Sweet Hercules pepper is very popular among large farmers and small landowners. This is due to the fact that this vegetable is used for preparing various dishes and preserves. To ensure high yields, it is necessary to choose the right variety. After all, for normal growth and fruiting of a plant, certain weather conditions are necessary.
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As a result of this, experts recommend paying attention to varieties of domestic selection. This is explained by the fact that they are adapted to the unpredictable climate that is inherent in our region. Hercules F1 pepper is especially popular here.
Characteristics
Before you start choosing, you need to study the description of the variety.This will allow you to assess how relevant it is to grow a crop in a particular region. As for the Hercules pepper, it has small semi-spreading bushes, the height of which reaches no more than 0.5 m. The dark green leaves are medium in size and have a slightly wrinkled structure.
Against the background of a small amount of foliage, large fruits stand out, which have a bright red tint characteristic of this variety.
Hercules is an early ripening variety. So, you can get a harvest 3 months after planting the plant. The fruit has a cuboid shape. The average pepper reaches 12 cm in length and 11 cm in width. Taking into account these dimensions, it is worth noting that its weight is 200 g and above.
The fruit acquires its red hue during biological maturity. During the period of technical maturity, it has a dark green tint.
Interesting: pepper of this variety can be eaten both during biological and technical maturity. This is due to the fact that despite the different shades, the fruit has wonderful taste properties. The pulp is completely devoid of bitterness.
Hercules peppers have juicy flesh with a rich, aromatic aroma. A characteristic feature of the variety is its thick pulp, the thickness of which reaches 7 mm. Thanks to this, the fruits are ideal for canning, as evidenced by numerous reviews.
It’s not for nothing that this pepper variety received its name. Plants and fruits are not afraid of many diseases. It is especially worth noting the increased immunity to fusarium. But the undoubted advantage is high productivity. So, from one bush you can collect close to 3 kg of fruit.
How to grow Hercules pepper
As the characteristics of this variety show, plants are grown both in unprotected soil and in greenhouses and other film coverings. Since the bushes are small in size, there is no need to arrange a spacious film cover. At 1 m2 You can place several bushes, which significantly increases the rational use of space in the greenhouse and in the beds.
Hercules pepper is grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown in March. Thus, seedlings suitable for planting in the ground can be obtained already in mid-May. Sweet peppers are heat-loving plants. In this regard, planting Hercules pepper in unprotected soil should be done after the end of frost. The air temperature should be no lower than 10 0WITH.
When the seedlings are prepared, they are planted in open ground. It is worth noting that the distance between the bushes should be at least 0.5 m. This space is quite enough for normal plant growth. After planting, the seedlings are covered with film. This will facilitate the adaptation of young plants to new germination conditions. There is no need to do this in greenhouses, since the conditions for growth in these structures are more favorable.
When growing peppers in open ground or a greenhouse, it is worth considering some requirements. This especially applies to plant care:
- Regular watering. The frequency of watering depends on the weather conditions of the region and the condition of the soil. But, despite this, the plant needs to be watered at least 2 times a week. For this purpose, settled warm water is used. To water one bush you will need about 3 liters of liquid.
- Fertilizer. During the period of flowering and formation of peppers, the plant needs feeding. For this purpose, mineral and organic fertilizers are used.The frequency of feeding is no more than 2 times a month. At the same time, the break between them should be at least a week.
- Loosening the soil. This procedure is not mandatory. But it is worth understanding that loosening will ensure normal access of nutrients to the root system. As a result, plant development will improve.
Important: instead of loosening, experts recommend mulching. On the one hand, this will prevent the formation of a crust, and on the other, retain moisture in the soil for a long time.
If you comply with all these requirements, described above, you can ensure the normal development of the plant. And as a result, ensure high productivity. It is also worth noting that the fruits can be stored for a long time without losing their taste.
