Ivanhoe pepper: characteristics and description of the variety, photo, yield, cultivation and care

Selection and description of the variety

Avengo pepper was bred relatively recently; the development of this variety began in the mid-90s of the twentieth century, and by 1998 the plant had passed all the necessary studies and was included in the official list of crops permitted for cultivation. The plant was bred thanks to the hard work of African breeders; it was based on local, most productive and weather-resistant hybrids.

This plant is an early ripening, highly productive variety. The first technically ripe fruits are observed 100 days after planting the seedlings in open soil. The phase of full ripeness of peppers begins 110–115 days after planting the seedlings. The bushes of the plant are large, vigorous and branched, about 60–70 cm high. The foliage of the bush is medium, the leaves are small, round, pointed at the edge. The stem and foliage have a rich green tint with a slight glossy sheen.

Features of growing the variety

The pepper does not need shaping.
Its high productivity is ensured by its branching. Once a week, the lower part of the bush is cleared of excess foliage. Yellowed and withered greens are also removed.

After each watering, the soil must be loosened

It is important to clear it of weeds in a timely manner.

Ivanhoe is characterized by low resistance to cold weather. When grown in open ground, during the first 2 weeks after planting in a permanent place, as well as during cold weather, it is covered with film at night.

Picking to a permanent place

Pepper beds should be well lit by the sun. They are not located in areas with close groundwater.

When choosing a place to grow, it is important to pay attention to what plants have grown there previously. The soil on which nightshade crops have grown for the past two seasons will not be suitable. In the beds after legumes, melons and cabbage, the variety will feel best

In the beds after legumes, melons and cabbage, the variety will feel best.

Soil preparation rules:

In the fall, pepper beds are dug to a depth of 20 cm. They are cleared of plant debris. The grass that is collected from the beds does not have to be thrown away. It is much more useful to crush it, treat it with a solution of potassium permanganate and bury it in the same area. This will make the soil more fertile. The soil is also mixed with rotted manure in a volume of 6 kg per 1 sq. m.
In the spring, the beds are dug up or leveled with a rake and watered with a strong solution of copper sulfate.
Pepper does not like acidic soils. To make the soil slightly acidic, it is mixed with dry lime or ash.
If the soil is heavy, sand must be added to the top layer. Otherwise, the pepper will die.

It is better to dig holes in a checkerboard pattern. This way you can save more space. For planting this variety, a 50x40 pattern is used.

If the seedlings were grown in a peat container, then they are not removed, but rather destroyed a little. Peppers will have to be removed from plastic pots. It is planted in the holes, carefully straightening the roots. The root collar is not buried. The depression is filled with soil, which is compacted. Water the pepper using 1 liter of water for each plant.

Before planting peppers, it is useful to pour fertilizer into the holes. For example, long lasting granules, ash or small raw fish.

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The bushes begin to bloom simultaneously; during this period, large axillary flowers appear on the plants. They grow singly, but often gather in bunches. The color of the corolla is white or greenish, but sometimes the base acquires a yellowish tint. After flowering, fruits, the so-called hollow seedless berries, form from the ovary. They are characterized by a yellow or rich red tint, dense, moderately juicy pulp. The thickness of the pulp is often 5–7 mm, while the average weight of the fruit is in the range of 100–140 g. The yield of the variety is high; up to 7 kg of fruit can be safely harvested from one square meter. The harvest ripens evenly, Ivanhoe fruits are distinguished by excellent commercial qualities, they are resistant to mechanical stress, and also have increased taste and aromatic properties.
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"Knight" in your greenhouse

This is a semi-standard plant (usually forms one or two stems), a fairly compact plant, which is intended for growing in greenhouses. Ivanhoe is also grown in open ridges, but not always in Russian conditions (regions of the Urals, Siberia, North-West) the summer season is warm, and you can be left without a harvest.

The variety is early, before harvesting fruits of technical maturity you will have to wait about 100-110 days from the moment of germination. The leaves are beautiful, ovoid in shape.

