Golden Miracle pepper is often found in summer cottages and gardens. It is considered a high-yielding and versatile variety. If a person likes to eat bell peppers, then the Golden Miracle or California Sweet is what you need. Pepper contains many useful components, not to mention vitamins.
The vegetable has the ability to be stored for a long time. The immune system is resistant to many diseases. Practically resistant to pest parasitism. The popular culture deserves special attention, since the variety has proven itself well.The vegetable is consumed fresh, and is also used to prepare canned salads for the winter.
More about the variety
The characteristics of the crop position the vegetable as mid-season. Fruit ripening occurs 110–125 days after sowing. The seeds of the Golden Miracle grow well both in open and closed ground. Californian sweet is suitable for cultivation in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and other countries.
Description of the variety:
- The bush can reach 70 cm in height.
- It has a powerful root system that absorbs all nutrients from the soil.
- From 1 sq. m you can collect from 3 to 5 kg of vegetables.
- The harvest yield is good.
Fruit
One pepper reaches 10–12 cm in length. The vegetable has a thick wall - only 8 cm. The vegetable has an elongated cuboid shape with a lobular structure. The fruit, on average, weighs from 100 to 125 g. Ripe orange fruits have juicy and aromatic pulp.
Growing technology
Typically, pepper seeds are sown in the soil to produce seedlings. Material for sowing is planted in various ways: in beds in the garden, in greenhouse conditions; on the balcony. Growing seedlings occurs as follows:
- Seeds are prepared before sowing. They are treated with potassium permanganate. Pour onto a cloth and feed with moisture until they germinate.
- Soil preparation. Peppers should only grow in soil that is rich in minerals and other beneficial substances. Prepare the soil yourself or buy it ready-made. The winning mixture is sand, peat, humus and turf.
- Sowing seeds. An excellent option for peppers is small glasses with slightly moistened soil. Immerse the seeds in the soil to a depth of 0.5–0.7 cm.For quick germination, cover the top with plastic wrap.
- When growing a plant indoors, 10–12 days before planting in the garden, carry out the hardening procedure. The seedlings are taken outside for a few minutes, gradually increasing the time spent in the open air. If 5 leaves appear on the crop, the seedlings are ready for planting.
Since pepper seedlings are capricious, watering is carried out with extreme caution. Excessive soil moisture or lack of moisture can cause the death of the plant.
Important care points
According to the description of the pepper, the Golden Miracle needs careful care from a gardener or farmer. The culture requires moderate and timely watering. It is strictly forbidden to allow the soil to dry out. Increased vigilance should be exercised when the first fruits appear. Watering is related to the taste of the crop; it is advisable to choose warm, settled water.
Since the root system of pepper is located close to the surface of the earth, the loosening procedure must be carried out carefully.
To eliminate the risk of root damage, it is recommended to add sawdust to the soil. If you pay attention to feeding, the plant will be grateful, which will manifest itself in a rich harvest. Use an organic compound as a fertilizer.
Harvesting
If the fruits are green in color, it is too early to pick them from the bushes. Harvesting occurs when the fruits turn completely orange. Vegetables must be picked carefully so as not to damage the plant itself, since it has a long fruiting period. It is recommended to collect all vegetables, even unripe ones, before frost.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture
Gardeners who have tried the crop leave both positive and negative reviews. Among the advantages are:
- good growth in greenhouse conditions and in open ground;
- ability to adapt to temperature changes;
- high level of substances useful for the human body;
- long fruiting;
- resistant to pests and diseases;
- transportable;
- rich color attracts buyers.
Among the large number of advantages, there is only one drawback - poor yield. This is typical for all types of sweet bell peppers. This is not a reason to be upset and refuse to grow the Golden Miracle. If you follow simple rules and pay attention to the culture, it will delight the owner with tasty and juicy fruits. Pepper diversifies the dish and gives it light summer notes.
