil is not too cold, since it comes from Africa and loves warmth.
Using very cold water for watering can also negatively affect the pepper and stop growing.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Pepper Ivanhoe has a lot of advantages and only 1 disadvantage, which is that he does not tolerate bad weather, therefore, the greenhouse is a wonderful habitat.
As for the benefits, then they are practically countless and the most basic among them are the following:
- you can get a good harvest very early;
- this variety is not afraid of dense planting;
- it spreads a pleasant aroma;
- has a great taste;
- wonderfully stored and tolerates transportation;
- very resistant to many diseases, especially to mosaic and alternaria;
- its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is possible to eat already incompletely ripe fruits, which have a yellow color.
Planting seeds
It is very important to choose the right place for growing Ivanhoe pepper. Of course, the place should be fertile, free from weeds and protected from harsh gusts of wind.
It would be wise to choose an area where cucumbers, onions or legumes grew in previous years.
So that the crop is not subjected to numerous attacks of pests, the planting site of the pepper should be changed every year.
This variety loves moisture, therefore, if the site is loamy, it is better to dilute such soil with peat or humus. Sawdust and sand are also added to the clay soil.
Also takes care of the seeds. They are placed in a potassium permanganate solution for 20 minutes, then washed and sown in the soil.
Since pepper does not like transplants, then seeds should be sown in separate cups... The first shoots should appear within 20 days.
When warm days come on the street, the matured seedlings are planted in open ground. There must be a distance of 50 cm between the rows, and ¼ cm between the bushes.
In no case should hot pepper be planted next to it, since pollination may occur.
Seedlings are planted so that they are at the same level as in the cup. They do this in the evening and be sure to water the holes.
Watering and feeding
In general, with regard to watering, you need to do this, adhering to a certain scheme. Be sure to water the pepper:
- 5 days after landing in open ground;
- 10 days before harvest;
- immediately after harvest.
Don't forget about feeding, which should be carried out during the period when there is a stable air temperature of about 20 degrees.
During this period, you can use growth stimulants. Effective, for example, will be Energen means.
If the soil is loosened, the roots of the plant will receive the required amount of air.
Pests
While Ivanhoe is growing on your windowsill, you will not recognize the problems with him, but as soon as he moves to open ground, you should be ready to fight pests.
Although this is one of the most resistant varieties to diseases and pests, spider mites and aphids still love to feast on such a delicacy.
The danger of aphids is that they:
- drinks juices from leaves, inflorescences and stems;
- provokes twisting and falling of leaves;
- underdevelopment of fruits.
Favorable conditions for the appearance of aphids are a temperature of about 25 degrees and an air humidity of about 80%.
The whole horror is that these parasites give about 20 generations per season, therefore they can easily destroy your crop.
To prevent this from happening, in the fight against aphids, the following means are used:
- soap solution;
- tobacco tincture;
- ash.
To prepare a soap solution 5 tbsp is used for 1 liter of water. powder or soap and spray the plant under running water.
Under the pressure, the aphids will wash off to the ground and it will not climb on the pepper on its own. Only ants can bring it back.
Tincture from tobacco will be effective, but it is not recommended to use it 7 days before harvest.
1 glass of tobacco leaves should be brewed in 5 liters of water and infused for a day, then the broth is filtered and the plant is sprayed with it.
To get rid of aphids with wood ash, you need to insist a glass of this product in 5 liters of water for 12 hours, and then process the plant.
As for the spider mite, then it appears on pepper in the second half of June. The cobweb that envelops the plant speaks of his presence.
He, like aphids, drinks juices from plants. Due to the pest, the leaves curl and fall off, and the plant may die altogether.
Since it is difficult to get rid of a tick, then it is better to use tools such as Actellik or Fitoverm.
Reviews of gardeners
Natalie, 45: “Ivanhoe is one of the most aromatic and delicious varieties of pepper. I freeze and preserve it and add it to different dishes. Tastier than him I have never met pepper. I recommend everyone to plant this pepper in their summer cottage. "
Vasily, 52 years old: “I do not recognize any chemical treatments and I believe that the fruits of pepper absorb all the harmful substances that then enter our body with vegetables, and there are so many chemicals in our life. The same variety is very resistant to various diseases, and for several years now I have been collecting an excellent rich and tasty harvest of Ivanhoe pepper without any treatments. I recommend this variety to everyone, you will not have problems with it. "
Lyudmila, 47 years old: “At first my friendship with this variety did not work out, but later I realized that it was my own fault, as I like to water my crop with water directly from the well. And Ivanhoe does not like cold soil and water, because with these actions I slowed down the process of plant growth. But then, when I read how to properly care for him, everything went smoothly and I reaped a rich harvest. "
Nikolay, 60 years old: “I have a very small area and I cannot plant a lot of vegetables, as I have to keep a certain distance between the bushes. With this variety, I can use the land sparingly, because even with dense planting, it bears excellent fruit. Ivanhoe is ideal for a small area. "
Dmitry, 56 years old: “I don’t want to bore anyone with long stories about growing this variety, so I’ll say it briefly and clearly. High yield, easy care, charming taste. My grade is 5+. "
As you can see, many summer residents simply admire the Ivanhoe pepper, therefore, if you are thinking of which variety to plant on the site, then you should definitely take a good look at Ivanhoe.
He will not give you problems and you can easily reap a rich harvest that will delight you and your loved ones.