Ivanhoe's fruits are cone-shaped and have thick, fleshy walls. Thickness – about 6-7 mm. The weight of peppers is up to 120-140 grams. There are two or three chambers inside, the seeds are quite large. The pepper pulp is juicy, aromatic, and has high taste qualities.

It is used for stuffing (many people specially grow “cone-shaped” peppers), preparing salads, as well as various preparations. Ivanhoe pepper is disease-resistant, for which it is valued by gardeners from risky farming regions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Main advantages of Ivanhoe:
short growing season;
high productivity;
the plant is not afraid of dense plantings;
fruits tolerate long-term storage and transportation;
excellent taste characteristics of the fruit;
the variety is resistant to specific infections, including Alternaria and viral mosaic;
peppers are completely ready for consumption even in the technical maturity phase.

This pepper has only one drawback, however, it is quite significant. The plant does not tolerate sudden cold snaps and changes in weather conditions, this leads to its inhibition and all kinds of damage to the fruit. Therefore, in regions with unstable climatic conditions, it is grown only in a greenhouse.

Use in cooking

Pepper is full of useful vitamins and microelements. It is especially rich in vitamin C. Scientists have proven that systematic consumption of this vegetable creates protection against the formation of cancerous tumors. Pepper improves the functioning of the stomach and other organs.

It is used in cooking. A variety of dishes are prepared from it. It can be processed in any way and can be combined with many other products. So, Ivanhoe pepper is an early variety that is grown by many owners. The main thing is not to forget about the rules of cultivation.

Video about planting and growing Ivanhoe pepper:

How to grow seedlings yourself

Cultivating Ivanhoe pepper is not difficult; to do this, you will need to master the general specifics of agricultural technology for growing the crop. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the individual needs of the variety. Only in this case can you achieve not only healthy seedlings, but also their maximum productivity in the future.

Deadlines

To calculate the optimal period for sowing seeds for seedlings, you can use a universal rule: the optimal life cycle of plants for sowing occurs 60–80 days after the first shoots appear. Thus, by approximately 100 days after germination, Ivanhoe will produce its first fruits, suitable for consumption and long-term transportation. To do this, in temperate climates, seeds should be planted between the end of February and the first half of March.

Soil and container

The seed is sown in specially prepared soil. Such soils should be light, loose, but well fertilized. Often, special soils for indoor plants are used for this, diluted with river sand (0.5:3). You can prepare this mixture yourself; to do this, combine humus, peat and river sand (2:2:1).

Fill the soil into common or individual garden containers made of plastic, wood, metal, etc. The main condition of such containers is safety and complete non-toxicity. At the same time, each plant should have a space of at least 5x10 cm, which is why individual cups are considered the best garden containers for seedlings. A functional drainage hole must be constructed in the bottom of garden pots.

The simplest and most effective substrate for seed germination is the so-called peat tablets. This is a special pressed soil containing all the necessary nutrients. It is wrapped in special agrofibre, which preserves the structure of the mixture until planting in the soil. The sown peat tablets are immersed in common containers with water (with a layer of about 1 cm), where the first phases of plant development take place.

If bulk mixtures are used during planting, they must be sterilized. This is necessary in order to destroy pathogens of various infections and parasitic larvae, which often destroy sprouts even in the phase of the first 2 leaves. The procedure is carried out in many ways, but the most popular among gardeners is:

roasting in the oven, 20–30 minutes, at +125…+145°C;
steaming in the microwave, 5–10 minutes;
moisturizing with a 2% solution of potassium permanganate.

Important! After sterilization, the soil must be kept at rest, at a temperature of about +20°C, for at least a week. During this time, it will completely restore its structure.

Seed selection and preparation

Today, the market for quality seeds is overflowing with a lot of offers, so it’s not difficult to buy Ivanhoe pepper. However, you can often find a degenerate hybrid even in a specialized store. Despite the fact that such plants are capable of bearing fruit, often their fruits do not correspond to the expected aroma, as well as other properties. Therefore, when purchasing seeds, every grower must pay attention to the packaging.

