- Authors: Ognev V.V., Maksimov S.V., Klimenko N.N., Kostenko A.N.
- Year of approval: 2007
- Bush height, cm: up to 60
- Growth type: medium-sized
- Fruit shape: cuboid
- Fruit weight, g: 185
- Fruit color: in biological ripeness golden yellow, in technical ripeness light green
- Ripening terms: mid-season
- Ripening month: from July 20 to August 30
- Fruit size, cm: height and diameter 9-10
Pepper Golden Miracle is a very common variety among many gardeners. The crop has high yields, excellent taste, good immunity. Even a novice gardener can handle bell pepper.
Breeding history
The development of the variety was started by a team of authors: Kostenko A. N., Ognev V. V., Maksimov S. V. and Klimenko N. N. The agrofirm producing seeds was the company "Poisk".
The variety was developed for a long time, starting from the 2000s, gradually modifying and improving the plant, instilling in it adaptation to new conditions. The year of approval for use is considered 2007. After passing all additional tests, the culture was included in the State Register.
Description of the variety
The Golden Miracle pepper belongs to the universal varieties. It can be grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field. It is important to remember that when growing crops in the open field in strong sunshine, it is necessary to create a small shade so that the seedlings do not burn in the sun.
Among the positive aspects of pepper, it is noted that it quickly adapts to weather conditions, which allows it to be grown in any area. The fruiting period is considered long, so you can harvest more than once. Due to modifications and improvement of the composition, the culture has good immunity to a number of fungal diseases. Pepper has high rates of seed germination. The fruits are large and juicy. They can be used to prepare a variety of dishes.
Among the shortcomings, only two points are noted.
Demanding to the irrigation regime. The culture loves moisture, but not too waterlogged soil.
The need to tie the stem. Due to the fact that the fruits weigh a lot, the trunk begins to sag under their weight.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits
The culture is medium-sized, compact. In length, the bush grows up to 60 cm, which classifies it as decorative. The crown is semi-spreading, not too much branched.
Leaves are medium in size, green in shade, glossy. They are rounded in shape with an elongated spout. The surface of the plate is slightly wrinkled.
The root system is of the fibrous type. It develops strong and powerful enough, although it is formed without going deep into the ground.
On one branch, ovaries are formed in the amount of 2 pieces. The shape of the flower is cup-shaped, the petals are small, white, inside there is a yellow core.
The fruits grow up to 9 cm in length and up to 10 cm in diameter. They are cuboid in shape. The average weight is 185 grams, there are also more weighty fruits up to 200 grams. There are also small peppers of 150-160 grams, but this is a rather rare occurrence for the variety.
Unripe fruits have a light green tint. With biological ripeness, the color changes to golden yellow.
The peel is firm and firm, high glossy.
4 chambers are formed inside. There are enough seeds in them, they are small, white. The sectional wall thickness is 5-7 cm.
Purpose and taste
When fully ripe, the fruit has a sweet taste with a pronounced aroma.
The Golden Miracle pepper is suitable for fresh consumption and for preparing salads. And also the vegetable is added when preparing the first and second courses, canned, frozen and dried without losing taste and consistency.
Ripening terms
The variety belongs to mid-season crops.The growing season takes 115-130 days. Fruiting is extended and occurs from July 20 to August 30.
Yield
Pepper yields are good. In the open field, you can remove 2.6 kg from 1m2, and in the greenhouse, the figures increase to 5-5.5 kg per 1m2.
Growing regions
There are no special restrictions on the growing region of the Golden Miracle pepper. It grows well in many summer cottages throughout Russia. But the best indicators are in the following regions:
Central;
Ural;
TsCHO;
North Caucasian;
Volgo-Vyatsky;
Nizhnevolzhsky;
West Siberian.
Landing scheme
Gardeners recommend planting seedlings according to the 40x60 cm scheme. This will not only allow good air circulation, but also facilitate the care of seedlings and harvesting.
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 care
The culture is grown in seedlings. For this, seedling boxes and seed are harvested. The land can be purchased at the store or prepared by yourself.
The seeds are pretreated in a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Then the material is sown in boxes and covered with foil.
The containers are removed in a warm place until the seeds hatch. After that, the film is removed, and the boxes are placed on the windowsill. You can water and feed at the same time. It should be taken 1-2 times a week, not too much. Because excess moisture can lead to fungal infections.
The pick should be done twice. The first time, when the seedlings have the first strong leaves, and the second time - directly to the site.
The site must be dug up in advance along with fertilizers. The wells must be shed with water and sprinkled with growth stimulants.
Culture care will include:
regular watering;
loosening the soil and mulching;
bush shaping and garter;
top dressing;
keeping the temperature in the greenhouse;
preventive spraying against insects and fungal diseases;
timely harvest.
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.
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.