What kind of variety is this
An early ripening variety produces the first harvest 90-100 days after planting. Gardeners characterize the vegetable as juicy and very sweet, and actively use it to prepare various dishes.
The bushes are compact and powerful, reaching a height of about 60 cm. The leaves are dark green, slightly ribbed. For best yield, the plant is formed 1-2 times per season. Otherwise, care does not require special knowledge.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The variety got its name for the large size of the fruit - the weight of one pepper varies from 350 to 550 g. The color is bright yellow, in some cases light pink. The shape is cuboid, slightly flattened. The wall thickness reaches 1 cm, so the peppers are perfectly stored and transported.
The pulp is dense and fleshy, crunchy when eaten fresh. The fruiting period of the variety is extended; on average, about 6 kg of pepper is harvested from 1 bush.
Harvesting and application
The harvest must be harvested in the technical ripeness phase. This will make it possible to extend the fruiting period and relieve the load on the bush. Peppers are collected together with the stalks using a sharp knife. The cut should be made at a distance of 3–5 cm from the attachment to the stalk. The culture's intended purpose is of the salad type, but this does not prevent it from being used not only fresh, but also for preparing second courses, side dishes, and canning.
This variety of pepper is excellent for preparing multi-component dishes that can be consumed immediately or canned. In addition, fresh peppers can be cut into compact bars or cubes and frozen. The Bugai pepper variety occupies a leading position among farmers due to its quality characteristics. With optimal care, plants are capable of producing fruits of record large sizes.
Preparation for cultivation
The quality of the future harvest largely depends on the quality of the seed. Calibration will help select the best seeds for planting - for this they are placed in a saline solution (50 g of salt per 1 liter of water). They are stirred for three minutes.
Those seeds that have sunk to the bottom are dried and used for further disinfection. It is necessary to destroy pathogenic microflora on the surface of seeds.
Gardeners recommend using one of the following drugs for disinfection:
- aloe juice;
- Bordeaux mixture;
- copper sulfate solution;
- "Fitosporin";
- boric acid.
The seeds are placed in a fabric bag and dipped into the prepared solution, left for 24 hours. Afterwards they are taken out and placed in a plastic bag for two days. This procedure increases the germination of pepper and protects against diseases.
Some summer residents advise soaking the seeds in a solution of the drug “Heteroauxin”. The growth stimulator strengthens the root system and promotes healthy plant development.
Important ! Particular attention is paid to preparing the beds. Since autumn, the soil has been dug up and cleared of debris and weeds. With the arrival of spring, the soil is dug up again, large clods and leaves are removed. The soil is leveled with a rake and fertilized with compost or humus.
Features and rules for growing the Bugai variety
To obtain a rich harvest, it is necessary to properly prepare the seeds for planting and choose the optimal place on the site for the plants, following the rules of crop rotation.
Good predecessors and neighbors for culture are:
- legumes;
- cabbage;
- cucumbers
Unfavorable neighbors and predecessors:
- potato;
- tomatoes;
- eggplants.
Important! Hot varieties should not be planted next to sweet peppers. When cross-pollinated, bell pepper becomes bitter and loses its quality characteristics.
When growing the Bugai variety, it is better to use seedlings. It is best to take separate pots for seedlings and place the seeds one at a time. Peat glasses are perfect for this.
Seed selection and treatment
Seeds for planting can be purchased at the store or collected yourself. Seeds should be taken only from fully ripened healthy large fruits. To check the seeds for germination and disinfect them, they must be placed for 1 hour in a warm (+30°C) solution of potassium permanganate.
The floating seeds are discarded, and those that have settled to the bottom are transferred to a growth accelerator solution. In this regard, the drug “Zircon” is suitable. Add 1 ml of substance to 1 liter of water. The seeds are kept in this liquid for 10 hours. Instead of soaking in the solution, you can wet a piece of gauze and wrap the seeds in it.