High-quality pepper seed must have the following information on the packaging:

clearly indicated expiration dates;
information about the importer and manufacturer;
F1 marking - hybrids obtained by direct crossing of maternal plants. This is the only condition for excellent yield, since seeds of the second generation (F2) are of little use for sowing.

Seed material must be subjected to various preparatory measures.
First, the seeds need to be disinfected; the procedure is soaked in a 2% solution of potassium permanganate (15–20 minutes) or in 70% alcohol (5–10 minutes). After this, they need to be treated with growth stimulants. This measure is not mandatory, but it helps to increase the germination rate and density of seedlings. A variety of specific preparations are used for this; the most popular are solutions of “Zircon” (2 drops/100 ml), “Kornevin” (1 mg/100 ml) and “Epin” (2 drops/100 ml). Treatment is carried out by soaking the seeds in working solutions for 4–8 hours, immediately before sowing or no earlier than 1–2 days.

If possible, the seeds are germinated; to do this, they are wrapped in one layer of moistened gauze and placed in a warm place, with a temperature of about +22...+26°C. As the gauze dries, moisten it. Under such conditions, in just 1–3 days the seeds will produce a small sprout and root, after which they can be safely moved into the soil.

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Sowing seeds

In plant growing, it is customary to distinguish two methods for germinating pepper seeds, this is the so-called method with picking and without. Despite the fact that they provide identical conditions for keeping plants, the methods have fundamental differences, differing in both advantages and specific disadvantages.

With a pick

Sowing with picking involves growing seedlings in large common containers or in individual cells. In this case, the seeds are sown in rows or pits, and each plant must have at least 5x10x5 cm of free space in the pot.

Sowing is carried out superficially, to a depth of 2 cm. After 3–5 weeks, the seedlings are transplanted into a new container. At this time, the plants enter the phase of active growth and 2 true leaves develop on them.

The main advantages of the method:
low labor costs;
does not require many containers;
plants are evenly provided with the necessary microclimate.

Main disadvantages:
picking can cause oppression of sprouts;
irrational use of seeds (crops require thinning);
When infections occur, all plants are affected.

Without picking

The pickless method involves obtaining seedlings in individual containers.

In this case, the plants are provided with plenty of soil conditions for growth and development, and transplantation of such seedlings is carried out once, while moving to open soil.

This method has many advantages:
does not require transplantation, which improves the immunity of seedlings;
makes it possible to create individual conditions for plants;
simplifies the general agricultural technology of growing seedlings.

It is not without its shortcomings, first of all, these are:
additional costs for a large number of containers;
Individual care is required for each plant.

Seedling care

After sowing, the pots are moved to a warm, well-lit place; a southern window sill is best suited for this. Lack of light is detrimental to peppers; it leads to stretching and brittleness of the stem. If the seedlings are exposed to direct sunlight all day, they are shaded, creating diffused lighting.

Over the course of a week, the seeds are germinated at a temperature close to +15°C, after which the temperature is raised to +18...+20°C. In this case, it is possible to achieve two positive requirements at once. Firstly, it helps to obtain high-quality seedlings without resorting to lighting the flowerpots. Secondly, development at low temperatures contributes to the active growth of the above-ground mass of pepper, which improves its ability to take root when transplanted into open ground.

Important! At first, the sown containers are covered with plastic film; this is necessary in order to provide the most optimal microclimate for young seedlings. In the phase of 2 true leaves, such cover is removed.

Water the peppers as needed. When moistening this crop, it is important to take into account that free moisture does not stagnate in the substrate, since this phenomenon leads to putrefactive lesions of the root system. Therefore, water the soil no more than once a week; only clean, well-settled water at room temperature is used for the procedure. Watering is carried out at the root, avoiding wetting the foliage.

Ivanhoe and fertilizing are needed; they help protect seedlings from deficiency of vitamins and minerals important for plant growth. Before planting in the soil, peppers are fertilized twice. The first time feeding is carried out 14 days after sowing, the second time after picking or 14 days after the first. Fertilizers are introduced in liquid form; for this purpose, various complex mixtures are used, the most effective of which are considered to be the preparations “Agricol”, “Krepysh”, “Fertika” and “Solution”.

