Ruby pepper

Not all varieties of peppers are suitable for cultivation in northern latitudes. Ruby pepper is one of those. The variety has a long ripening period, so only summer residents of the southern regions can enjoy its ripe harvest.

The development of the variety began at the Moldavian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture and Vegetable Growing. The culture appeared when two peppers were crossed, namely the Gift of Moldova and Novogoshary. It also has another synonym for Ruby. The year of admission to use is 1980.

Ruby pepper belongs to sweet varieties. It is versatile, so it can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.

Its positive aspects are that the culture has excellent taste and original appearance. There is a high yield and universal purpose of the fruits. Bushes can withstand temperature changes. It is also noteworthy that vegetables contain high levels of vitamin C.

Of the minuses, it is possible to note the late ripeness. The culture does not well tolerate prolonged drought and lack of sunlight. Ruby pepper needs regular feeding. Many gardeners also point out that the stem of the variety is very fragile, so it should be tied to a support, otherwise it may break off.

The bush is small in size, only 45-60 cm long. The crown is compact, semi-spreading. The variety has a strong leafiness. Leaves are of standard size, ovoid with a slightly elongated spout. The leaf plate is saturated green, the surface is glossy, slightly wrinkled. Mixed fruit position. The buds are small, bowl-shaped, white in color, with a yellow center.

The fruits are formed large, the length is 8-9 cm. The shape of the peppers is very interesting - it is round-flattened. The weight of vegetables is from 113 to 166 g. The color in technical ripeness is light green, and when fully ripe it becomes dark red. The skin is firm and firm, slightly ribbed and glossy.

2-3 chambers are formed inside, the seeds are medium, yellow. The wall thickness is 7.6-10 mm.

The fruit has a distinct sweet taste. There is no bitterness or pungency at all. Vegetables have a universal purpose, so they are suitable both for making salads and for canning. Peppers are also stuffed, frozen and dried. Due to their external qualities and the thickness of the peel, vegetables are well stored in a dark and dry place, and can also be transported over long distances.

The culture is mid-season. 160-178 days pass between seed hatching and fruiting. Ripening month is mid-July or late August.

The average yield in the beds is from 2.9 to 3.3 kg per 1 m2, and in greenhouses the indicators can reach 5 kg per 1 m2.

Since the crop is mid-season and fruiting occurs in August, it is recommended to grow seedlings in the southern regions with a pleasant, mild climate and long daylight hours. The North Caucasus region is well suited for this.

The bushes are formed compact, so you can follow the following seating scheme - 30x20 cm.

You can start preparing seeds for planting already at the end of February. Especially when it comes to moderately cold regions.

Before sowing, it is necessary to carry out the following work.

Purchased seeds are checked for germination. To do this, they are soaked in water or in 5% saline solution for several minutes. During this time, all empty seeds will float to the surface, and the rest will go to the bottom. They also need to be planted.

Then the resulting material is soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate or potassium permanganate. After that, the seeds are rinsed and placed in gauze, which is impregnated with growth stimulants.

Following this procedure, the seeds are either sown directly into containers or left to germinate for a while.

The land can be purchased in the store or prepared by yourself. Some gardeners recommend taking the land from the place where the pepper will subsequently grow. After sowing, the containers are covered with a lid and put away in a dark place.

The culture should dive when it has a couple of strong leaves. Until the seedlings are transplanted, you need to adhere to the watering and feeding schedule. In early May, you can plant seedlings.

Peppers are easy to care for, especially if you follow clear agronomic instructions.

• Watering. Ruby pepper does not like excessive moisture. Therefore, it is recommended to irrigate 2 times a week.
• After watering, you should loosen and weed the soil around the bushes. This will help oxygenate the soil.
• Fertilizers are best applied every two weeks. You can alternate or mix mineral and organic fertilizers.
• Do preventive spraying as needed.