Preparing the land for seedlings
Soil for seedlings can be purchased at the store or mixed yourself in equal quantities:
- peat;
- soddy-podzolic soil;
- sand.
Regardless of whether the soil was purchased in a store or mixed independently, it must be disinfected.
Growing seedlings
Seedlings are grown in any convenient containers. Special seedling cassettes are popular - small containers fastened together with drainage holes . They are easy to use and affordable. At the same time, the size of the cassette can be easily adjusted to any window sill by cutting off the excess cell using scissors.
You can purchase seedling cassettes at any gardening store. If this is not possible, then the seedlings are planted in peat tablets, flower pots, and plastic cups. The main thing is to thoroughly rinse the container and dry it with a clean towel before planting.
For planting, in addition to containers, soil is required. Soil from the garden, previously disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate, is ideal. The soil is poured into a container and lightly patted with your fingers or a spatula. Make small holes at a distance of 7-10 cm from each other, place seeds in them. Sprinkle the top with soil and water with warm water.
Sweet pepper is a heat-loving vegetable, so seedlings are stored only in a warm and sunny place.
Important ! Pepper does not like excess moisture, so it is recommended to water it sparingly. For watering, you cannot use cold tap water; it is better to moisten the seedlings with bottled or filtered water. After 10 days from the moment of planting, the seedlings are fertilized with liquid organic fertilizers.
10 days after the first leaves appear, the pepper is picked, that is, transplanted into a larger container. The procedure requires care and precision, since fragile and thin stems are highly sensitive. If possible, summer residents plant the vegetable immediately in a large container, so as not to pick the seedlings and accidentally break them.
Features of growing Bugai pepper
In order for the “Bugai” pepper variety to produce a good harvest, you need to understand the characteristics of this variety and take into account how to care for it and what to fertilize it with.
This variety of pepper is not very resistant to frost, so it is grown in greenhouses, under film, or in warm regions. This mid-season variety needs to be grown in several stages.
First you need to prepare the seeds. In order to disinfect seeds, experienced gardeners soak them in a solution of potassium permanganate. Thus, it turns out to increase the yield several times, protecting them from many fungal diseases. Planting seeds in seedling boxes should be done at the end of the winter month or at the beginning of the first month of spring.
Today there are no problems with purchasing seeds. They can be purchased in specialized stores, at the market, in a supermarket or in online stores. As a rule, the quality of the seeds is good, the only exception may be improper storage.
Important! Before planting seedlings in the ground, you need to wait until they germinate. It takes about 80 days. After this period, the plant gains strength and is ready to dive.
Features of planting seeds
“Bugai” pepper, like any variety of bell pepper, does not like frequent transplants, so when planting seeds you need to immediately think about further planting them in the ground. To ensure better rooting of seeds to the ground, you need to plant them in separate cups.
After the pepper is sown in the ground, it needs to be watered abundantly. The next step to take is to cover the soil with film until the first seedlings appear. After this, it is necessary to remove the film and systematically water the sprouts with warm, settled water. The most suitable air temperature for pepper seedlings is +23...+26C.
Seedling care
The characteristics of each pepper variety should be taken into account. Thus, “Bugai” pepper is quite heat-loving, so when caring for seedlings you need to avoid drafts. Additional light sources and air humidification are also welcome.
Important! Before planting peppers in open ground, the seedlings should be hardened off. The procedure of taking seedlings outside on a warm day will be useful.
After the pepper is transplanted into the ground, it may stop growing for some time. This should not be feared; after a while, growth and development will resume and begin with renewed vigor.
Caring for the plant during growth
Pepper “Bugai” is one of the heat-loving varieties, so it does not tolerate frost. It is preferable to grow it in a greenhouse. Large yellow fruits have a lot of weight; very often the plant falls to the ground due to its own weight, and the fruits spoil, so it is better to tie up the bushes.