Hardening of seedlings

Hardening off seedlings is not a mandatory procedure, but it is the best way to protect plants from environmental variability and prepare them for development in their natural environment. They start it approximately 2 weeks before planting; for this, the seedlings are gradually accustomed to low temperature conditions (+13...+16°C).

Familiarize yourself with the features of growing pepper seedlings at home.

First, the plants are kept in the cold for several hours, gradually increasing this period to 12–24 hours. To do this, they are transferred to the open air, an unheated loggia or balcony. The last 2-3 days before planting, the plants are completely transferred to the open air. After this, the peppers become virtually invulnerable to any sudden weather changes.

Pepper

We gardeners have long begun preparing for the next gardening season. Many of us already have vegetable seedlings growing on our windowsills, including peppers. And for those who have not yet had time to sow bell pepper seeds for seedlings, there is still time, and there is also time to study new varieties of this crop, which many of us know nothing about.

For example, Ivanhoe pepper, a description of which will be presented in this article. Ivanhoe is a far from well-known early-ripening hybrid of pepper, intended for cultivation under film cover and in open ground. This variety is characterized by numerous advantages with a minimum number of disadvantages.

Photo of Ivanhoe pepper.

Description of Ivanhoe pepper and its characteristics

Ivanhoe is a new hybrid of bell pepper, bred by Ukrainian breeders of the Nasko agricultural company at the beginning of this century.

In the southern regions, the variety is cultivated in open ground, but in more temperate climates the hybrid can only grow in film conditions, since the only drawback of this variety is its vulnerability to adverse weather conditions.

It is popular not only in its homeland, Ukraine, but also in Russia. Distributed throughout our country.

What does a bush look like?

The hybrid plant is compact but strong:

the bush does not grow higher than 50-70 cm;
the main stem is powerful and thick;
the leaves of the hybrid are medium in size, dark green in color, slightly wrinkled;
bush - slightly spreading, medium leafy, medium vigor, does not require formation;
flowers are medium size, white.

What are the fruits?

Peppers usually grow to medium sizes:

the weight of one varies from 90 to 140 g;
the shape of the peppers is cone, the color of ripe fruits is red;
the fruits of the Ivanhoe hybrid are characterized by a thick wall - 7-9 cm;
the surface of the fruit is smooth and shiny;
the pulp is very juicy and crispy, covered with a dense thin skin;
The taste is wonderful, richly sweet.

Chemical composition of bell pepper and its benefits

Bell pepper is a valuable vegetable, which contains many beneficial components for our body. Pepper is rich:

vitamins A, group B, C, E, PP;
micro- and macrocomponents;
essential oils;
organic acids;
fatty acids;
amino acids;
antioxidants;
monosaccharides;
alkaloids;
fiber and pectin;
nitrogenous compounds, etc.

The main component of red pepper is lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps maintain the youth and beauty of our skin and hair. Lycopene also prevents the development of malignant tumors by destroying existing cancer cells and preventing new ones from developing.

Due to the high content of vitamin C, pepper helps restore immunity and is excellent at fighting colds and viral diseases.

Also, constant consumption of bell pepper in food helps to remove toxins, toxic substances and heavy metal salts from the body, block free radicals, normalize blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Pepper has a mild diuretic and laxative effect, is useful for diseases of the kidneys, liver and gall bladder, it prevents the formation of blood clots in atherosclerosis. The vegetable is recommended as a dietary product for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, in particular for coronary heart disease and angina.

Since the product contains a minimum of calories and the component capsaicin, a powerful fat burner, red bell pepper is widely used in weight loss diets. And these are not all the beneficial qualities of this unique vegetable. An entire article would not be enough to list them.

Application

Bell peppers are most useful when eaten fresh.

You can also use it to prepare a variety of pickles for the winter - pickled peppers, lecho, various canned salads and snacks that include this tasty and healthy vegetable.

