Golden Calf pepper: photos and reviews of those who grew it, advantages and disadvantages of the variety, guidelines for caring for it

Characteristics and description of the variety

The golden calf was bred by breeders from Siberia, therefore it has high immunity to unpredictable climate and common diseases . Peppers are grown in open ground, greenhouses or greenhouses.

The mid-season variety produces a harvest 100-110 days after planting. The bushes are low-growing and compact, the leaves are classic green. The golden calf is planted in seedlings or without seedlings; organic matter or mineral complexes are used as fertilizing. The fruiting period is extended, which allows you to enjoy delicious peppers for as long as possible.

Productivity and fruits

The fruits are large, weighing from 250 to 500 g per one. They have a slightly ribbed glossy surface and a rich yellow-orange color (see photo). There are few seeds, the pulp is very juicy and sweet.

Pepper has a high shelf life and can be stored for a long time. From one bush, summer residents remove from 10 to 14 large and beautiful fruits.

SWEET PEPPER FROM “SEEDS OF ALTAI”

SWEET PEPPER FROM “SEEDS OF ALTAI”

Agro has been working in the field of trading seeds of vegetable and ornamental crops for 15 years, becoming over the years well known not only in Siberia, but throughout the country. The sale of seeds is a priority in the company's activities, but its retail outlets offer a wide selection of all kinds of products necessary for gardeners, gardeners and landscapers.

An important component in the company’s work is its own breeding activities aimed at obtaining new varieties. A source of pride can be the 28 varieties of tomato and 16 varieties of sweet pepper selected by Semyan Altai, whose origin proves the prospects of cultivating these crops in the short Siberian summer and is invariably popular with buyers for their high taste and commercial qualities.

Magnificence of colors and taste.

The varieties are diverse in their characteristics, and if we talk about peppers, then among them we can note the dark purple, almost black “Bagheera”, and “Lilac Shine”, and “Gold Ingot”. Based on the shape of the fruit, you can choose the appropriate option from the elongated (trunk-shaped) “Siberian Express”, convenient for cutting into rings for salad, to the “Fat Barin” with poured round sides, which gives a great taste and aroma to lecho and hot dishes. The assortment is united by early and mid-early ripening periods of varieties (the growing conditions of the crop in Siberia are taken into account), and a focus on obtaining thick-walled, juicy fruits with high taste in fresh and canned form. Below is a description of several varieties of pepper from the Seeds of Altai selection.

"Gold bar" . Very productive and the most delicious! An early-ripening (110 days from germination to ripening) variety with cube-shaped, thick-walled (up to 9 mm), juicy and sweet fruits weighing 170-350 g, green at consumer ripeness, later acquiring a golden-yellow color. It is distinguished by long storage and universal use, as well as excellent taste.

" Fat gentleman" . Wonderful appearance, wonderful taste and aroma! Early ripening (108 days) productive variety with highly marketable fruits. The fruits are round-cuboidal, thick-walled, bright red, sweet and aromatic, weighing 150-250 g. For growing in open ground and under film covers.

" Jaguar" . Rich harvest, excellent taste in salads, marinades and any dishes! A medium-early large-fruited variety, a compact bush of medium height. The fruits are prismatic, bright yellow, thick-walled, juicy, excellent taste, weighing 200-300 g. The thickness of the fruit wall is 7-8 mm. For growing in open ground and under film covers.

" Boyarin" . Excellent appearance, rich content! An early ripening (110 days) variety of a standard bush with dense cone-shaped red fruits (green at consumer ripeness), weighing 150-200 g, having an excellent taste. Ideal for cooking and canning. It is resistant to low temperatures. For open ground and under film shelters.

" Golden calf" . Big and beautiful, great taste! Mid-ripening variety (118 days before removable ripeness), compact bush. The fruits are large (up to 300 g), cube-shaped, thick-walled, dark green, dark yellow when ripe, excellent taste in fresh and canned form. High marketability. For growing in open ground and under film covers.

" Bagheera." Fruits of rare beauty and great taste! Mid-season (115 days), productive variety with a compact bush of medium height. The fruits are very large (180-350 g), cube-shaped, thick-walled and juicy, with an original dark purple color, acquiring a red tint when they reach biological ripeness. For growing in open ground and under film covers.

Preparation for cultivation

To obtain a high-quality harvest, gardeners prepare seeds: they carry out disinfection, germination and hardening. To understand which seeds are of the highest quality, they are tested for germination. Pour the seeds into a jar of water and stir the water with a spoon. Those seeds that sank to the bottom of the jar are planted, and the rest are thrown away.

Disinfection is carried out using aloe juice or hydrogen peroxide, in which the seeds are left for a day. The products destroy dangerous microbes on the surface of seeds and reduce the risk of developing diseases.

Next, they are germinated by placing them in a damp gauze bag. Sprouting helps seeds adapt to external conditions and improve immunity. 1-2 weeks before planting, the seed is hardened by placing it in the freezer for an hour every day. Thanks to hardening, the Golden Calf can easily withstand frost, rain and fog.

Important ! Experienced summer residents advise preparing beds for peppers in the fall. To do this, dig up the soil and fertilize it with peat or humus. With the arrival of spring, the beds are dug up again, straw is laid on them and sprinkled with river sand. Golden Calf pepper is planted in sunny and well-warmed areas.

The Best Varieties of Sweet Peppers for the Moscow Region, Central Siberia and the Urals

The best varieties of sweet peppers

Good winter day, dear readers. Interest in the dacha has dropped to a minimum, as evidenced by the attendance statistics. However, the new summer season will definitely come, and with it the eternal questions about the best varieties of sweet peppers.

