- Authors: Gavrish S.F., Kapustina R.N., Verba V.M.
- Year of approval: 2017
- Bush height, cm: 60-80
- Growth type: medium-sized
- Fruit shape: flat-round
- Fruit weight, g: 140-180
- Fruit color: green in technical ripeness, red in biological ripeness
- Ripening terms: mid-early
- Ripening month: July August
- Average yield: 6.7-6.8 kg / m2
Von Baron red pepper is a popular cultivar appreciated by gardeners for its unique flavor characteristics and resistance to weather changes. It is worth considering in more detail the features of cultivation and the main characteristics of the culture.
Description of the variety
The background baron is ideal for growing both outdoors and in greenhouses. The variety survives bad weather well and is rarely exposed to various diseases and pests.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits
Among the characteristics of the plant, the following should be highlighted:
- compact bushes;
- large-sized leaf plates of rich green color;
- powerful shoots.
The variety quickly takes root and grows actively, subsequently forming a generous harvest.
The compact size of the bushes does not prevent them from producing large flowers and forming juicy fruits.
Pepper characteristics:
- weight - up to 180 g;
- the shape resembles a small pumpkin;
- deep red color;
- dense skin.
The latter property provides the ability to transport the fruits of the variety over long distances.
Purpose and taste
Tasters note the excellent taste characteristics of sweet peppers. The fruits of the Baron's red background are ideal for cooking:
- snacks;
- salads;
- sauces;
- paste.
Also, vegetables can be eaten fresh or frozen.
Ripening terms
Pepper takes 110-115 days to form juicy and large fruits. However, when grown outdoors, the ripening time may increase.
Yield
The average yield of Von Baron reaches 6.7-6.8 kg per square meter. If desired, the indicator can be increased if maximum plant care is provided.
Landing scheme
Planting of pepper is carried out by growing seedlings. The first stage involves planting seeds. The stages of seed preparation look like this.
- Selection. The seeds are placed in a glass of warm water for a day. Empty samples subsequently float to the surface and must be removed. The rest of the seeds can be planted.
- Disinfection. It is carried out by soaking the seeds in a solution of potassium permanganate or other special compounds that increase the plant's immunity. The duration of the stage does not exceed three hours.
- Treatment. Provides for the use of special drugs that stimulate the growth of culture.
Seeds are planted mainly in late February or early March in prepared peat pots. The maximum immersion depth of seeds should not exceed 2 cm.
At the end of the first planting work, the seeds are covered with transparent material, abundantly watering the fertile soil in advance, and then put in a sunny place. Literally after 2-2.5 months, the grown peppers are transplanted into a greenhouse or open ground according to the following scheme:
- a distance of 60 cm must be maintained between the rows;
- between seedlings you need to retreat up to 40 cm;
- planting depth - no more than 5-6 cm.
The best solution would be to plant seedlings along with peat pots. Otherwise, there is a high probability of harming the roots when trying to dig the plant out of the container.
To get a large and tasty harvest of pepper, you need to take care of the seedlings in advance.When growing pepper seedlings, you need to correctly determine the sowing time, pre-sowing seed treatment, prepare the necessary container and soil.
Growing and caring
Every gardener has a goal to achieve high yields. It can be achieved by following agrotechnical recommendations.
- Watering. It is not necessary to water young peppers for the first week after planting, you need to let them take root and get stronger. Further, the regularity of watering is determined by the planting site. In the greenhouse, it is necessary to organize the introduction of liquid 2-3 times a week with regular ventilation of the room. When planting peppers in open ground, it is necessary to additionally adjust the volume of the applied liquid in accordance with weather and climatic conditions. In drought, it is worth increasing watering, in rains, on the contrary, reduce.
- Top dressing. On average, the beds on which the peppers grow are fertilized 3-4 times per season. Gardeners recommend feeding during the period of growth, flowering and fruiting of the crop, giving preference to organic and complex compositions. In small quantities, it is possible to use mineral compositions, but in this case it is worth carefully studying the instructions.
- Loosening and weeding. Mandatory procedures carried out after watering. With their help, it will be possible to reduce the risk of plant disease, as well as to ensure the supply of the required amount of oxygen and nutrients to the roots.
Additionally, gardeners are advised to prune the plant, removing dry and too long shoots. Compliance with the basic recommendations will help to obtain the required yield and achieve strong immunity of the bush. Ignoring the advice will lead to a deterioration in growth and possible death of the plant from external influences.
To harvest a tasty and rich harvest of pepper, you need to comply with all the conditions of agricultural technology, and proper care begins with planting plants. Before planting pepper in open ground, it should be prepared. It is also important to take care of the seedlings and planting space in advance.
For good growth of pepper bushes and active fruiting, you need to regularly apply mineral and organic fertilizing to the soil. It is necessary not only to choose the right formulations, but also to use them at the right stage in the development of culture. The frequency of top dressing is always individual. It depends directly on the composition of the land on your site. The poorer the soil composition, the more often you will need to feed the pepper.
Required climatic conditions
The replanting of grown peppers is carried out mainly in May-June, when the frosts completely recede, and the soil warms up to at least 10 degrees Celsius. Peppers should be planted in sunny weather, so that the plant takes root faster.
Disease and pest resistance
Variety Fon Baron stands out for its increased resistance to the effects of various diseases, it perfectly tolerates insect attacks. But in order to eliminate the risk of possible death of the culture, preventive treatments should be carried out. To do this, in a gardening store, they purchase special means or give preference to folk compositions. The culture is disinfected even before the seeds are planted.
Pepper is one of the most common vegetables in home gardens. This culture is quite stable and unpretentious. However, under certain conditions, this plant can suffer from infections and harmful insects. Before treating peppers for diseases or pests, you need to find out the cause of the problem, otherwise the treatment may be ineffective.