Peppers are frozen, dried, dried, baked, pickled, stuffed, fried, fermented, etc. There are so many recipes for dishes that can be prepared from this unique culture that it is simply impossible to describe everything.

Yield indicator

Ivanhoe is a high-yielding hybrid that produces stable high yields, the performance of which does not depend on almost any factor, except perhaps on weather conditions, but this does not apply to the greenhouse method of cultivating the crop. With quality care, you can get 6-8 kg of high-quality fruits from one square meter, and with mass cultivation from one hectare - up to 70 centners of tasty, healthy peppers.

When it starts to ripen

This variety is early ripening. Its growing season is 120-130 days from the moment the first shoots appear. It is after so many days that the fruits ripen completely and turn red. The hybrid reaches technical maturity after 100-110 days, that is, such peppers can already be used for food and for preparations.

Shelf life and transportation options

Ivanhoe fruits have a long shelf life and tolerate transportation well. The hybrid is very popular among farmers who are happy to cultivate it for mass marketing. The variety is also popular among buyers due to its excellent taste, presentable presentation, and impressive wall thickness.

Diseases and pests

Hybrid plants have 100% immunity to all existing ailments. They never get sick and don’t even need preventive treatment for diseases, but insect pests can cause damage. Ivanhoe is susceptible to pests such as aphids, spider mites and slugs.

A simple folk remedy will save you from aphids - a solution made from wood ash and laundry soap, the preparation of which will require 10 liters of water, 1.5 kg of wood ash and 80 g of grated laundry soap. Also, spraying with insecticides Fitoverm, Aktara, Zolon, Decis, Karate will protect against the pest.

If you do not fight spider mites, you can lose most of your crop.

Signs of mite infestation are spots on the leaves that look like punctures, which eventually merge into spots, as well as a marbled pattern and the presence of cobwebs.

At the first symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to treat the plants with insecto-acaricidal preparations Antiklesch, Apollo, Borneo, Sunmite, etc. Simple insecticides against spider mites will be useless.

Slugs cause irreparable damage to peppers. These pests chew out parts of the leaves. They are fought in the following way: after abundant watering, the soil around the bushes is sprinkled with quicklime, which burns the slugs and they die. Bushes can also be treated with anti-slug preparations - Slug Eater, Ferramol, Thunderstorm, Meta. Use medications according to the instructions for use.

Aphids on peppers.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

The Ivanhoe pepper variety has only one significant drawback - sensitivity to adverse weather conditions, although a small risk of damage from insect pests can also be noted, but this type of crop has many advantages. These include:

high productivity;
early ripening;
high quality fruits (excellent taste, thick wall, presentable presentation, possibility of long-term storage and transportation, versatility of use);
stable immunity to all diseases.

Growing

The hybrid is cultivated mainly in greenhouses. To do this, you need to grow healthy seedlings. Seeds are sown for seedlings from the 20th of February to the 20th of March, depending on the region and climate of cultivation. To determine the time of sowing seeds, you can use the lunar calendar.

Growing seedlings

The algorithm for sowing pepper seeds for seedlings is very simple and is as follows:

Before planting the seeds, they are soaked for several minutes, first in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then in a growth stimulator. Next, dry in the open air;
At this time, prepare containers with soil. Soil is usually used purchased for growing seedlings. The soil is poured either into boxes or directly into separate cups. It is better to choose the latter option, since peppers do not tolerate diving;
The soil is moistened with a spray bottle, then the seeds are slightly deepened into it. Boxes or cups are covered with film and placed in a warm, dark place;
After germination, the container is taken out, opened and placed on a well-lit windowsill.

Seedlings must be periodically watered and fed. 10 days before planting in the greenhouse, the sprouts begin to harden by taking them out into the open air for a few minutes.

Planting in a greenhouse

Before planting seedlings in a greenhouse, the soil is dug up, cleared of weeds and fertilized. Next, small holes are made, a handful of ash and humus is added to them, 0.5 liters of water are poured and seedlings are planted in them at a distance of 30 cm from each other.

