Pepper Red Knight

Red Knight pepper is distinguished by its large fruits, for which it is appreciated by many gardeners. Consider some of the features of the variety, as well as the rules for its cultivation.

Red Knight pepper is a variety from the category of large-fruited hybrids that attracts gardeners with its resistance to diseases and pests, as well as unpretentious cultivation. The plant is suitable for growing both in the greenhouse and in the open field.

The variety withstands drought and temperature extremes well, but in case of frost, you should think about additional plant cover.

Features of the bushes:

• bushes up to 80-90 cm high;
• semi-spreading stems;
• medium-sized green leaves with a wrinkled surface.

Red Knight is distinguished by its compact size and powerful shoots, on which large fruits are formed.

Pepper characteristics:

• weight - up to 270 g;
• length - from 9 to 10 cm;
• cuboid shape;
• dark red color of the peel when ripe;
• the number of seed chambers is 3-4 pieces.

Pepper peels are quite dense, the surface has a glossy sheen. The fruits lend themselves well to transportation, which makes the variety so popular.

Red Knight peppers are versatile, suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for:

• stuffing;
• baking;
• freezing.

Peppers are canned, sauces and pastes are prepared from them.

The variety forms the first fruits after 115 days from the time of planting seedlings in the ground.

Basically, the yield reaches 17 kg per 1 m2. If necessary, it can be increased if agrotechnical recommendations are followed.

The cultivation of the hybrid is carried out through seedlings. First of all, the seeds need to be prepared.

1. Selection. A glass of warm water will help in this, where you need to place the seeds. Empty samples will float to the surface, leaving whole seeds at the bottom, suitable for planting.
2. Disinfection. It is carried out using a solution of potassium permanganate, where the seeds are placed for 2-3 hours.
3. Treatment. To do this, use special drugs or folk remedies. Soaking the seeds in growth simulators is a good solution.

Seeds are planted in separate pots with a fertile peat mixture around mid-February or early March. Planting depth is 1-2 cm.

After planting, the soil is poured abundantly with warm and settled water, and then covered with transparent material and placed in a warm, sunny place. After 60-70 days, the seedlings are moved into the ground, hardening the culture in 2 weeks.

Landing scheme:

• a distance of 60 cm must be observed between the rows;
• between seedlings must be kept up to 40 cm;
• planting depth - 6-7 cm.

It is convenient to plant seeds in peat pots so that you can plant them in open ground or in a greenhouse with them.

Every gardener dreams of a high harvest. The desired performance can be achieved by following a number of growing and care recommendations.

• Watering.For the first week, Red Knight pepper does not need to be watered. Further, watering is carried out 1-2 times a week, using water that has settled and warmed up by the sun. During flowering and drought periods, the amount of watering should be increased up to 3 times a week. If the rainy season comes, the amount of liquid applied should be reduced. In the case of growing in a greenhouse, the frequency of watering remains the same regardless of weather conditions.
• Top dressing. On average, they are held 4 times per season. Particular attention is paid to the growing season, flowering and fruiting. The first fertilizers are applied already 2 weeks after planting the seedlings, using organic and complex compositions.
• Loosening and weeding. Mandatory procedures that are resorted to after watering. Loosening and weeding prevents the development of diseases and attacks of pests.

Also, gardeners recommend pruning plants, removing dry and too long shoots. This approach will allow you to achieve high yields, since the bush will direct the nutrients directly to the fruits.

It is recommended to plant seedlings towards the end of May, when the risk of frost return will be practically zero. The average air temperature during planting should be 15-17 degrees Celsius, these are optimal conditions for the rapid establishment of plants.

Before planting, it is important to fertilize the soil, as well as to loosen the soil in order to saturate it with oxygen and useful components.

Red Knight is a variety that is resistant to most diseases and pests. But under poor growing conditions, the plant can get sick. Gardeners to strengthen the immune system are advised to treat the bushes with special compounds for prevention:

• "Etisso";
• "Confidor";
• Aktara.

Spraying the bushes will help protect against slugs, leaf beetles and other pests, as well as reduce the risk of disease.