Pepper Big Mom

Pepper Big Mom fully lives up to its name. It belongs to the champion line of bell peppers, distinguished by their large-fruited and excellent harvest indicators. And a democratic price for a product always attracts many buyers to it.

This early variety was bred in the agrofirm "Aelita". Thanks to the efforts of Nastenko, Kachainik and Gulkin, it was possible to create a variety with large fruits and excellent cold resistance. Since 2011, the plant has been in the State Register. It is recommended to cultivate it outdoors.

Pepper Big Mom has long received universal approval from gardeners, and there are several reasons for this:

• a large number of peppers on one bush;

• compact size of plants;

• rapid achievement of ripeness;

• large fruits with a shiny skin;

• exquisite delicate taste;

• the ability to transport the harvested crop to any distance;

• long shelf life;

• resistance to major pepper diseases.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then one of the main gardeners note the weak germination of seeds. However, this variety still has better performance than many others, about 80%. The second minus mentioned by summer residents is the difficulty in leaving. This plant is quite whimsical, so it is better for beginners to choose a simpler variety.

Let's see what you need to know about Big Mom plants:

• these are medium-sized bushes with a height of 50-100 centimeters;

• the plants are semi-spreading, rather compact;

• foliage is moderate in size, it is green and with a slightly wrinkled surface.

Those who grow peppers on their site will be interested to know that the manufacturer's "Big" line includes several varieties. This is a whole "family". Big Daddy is purple, Big Boy is red, and Big Girl is brownish orange. As for Big Mom, this pepper will be bright and juicy, pure orange.

Here are its other additional characteristics:

• fruits are rather large, cylindrical in shape;

• their position on the bushes is drooping;

• the weight of an individual pepper is 120 grams, there are copies of 110 and 150 g;

• the skin is smooth, with a very strong shine;

• the sides of the pepper are slightly ribbed;

• thick walls - at least 7 mm, but more often - 8-9;

• the number of chambers with seeds is 3-4.

Great sweet taste is the main reason that gardeners love Big Mama so much. Large peppers have a crunchy appetizing pulp, they are incredibly healthy fresh. When stuffed, they look impressive, they can even become a "highlight" of the table. And thanks to their beautiful color, they are often rolled into cans, after having cut them into oblong parts.

It takes about 110-115 days for Big Mom to fully ripen, so the variety can be confidently attributed to the early ones. The first fruits appear at the end of August and are harvested until September.

Big Mom bears fruit steadily, delighting summer residents with very good harvests. Even outdoors, you can collect an average of 6.8-7.2 kg. If for any reason a vegetable is grown in a greenhouse, then 1-2 kilograms can be safely added to the yield indicators.

The culture can grow in any of the regions of the country, since it is not afraid of frost and hot weather.

In order for each plant to receive a full range of nutrients from the soil, it is necessary to plant the bushes according to the scheme of 50x35 centimeters.

Big Mom is a variety, so the seeds can be easily picked with your own hands. Own grains are calibrated and disinfected before planting, you can not do this with store grains. The soil is taken purchased, intended for peppers or tomatoes. But your own soil will do, the main thing is to properly disinfect it.

Planting seeds for seedlings should be done in early March. Before this, the planting material is germinated. Care is no different, you will have to perform the same steps as for seedlings of other varieties. It is important to maintain the required humidity and temperature, light crops, water and feed properly. If everything is done correctly, then in May the sprouts can already be taken out to the beds or in greenhouses.

Planted plants need moderate watering. They do not like drought, but they will not tolerate flooding with water. The culture is watered several times a week, this is quite enough for comfortable growth. In hot weather, you may need to irrigate daily, preferably in the evening. Morning watering is allowed only on cloudy days. Water consumption per bush - 3 liters.

Top dressing is applied every 14 days. Organics are optional for this variety, but minerals will only benefit. For top dressing, it is better to choose complex formulations. They are brought into the soil together with watering. It is not necessary to spray on the sheet.

Loosening and weeding should be done after each irrigation. Mulch is optional, but it should be put if weeds are actively growing, or if you need to wait a couple of days with watering.

Big Mom's bushes should be formed correctly. As soon as the first bud appears, it is immediately removed from the plant. Next, they look for a fork, remove all ovaries and flowers from there. Only the strongest shoots should be left in this place, no more than two pieces. Then they work with the axils of the leaves, removing stepchildren from there. When the summer season comes to an end, you will need to pinch the tops of the fruit-bearing bushes.

The soil for the proper growth of Big Mom must be loose. It is best to choose sandy loam soils. In November, organic matter is introduced into the soil, and deep digging is also carried out. If you add organic matter in the fall, then in the summer the bushes can be fed only with minerals. Big mom will also not tolerate acidification of the substrate. This moment must be checked before disembarking.

Big Mama pepper is resistant to cold weather, as well as temperature extremes. It can grow in both cool and hot conditions. The culture prefers to grow in sunny places. But it is important to consider that direct burning rays will be harmful. Therefore, the light must be diffused.

Big Mom shows remarkable immunity. In the presence of fertilizing and proper watering, the culture will grow without problems in the garden. But if you pour it, it can catch late blight. This ailment can quickly destroy an entire plantation, so you should not allow it with your own hands.

If aphids are seen on the site, then it will be easy to get rid of it with tobacco dust. It is better to drive a spider mite right away with insecticides. Slugs will leave the site if you sprinkle mustard on the trunk circles of the bushes.

Pepper Big Mom is a real favorite of gardeners. Summer residents praise it for its large, spectacular fruits, interesting taste, and peculiar color. Many people prefer to grow several varieties from the line at once on the site, in order to make beautiful blanks later. Fruits quickly fill with color, ripen early. Bushes are rarely exposed to diseases, and with proper care, even insects do not fly to them. A small drawback will not be 100% seed germination, but this is the problem of most pepper varieties, and not just one.