Care

Caring for Ivanhoe pepper is simple and consists of:

periodic watering;
feeding;
weeding and loosening;
pest control.

Conclusion

Ivanhoe pepper is a high-yielding hybrid that produces high-quality fruits. The variety is popular not only among private owners, but also among farmers who grow it for sale, due to its high shelf life and the possibility of transportation.

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How and when to plant seedlings in a permanent place

Proper planting is one of the most important conditions that helps to obtain a high-quality and rich harvest, and peppers are no exception. To do this, it is important to take into account not only the optimal timing, but also to choose a suitable location, as well as to properly prepare the site.

Deadlines

Peppers are planted at the age of 60–80 days after germination; at this age, the plants enter the phase of 6–8 true leaves, and their height often reaches 20–30 cm. In a temperate climate, the favorable period for this occurs approximately at the end of May - beginning of June. Before planting, a stable thaw and weather conditions must form. In this case, the air temperature should warm up to at least +18°C, and the soil - to +15°C.

Choosing a location on the site

Peppers are grown only on light, well-fertilized soil, with a low moisture capacity; only in this case will the plants be able to provide optimal nutrition, as well as conditions for effective and prosperous growth. For this purpose, regardless of the type of soil, the beds for planting are prepared in a special way, for this:

loams are fertilized with peat;
clayey areas are diluted with sand;
in the peatland zone, soils are improved with loamy or turf mixtures;
sandstones are enriched with a mixture of peat and turf soil (2:1).

You should also carefully choose the location of the site.

An ideal location should meet the following requirements:

be away from drafts and areas of constant winds;
be well lit, and also be away from any tall vegetation or shading objects;
located on a plain or hill, in the south;
have a groundwater level of at least 90–100 cm.

In order to get a good harvest and ensure high fruitfulness of the crop over many seasons, an alternating change of crops is created on the site, the so-called crop rotation.
Without this, there is a sharp depletion of the soil, as well as the accumulation of various toxins, infectious agents and pest larvae in it. A seven-year crop rotation system is considered the most optimal, but it can be safely replaced by a three-year crop rotation. Thus, the crop is grown in the same place no more than once every 3-4 years. To do this, you should adhere to the following rules:

after the peppers, onions, carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers, etc. are planted. At the end of the season, the area is sown with green manure, which is mowed and plowed into the soil in late autumn;
the next year the place is sown with pumpkin crops (watermelon, melon, pumpkin, etc.);
in the future, the area is occupied by cabbage (or other cruciferous crops) or legumes, after which the planting of pepper is repeated.

The worst and best predecessors of pepper

The most profitable	Good	Prohibited
Melon	Cabbage	Potato
Pumpkin	Beet	Tomatoes
Watermelon	Carrot	Physalis
Legumes	Eggplant
Onion	Pepper (other varieties)
Cauliflower
Cucumber
Turnip
Swede
Zucchini
Green manure

When planning a plot, it is worth paying attention to the neighbors in the garden; sweet pepper varieties do not coexist well with many plants, which always results in a decrease in yield for them.

The following are considered to be excellent neighbors for pepper:

eggplant;
beans;
tomato;
onion;
garlic;
corn;
spices.

You should not grow Ivanhoe near potatoes and beets; during their growth, they release specific substances that have a toxic effect on peppers.
In addition, the plantings need to be protected from bushes and tree-like vegetation; they will shade the beds. Important! It is not recommended to grow Ivanhoe near other varieties of pepper, including hot varieties. This will lead to cross-pollination, which always threatens to change the aromatic and morphological properties of the fruit.

Planting pattern and depth

Most often, peppers are planted in rows, and their width should be within 1 meter, and the row spacing should be about 40–50 cm. Often the crop is planted in a row method, for this the plants are planted in two rows, with a row spacing of 60 cm. Many plant growers use more progressive, staggered landing system. In this case, the plants are planted in individual holes 30x30 cm, with a distance of 50 cm; it is permissible to contain no more than 5 plants per 1 m².