In case of disease, the plant must be sprayed with appropriate substances, and it is advisable to fertilize the soil. Pepper variety "Bugai" loves abundant watering and good lighting. In general, the “Bugai” variety of bell pepper is not particularly whimsical, so gardeners often plant this variety on their site.
Bulgarian juicy "Bugai", like many other varieties of pepper, is an annual plant. Planted and grown only for one season. This period generally falls from May to September. It has a straight column and branches with simple leaves. The leaves are usually green in color, sometimes pale green.
You should know that the leaves of bell peppers are quite brittle, so you need to be extremely careful when picking the fruits from the stem.
Planting pepper
Before planting each bush, carefully inspect the root system of the seedling. Sometimes young plants develop root rot, making them unsuitable for planting. Sweet peppers are planted after greens, legumes or cabbage. For landing, choose morning or evening; it is advisable that there is no rain or fog on this day.
The seedlings are carefully removed from the container and, together with a lump of seedling soil, placed in a hole in the garden bed. The stem around is sprinkled with earth and watered generously with warm water. In regions with unpredictable climatic conditions, it is recommended to cover the bushes with a plastic bottle or polyethylene. Such protection is removed after the likelihood of frost disappears.
Important ! The optimal distance between bushes is 60 cm. It is not recommended to plant plants too close to each other to prevent a lack of sunlight, which is necessary for normal development.
Characteristics and description of the variety
- Sweet peppers can be grown in greenhouses, in open soil.
- The culture has a semi-spreading, tall structure. The height of the bush can reach 60 cm.
- The fruit has a cuboid shape. The surface is glossy greenish-white and yellow.
- One fruit weighs 120 - 500 g. Wall thickness is 0.5 cm.
- The tasty fruits can be used to prepare hot dishes and preparations.
- The ripening speed is 65-70 days.
Care
Caring for the Bugai pepper variety consists of several procedures. The most important thing is timely and regular watering of the plant. It is produced 2-3 times a week: moisture should get under the root of the plant, bypassing the leaves and stems. 1-2 liters of water are consumed per bush.
It is important to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged, as this can lead to the development of fungi and infections. After the procedure, the plant is spudded with moist soil. As soon as the soil dries, begin loosening the row spacing. This helps protect the beds from weeds such as bindweed or dandelions.
The taste and quality of the fruit largely depend on fertilizing, which is carried out twice a month. The following composition perfectly fertilizes peppers: dilute 20 g of potassium chloride and 30 g of superphosphate per 10 liters of water. Apply the mineral complex on a cloudy day, then water it generously so as not to burn the leaves.
We must not forget about organic fertilizers. A mixture of water, slurry and wood ash has a positive effect on the vegetable. During the entire ripening period, peppers are fed 3-4 times. Gardeners advise alternating mineral complexes and organic fertilizers.
Important ! A month after planting the pepper in the garden, they begin to form a bush: side shoots that are too long are shortened, and all the leaves that shade the crown of the bush are removed. Pruning is carried out once a week.
Description of Bugai pepper, reviews, photos
Mid-season, medium-sized, productive variety of sweet pepper for greenhouses and open ground.
The plant is semi-spreading, of medium height. The leaf is medium to large, dark green, wrinkled. How to shape the Bugai pepper, see the video below.
Sweet pepper Bugai is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Fruit characteristics
The fruits are drooping, cube-shaped, glossy, greenish-white in technical ripeness, yellow in biological ripeness, weighing 84-120 grams. The number of nests is 4 or more, the wall thickness is 4-5 mm. The taste of fresh fruit is excellent.
Productivity : under film covers - 4.3-5.5 kg of fruits per 1 sq. meters of planting (subject to watering and fertilizing).
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
When growing vegetables in a greenhouse, you must follow some rules. For example, regularly ventilate the building by opening side windows and doors. As soon as the outside temperature reaches +30 °C, the glass covering of the greenhouse is sprayed with a chalk suspension from a spray bottle.
