Pepper Aristotle EX 3R

An important criterion when choosing a variety of sweet pepper for planting is the ability and speed of adaptation to the climatic features of the region where the cultivation of the vegetable crop is planned. For the southern regions, a hybrid of the Dutch selection Aristotle EX 3R would be an ideal option.

Sweet pepper Aristotle EKS P3 appeared thanks to the works of Dutch scientists of the agricultural firm Monsanto Holland B. V. in 2007. The hybrid was added to the State Register of approved for use in 2008. The plant is most productive, growing in the middle lane and in the south of Russia. You can grow a vegetable on garden ridges, as well as under a temporary film cover.

The Dutch hybrid is a medium-sized plant that grows up to 50-60 cm in height. The upright bush is characterized by a powerful central stem, abundant thickening of bright green slightly wrinkled foliage, weak branching, drooping fruit and a developed root system. A feature of the plant is its closeness and compactness. Allows you to grow a vegetable even in small garden beds.

Aristotle EKS P3 belongs to the category of large-fruited peppers. Vegetables weighing 180-200 grams and dimensions 13x11 cm ripen on the bushes. The shape of the pepper is neat - cuboid. The peppercorns grow aligned, with an attractive presentation. A ripe vegetable is evenly covered with a red-burgundy color, and at the stage of technical maturity it is dark green. The wall of the fruit is dense and firm (7 mm thick), with a glossy and smooth surface, on which the ribs are slightly visible. The pepper has 4 chambers with small seeds, thanks to which the vegetable is easily cut into slices.

Ripe peppers, due to the density of the peel and structure, are able to withstand transportation, and can also be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Unripe fruits can ripen in a dark place at room temperature.

The peppery hybrid has a memorable taste. The pale flesh of the vegetable has a fleshy, crispy, dense, tender and juicy consistency, without wateriness. The taste is dominated by bright sweetness, complemented by a pronounced summer aroma.

The harvested harvest is eaten fresh, added to soups, cold dishes and snacks, pickled, frozen, canned in slices or strips, and also processed into lecho and other sauces, which are incredibly fragrant.

The Dutch hybrid belongs to the group of mid-season peppers. The growing season lasts 120-130 days. The fruits ripen gradually, so the fruiting period is quite long. You can taste sweet peppers at the end of July. They usually start harvesting in large quantities in August, and this can last until the first cold weather.

The hybrid is declared as a high-yielding hybrid. If you follow the necessary care rules, then from 1 m2 of plantings you can collect on average 5.3-7.5 kg of juicy vegetables.

The density and spacing between plantings is very important when planting a vegetable crop. It is recommended to place up to 4 pepper bushes per 1 m2. As a rule, planting is carried out according to the scheme 60x50 cm.

Sweet peppers are planted through seedlings. The vegetable is planted on the garden bed and under the film at the end of May, when the temperature has stabilized, the soil has warmed up well, there is no threat of return spring frosts. The optimal planting material is seedlings aged 70-80 days with several true leaves and a strengthened stem.

Agrotechnics of the plant consists of standard procedures - regular watering with warm water, fertilization, alternating mineral and organic (3-4 times per season), loosening the soil after adding water, which improves air permeability, the formation and tying of bushes, prevention of viruses and insect attacks.

Sweet peppers grow comfortably in loose, light, nutritious, moist and breathable soils with neutral acidity. Chernozems and sandy loam soils are especially fond of vegetable crops.

Dutch pepper Aristotle EX P3 is a crop that is resistant to weather fluctuations, including minor cold snaps, prolonged heat and short drought. Peppers need to be planted in an area where there is enough sun, light, moisture, and there is also protection from gusty winds and drafts.

Thanks to its good immune defense, pepper resists a number of diseases - tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial spot. Among the pests attacking pepper bushes, aphids and the Colorado potato beetle are dangerous, and insecticides will help get rid of them.