Pepper Red Star

Pepper Red Star has a high yield and large fruits. Today this variety is grown in many regions of the country.

Red Star pepper is a versatile plant that grows well both in the greenhouse and outdoors. Specifications:

• bushes are compact;
• shoots - powerful, up to 70-80 cm high;
• leaves are medium in size, rich green.

The leaf plates are slightly rough to the touch. The variety is resistant to low temperatures, but in the northern regions of the country it is recommended to plant the crop in shelters with the provided heating.

The red star is a compact sweet pepper that forms large fruits. Main characteristics:

• weight - up to 300 g;
• shape - cube;
• skin color - red;
• length - up to 12 cm;
• the pulp is juicy.

Fruits form towards the end of the gardening season. During the flowering period, the variety produces fragrant flowers of a delicate cream color.

The taste of the Red Star is marked with the highest score. Peppers of this variety are quite juicy and sweet, ideal for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing second courses, salads.

High productivity and marketability are the main features of the Red Star pepper. The first fruits are formed already after 100-115 days from the moment the pepper is planted in the greenhouse. Ripening times in the open field are slightly increased due to the harsh external conditions.

It is possible to collect up to 10 fruits from one bush of the Red Star. The average yield reaches 8-9 kg per 1 m2. If necessary, the yield can be increased by observing agrotechnical conditions.

Seed preparation for planting in the form of seedlings begins 60-65 days before transplanting seedlings into open ground or a greenhouse. This usually happens in late February or early March.

Stages of preparation.

1. Selection. To do this, use a glass of warm water, where the seeds are placed. Empty ones will immediately float to the surface, they are removed, leaving undeformed samples.
2. Disinfection. The seeds are soaked in a special solution for 2-3 hours. This will be enough to strengthen the plant's immunity, prevent the development of diseases and attacks of pests.
3. Treatment. Pepper seeds are additionally soaked in a growth stimulant solution. The use of such treatments will speed up the ripening of the fruit.

Seed planting is carried out the next day after treatment.

1. First, the pots are prepared by pouring a fertile mixture into them and applying organic fertilizers. It is better to plant each seed in a separate pot.
2. Then the seeds are immersed by 1-2 cm, covered with soil and plentifully watered with warm, settled water.
3. The containers are covered with transparent material and transferred to a warm room under the sun.

Planting in open ground or a greenhouse is carried out when the air temperature rises to 15-17 degrees Celsius.

Landing scheme:

• the distance between seedlings should not exceed 40 cm;
• the distance between the rows should be 50-60 cm;
• planting depth - 5-6 cm.

Before planting peppers, it is recommended to fertilize the soil and loosen the soil. Compliance with the recommendations will allow the plant to take root faster and give a high yield.

Achieve high yields and maximum fruit weight by following agrotechnical recommendations.

1. Watering. It is not recommended to water the peppers for the first week, then the culture should be irrigated 1-2 times a week, the total water rate should be 8-10 liters per 1 m2 of plantings. In drought, watering should be increased, and in rains, on the contrary, should be reduced.
2. Top dressing. The first fertilizers are applied to the soil 2 weeks after planting. Also, plants should be fed during flowering and fruiting. Mainly organic and mineral complexes are used as fertilizers. It is recommended to carefully study the instructions before use.
3. Site surface treatment. It implies covering the soil with straw or sawdust, followed by loosening to ensure the flow of the required amount of oxygen and nutrients.

Additionally, regular pruning of dried or too long and non-fruiting shoots is carried out. Then the bush will direct all the forces to the formation of large and juicy fruits.

Despite the resistance of the variety to cold weather, it is better to plant Red Star peppers in the warm season, when the air temperature rises to 15-17 degrees. It is possible to plant seedlings in the greenhouse by 1-2 weeks earlier, having previously loosened and fertilized the soil.

Red Star is a disease and pest resistant variety. However, this does not mean that the culture is not attacked by insects and does not start to rot if not properly cared for. To prevent the risk of plant death, it is worth carrying out preventive treatment. It is recommended to carefully study the instructions before use.