The greenhouse must be light; the use of dark and shading surfaces is not allowed. Watering is carried out before lunch so that the moisture is distributed evenly. The greenhouse is characterized by a special microclimate, so a good harvest can only be achieved if all the rules described above are observed.
Particular attention is paid to loosening the soil. The quality of the soil and the healthy development of the root system depend on it. Loosening increases the access of oxygen to the soil, destroys the soil crust, and prevents the appearance of weeds. Loose soil absorbs water better. Near the pepper, loosening is best done to a depth of 10-15 cm.
After the procedure, it wouldn’t hurt to add a layer of mulch to the beds. It protects the top layer of soil from weathering and pests. The best mulch composition is sawdust, bark and grass.
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Typical diseases and pests
Regardless of where they are grown, sweet peppers are susceptible to insect pests. Most often found in the beds:
- Thrips are black bugs. They appear due to an excess of fertilizing and sudden climate changes. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture helps as a preventative measure; Oxychom is used for treatment.
- Whiteflies are flying white midges that gather in flocks on leaves and suck the sap from the bushes. Spraying with a soap solution helps in the fight against them.
- Spider mite - envelops stems and leaves with a white web, causing the bushes to dry out and the fruits to lose their hardness. To prevent its occurrence, use a solution of ash or water with salt.
- The Colorado potato beetle loves to feast on more than just potato leaves. Beetles and larvae live deep underground all year round and are difficult to get rid of. Some gardeners prefer to collect insects by hand, others use the Prestige product.
Diseases include powdery mildew and bacterial black spot. They appear due to violations of crop rotation rules, improper care, and soil contamination.
Both folk methods and professional remedies help in the fight against diseases. Particularly noteworthy are solutions based on hot pepper or mustard, soapy water, as well as Arrivo or Nurel preparations.
Diseases and pests of pepper "Bugai"
Any plant grown on a plot of land, be it vegetables, berries or fruits, requires a certain approach and care. Without caring for a plant, there is a high risk that it may produce a poor and poor-quality harvest or even die. Based on this, pepper also requires care and periodic inspections for the presence of pests or diseases. If any are identified, it is necessary to take measures to eliminate them. A common problem that arises when growing Bulgarian vegetables in open ground is premature wilting of the plant. The cause of this disease may be the occurrence of verticillium. This plant disease has three forms - green, brown and dwarf. If it is not detected in time and action is not taken, the pepper plant will wither, lose color, begin to lag in growth, and eventually dry out completely. To combat this disease, special solutions of chemicals are often used and complementary foods are added to the soil in the form of wood ash or phosphate fertilizers.
Some of the most common pests of bell peppers are mites and aphids. In order to protect peppers from aphid attacks, the use of insecticides is recommended. In order to cure plants from mites, you should use a solution of liquid soap with the addition of garlic, onion and dandelion. Plants are sprayed with this solution. And the fruits of bell peppers themselves can be susceptible to damage by slugs. To avoid the appearance of such, it is necessary to use lime or tobacco dust.
Bell pepper “Bugai” is a tasty and healthy vegetable that should be grown on land. To obtain a high yield of this beautiful and healthy variety of pepper, it is worth monitoring this plant from the beginning of planting until harvest. In exchange for this, “Bugai” will delight you with its beautiful and rich appearance and fill the body with useful substances and vitamins.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main advantage of the Bugai variety is its large fruits and pronounced taste. Gardeners note the juicy and sweet pulp, which is suitable for preparing many dishes. Peppers are used in salads, appetizers, soups and side dishes. The taste of the vegetable goes harmoniously with meat, poultry, fish and vegetables.
The fruits also look impressive and have favorable commercial qualities. Thick walls allow you to store crops for a long time. The Bugai variety does not require special skills to care for, but the best harvest is obtained on fertile and nutritious soils.
The disadvantage of this variety is that large fruits are not suitable for whole canning. The peppers don't fit in the jar, so you have to spend time processing them. Bugai is also occasionally exposed to common cultural diseases, especially in the northern regions of the country.