This system is more rational, it helps to save space and also create an individual microclimate for each bush. Regardless of the planting method, seedlings are planted to a depth of 8–10 cm.

Planting dates and care features

Seeds tend to hatch unevenly - from 2 weeks to a month. Sowing for planting in greenhouses is done:

south – early February;
Middle zone - mid-late February;
regions with cold climates - from late February to early March.

For peppers grown in open ground or under film, the timing is moved closer to warmth by 10-14 days. Thick-walled varieties are recommended to be planted approximately 60 days after germination, when the soil warms up:

for greenhouses – up to 10° C;
to the garden - at 15° C.

Seeds coated with a shell are planted dry to a depth of about 3 cm, untreated - after disinfection and soaking.

It is not recommended to germinate peppers - the roots are too fragile, the grains will have to be moved into the container one at a time, using tweezers or another device.

If the seeds are sown in individual containers, they remain there - the culture does not like transplants. Picking from common boxes is carried out in the phase of 2 true leaves, to the same depth. Pepper does not form additional roots on the stem. Deepening will lead to its rotting.

You can plant 2 sprouts into individual containers, especially when growing the Orange miracle in open ground. In this case, the yield will decrease slightly, since the feeding area will decrease, but care will be significantly simplified. The likelihood that strong gusts of wind will break the main shoot is reduced - the hybrid is quite tall, the bushes will support each other in addition to the garter.

Caring for seedlings after picking involves timely watering and fertilizing. They are given twice during the normal development of seedlings, or in a highly diluted form each time the substrate is moistened. Illuminated up to 6-8 hours a day.

The top is not cut off. This will cause the seedlings to bush, which will have to be corrected during formation, and also delays the onset of fruiting. There will be no talk of any early harvest, which will hit farmers especially hard in the pocket.

2 weeks before moving to a permanent place, the peppers are hardened. By this time, the stems should have 8 or 10 leaves. When transplanting, they try to disturb the earthen ball as little as possible; the peppers are not buried.

When planting, it should be taken into account that pepper needs 6-8 hours of sun per day and protection from strong winds. Further care is as follows:

Regular but moderate watering. The soil should not dry out, but water stagnation should not be allowed. The next day after rain or watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil between the rows.
Careful feeding. Peppers react poorly to excess fertilizers, especially nitrogen, and begin to get sick. Nitrates should predominate in fertilizing during the first half of the growing season, then the emphasis is on potassium. The crop needs little phosphorus.
Bush formation. The orange miracle is an indeterminate hybrid; it is grown in 2-3 trunks in the garden; it is allowed to leave 1 in the greenhouse to obtain especially large fruits. The bush must be tied to a strong support, and the top is pinched 1.5 months before the expected end of the growing season.
Harvesting. The fruits are picked when a few streaks of orange appear on the dark green pods. They will arrive in storage. Vegetables collected at the stage of technical ripeness are tasteless and poorly ripened. If you allow the fruits to fully color on the bush, they will be especially fragrant, but the ripening of other peppers will be slowed down.

How to care outdoors

It is not difficult to care for Ivanhoe, despite its southern roots, this plant does not require individual conditions for itself, therefore it can be safely cultivated using standard agricultural techniques for growing crops. In this case, special attention should be paid to the maintenance regime of the beds.

Watering

Peppers are watered regularly; this crop does not tolerate drought, so if there is a lack of free moisture, it may die. To avoid this, a regular irrigation system is created on the site; for this, during periods of drought, the beds are watered at least 2 times a week; during rainy periods and in cold weather, the frequency of the procedure is reduced. A clear sign of the need for watering in the beds is a dense, dry soil crust, 2–4 cm thick.

Peppers are watered using the drip irrigation method; the most favorable period for this is considered to be early morning or late evening. This is the only way to protect against excessive evaporation of moisture and irrational watering. To do this, use only clean, pre-settled water. It should be heated to ambient temperature, otherwise there is a high probability of frostbite of the pepper root system.

Read more about how to water peppers correctly and how often.