Reviews
What do experienced gardeners and novice gardeners think about the Bugai variety? Here are a few comments from popular forums.
Irina, Omsk: “I like the variety, I’ve been growing it for 4 years. He has never been sick and always bears fruit well. I fertilize with manure and ash, the peppers grow large and juicy. Tasty both fresh and after processing.”
Mikhail, Izhevsk: “I plant bell peppers in a greenhouse; last season I planted the Bugai variety. The harvest was not bad, I collected 5-6 heavy fruits from one bush. Stores perfectly, I recommend it for planting.”
Marina, Orel: “The Bugai variety did not live up to my expectations; the fruits set slowly. After shaping the bush, the plant became ill with powdery mildew. We managed to cure it, but part of the harvest was lost.”
Large-fruited Bugai pepper: characteristics, growing tips, real reviews
The sweet pepper called Bugai can surprise you with its size. In skillful hands, the variety bears huge fruits in large quantities. The article contains details of the description of the crop, its pros and cons, features of agricultural technology, opinions of specialists and amateur gardeners.
Description of the variety: data from seed breeders
A pepper with a self-explanatory name was bred and patented by the famous Russian breeder Vladimir Dederko. The seeds of the crop are produced by TM Siberian Garden. Since 2012, the variety has been listed in the State Register. The originator and manufacturer of planting material insists that this pepper is not a hybrid.
Bugai is allowed for cultivation in all agricultural areas of the country. Recommended planting methods: open ground or under areas with film covers.
The varietal bush is strong, of medium height. The stems are placed semi-spreadingly. Larger-than-average dark green leaves. A distinctive feature of this pepper in the garden is its large cube-shaped fruits. They grow drooping.
Attention! Half a kilo is the weight of the largest peppers of this variety. Usually their weight and dimensions are more modest.
In a state of biological ripeness, the fruits have a soft yellow color that is pleasant to the eye; in technical ripeness, they are green-white. The skin is glossy. Pepper has 4-5 nests. The thickness of the pericarp can reach 10 mm.
Advantages and disadvantages of gardening
The originator lists the following advantages of varietal bell pepper:
- Juiciness, meatiness.
- Delicate spicy flavors, aroma. They are best when fresh. But culinary processing and preservation are also not excluded.
- Large fruit.
- Dense structure. Ripe fruits retain their shine and appetizing appearance for a long time. They are also easy to transport.
- Suitable for different growing methods.
- Adaptation to changing climates.
- High yield. A bush grows up to 12 peppers per season.
- Friendly maturation.
- Varietal nature. The gardener can collect the seeds and get the same plants next season.
Pepper also has weak characteristics:
- there is no information about immune protection;
- The bush requires fastening on a reliable support.
A reminder about the features of agricultural technology
Sweet peppers of the Bugai variety are grown only by seedlings. Sowing is carried out 60-70 days before transferring the bushes to a permanent bed. Before germination, keep the room warm at +26 °C. Regular watering and properly planned feeding is all that pepper needs for normal development and fruiting.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
Planting seedlings in a greenhouse/greenhouse
Planting seedlings in exhaust gas
Stepsoning
Harvesting (in the greenhouse / in the greenhouse)
Reviews of the early ripening variety
Lyudmila (Lipetsk) showed in the photo a fruit from her harvest. Its weight is 309 g. Natalia from Bryansk’s photo shows a bush in a polycarbonate greenhouse. There are 7 huge fruits on it. But not everyone is lucky enough to get a harvest. Summer resident Maria in her review complained about the complete lack of seedlings. She bought a branded pack of seeds from SibSad.
Lapushechka from Irkutsk had positive results from working with pepper. The woman got decent seedlings and grew normal seedlings. She did not report the results of growing the variety. But she noted the advantages: the compact size of the bush and the low cost of the seeds.
Bugai pepper has especially large fruits. It is highly productive, which is why it is valued by ordinary gardeners.