Soil care

For successful growth, pepper requires timely weeding, loosening of the soil, and mulching. Loosening and weeding are often combined; they are carried out as needed, but not earlier than once a week. Additionally, the soil is loosened the next day after watering and heavy rains. In this case, it is possible to avoid the development of weeds in the beds, and also to give the soil the necessary gas permeability. At the same time, in order not to damage the root system of the pepper, loosen the soil by 4-5 cm.

Mulching is mandatory for all gardeners who are trying to create the most favorable conditions for Ivanhoe on the site. It makes it possible to retain valuable moisture in the soil, as well as create an optimal microclimate and temperature regime. The procedure is carried out at least 2 times per season, 2 weeks after planting and before flowering. Coconut coir, sawdust, pine needles and pine bark are used as mulch. The thickness of this layer must be at least 5 cm.

Did you know? Despite the same root name, capsicum is not a related species to peppercorns. They belong to a separate family, Pepperaceae, while capsicums are a member of the Solanaceae family.

Fertilizer application

If the site is properly prepared, the application of additional fertilizers is not necessary, but often this measure increases the yield several times and helps to shorten the ripening period of fruits by 10–14 days. To do this, fertilizing is carried out systematically, according to the following scheme:

14–25 days after planting, the beds are watered with phosphate-nitrogen solutions (25 g of superphosphate, 10 g of urea/10 l of water);
During flowering, boron compounds are useful; for this, a sugar-boron mixture is used (500 g of sugar, 20 g of boric acid/10 l of water);
after the ovary appears, the beds are watered with a solution of sodium and ammonium (10 g of sodium nitrate, 5 g of ammonium sulfate/10 l of water);
During the fruit-filling period, the plantings are fertilized twice with nitroammophos (10 g/10 l of water) and a mixture of 40 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium nitrate (per 10 l of water).

Video: Fertilizing pepper

Garter bushes

Ivanhoe is considered a tall bush, so its plantings definitely need a garter. This procedure helps to avoid stem fragility during active plant growth, as well as during the fruit-filling phase. In addition, tied bushes become absolutely invulnerable to sharp gusts of wind, which often lead to overhanging plantings.

The garter is carried out as early as possible; it is best to do it after the seedlings have rooted, approximately 14 days after planting. Wood pegs or metal rods are used as support, which are installed at a distance of 10 cm from the bush. Tie the bushes to the support using tight twine, in the center or slightly above the center of the stem. In this case, the plant should be fixed freely, and the garter should not cause difficulties for growth.

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Ivanhoe is a modern, unpretentious, high-yielding variety capable of producing high-quality fruits. That is why this plant is often used for both home and industrial cultivation, including subsequent sale. Growing this pepper is not difficult, but for its growth and abundant fruiting you will need to create a stable microclimate and regular care, including timely feeding.

Diseases and pests

Ivanhoe pepper has a stable immune system, so the Bulgarian fruit variety is not susceptible to such common diseases as late blight, verticillium or tobacco mosaic. Prevention of these diseases is not required.

The main problem for this species can be spider mites, aphids or slugs. You can get rid of these pests using both chemical insecticides and folk remedies. Among chemical substances, preference is given to drugs such as Fitoverm or Atlet-Extra. A solution of these substances is prepared according to the instructions indicated on the package. Folk remedies include tinctures of garlic, onion peels or soap.

A solution of wood ash (1 cup of mixture per 10 liters of water) or tobacco mixture (1 cup of tobacco per 5 liters of water) also helps in the fight against aphids. But against ticks it is advisable to use only chemical insecticides.

Transplanting

The time for planting peppers in a permanent place is determined by many factors:

climate of the region;
weather conditions of a particular season;
condition of the seedlings.

The soil must warm up to +16-18ºC, otherwise the peppers will be cold. Typically, the Ivanhoe variety is planted in the ground at the end of May or beginning of June (middle zone), when the danger of returning cold weather has passed.

You can add humus and superphosphate to the holes, then plant the peppers, carefully sprinkling the roots with soil.

The distance between the holes for the Ivanhoe pepper variety is up to 30 cm.