Now there is simply an abundance of different options, whoever likes what, the choice is great. But there are certain recommendations from leading agronomists and gardeners. Let’s listen to them today. I compiled a kind of rating based on reviews; I chose a few varieties, but the best ones, according to summer residents.

The best varieties of sweet pepper for the Moscow region and the Middle Zone

I’ll start with varieties that grow well and produce large yields in the central zone and the Moscow region. The varieties are arranged according to the number of positive reviews.

California Miracle

Sweet pepper variety California miracle

For Moscow gardeners, this variety of sweet pepper has been the undoubted leader for many years. And there are good reasons for this. Excellent germination and survival rate, excellent taste and aroma.

The variety is large-fruited, weighty, fleshy. If you are not inclined to experiment, then trust the experience of summer residents and take these seeds - you will not regret it at all!

Arsenal

Sweet pepper variety Arsenal

A good variety of sweet pepper is mid-season, suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. The color is red, the fruit weighs 80-120 grams.

ox ear

Sweet pepper - variety Ox's ear

A wonderful variety of sweet pepper is mid-season, the fruits weigh on average 110-140 grams. Very well stored, red color.

Hercules

Sweet pepper - variety Hercules

An excellent variety of sweet pepper is mid-season, the fruits reach 200 grams. Suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. very resistant to diseases.

Prince Silver

Sweet pepper - Prince Silver variety

This variety of sweet pepper is early ripening, well repels the attacks of diseases, and is praised by many summer residents. They can be planted both in the ground and in greenhouses. Fruits 80 - 90 grams.

Orange King

Sweet pepper - Orange King variety

Also a good early ripening variety of sweet pepper. Grown in greenhouses, it produces abundant harvests, fruits weighing up to 150 grams.

Video review of the best varieties of sweet peppers from Elena

It's always interesting to hear feedback from a real person. Therefore, in addition, I suggest you look at Elena’s review of the best varieties of sweet pepper.

The best varieties of sweet peppers for Siberia

And now the best in the ranking varieties of sweet peppers for the Urals, Siberia, Altai, and the Far East.

Bagheera

Sweet pepper - Bagheera variety

This is a mid-season variety of sweet pepper, the fruits are very large, 200 - 300 grams. Juicy, thick-walled, blue-black in color, but when ripe it has a reddish tint. Grows well in greenhouses.

The leader of the Redskins

Sweet pepper - variety Leader of the Redskins

A variety of sweet pepper of early ripeness. The walls are juicy and thick, the weight of the pepper is 150 - 300 grams. Incredibly tasty, tolerates frost well.

Golden calf

Sweet pepper - Golden Calf variety

An early-ripening variety of sweet pepper with fruits up to 600 grams, if this, of course, is not a publicity stunt? Fruits with thick walls, juicy, sweet. Great for canning!

Nastenka

Sweet pepper - Nastenka variety

The sweet pepper variety is mid-season, very delicate in taste. Fruit weight is 150 - 250 grams. It also preserves perfectly, you can even salt it!

Scimitar

Sweet pepper - Yatagan variety

The sweet pepper variety is mid-season, fruit weight is 100 - 200 grams. Tasty, juicy, pleasant in all forms. And in salad and in winter.

Video - the best varieties of sweet peppers for the Urals

These were the best varieties of sweet peppers to grow. Try it and share your impressions of the harvest!

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This season I tried the purple variety “Purple Bell”, thick-walled, juicy and very decorative

How to plant seedlings

To ensure a successful harvest, seedlings are prepared. This requires a container and soil. Any clean container is suitable as a container: flower pots, egg nets or plastic boxes. Prepared soil is poured into them and small grooves are made.

The distance between seedlings should be at least 10 cm. Immediately after planting, the seedlings are watered with settled water at room temperature.

Important ! Soil from the garden or ready-made mixtures are used as soil. There is no consensus on which is better. Regardless of the composition and quality, the soil is disinfected with a manganese solution, and all debris (remains of past plants, twigs, larvae) is removed from the soil.

Seedlings are usually placed on a windowsill where there is plenty of sunlight. At first, the container is covered with thin glass or cling film, which is removed after 5-7 days. This makes it easier for plants to adapt. To accelerate growth, stimulants and liquid organic fertilizers are added to seedlings. Fitosporin, bird droppings, and nettle solution are recognized as excellent remedies.

Water the Golden Calf variety regularly, every 3-4 days. For convenient watering, use a pipette, with which water gets directly under the root, and not on the leaves. Fertilize seedlings every 15-20 days. Wood ash, Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate solution are used as fertilizer. The products not only strengthen the plant, but also serve as the prevention of many diseases.

Important ! After two weeks, gardeners plant (transplant) the seedlings into a larger container. This is due to the fact that the root system is developing and needs more free space. When picking, it is important not to damage the thin and still weak roots of the bell pepper.

Planting peppers in open ground

Plant the Golden Calf pepper on a dry and windless day. Before planting, water the beds generously with warm water to make the soil soft and moist. The sprouts are placed 15-20 cm deep into the ground, the distance between the bushes is at least 30 cm.

Before planting, the shovel and other tools are disinfected with a manganese solution to prevent fungal infections.

Landing

Seeds are planted for seedlings 60-70 days before transplanting to a permanent place. To prevent fungi and diseases, they are first disinfected by soaking them for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate no stronger than 1% or in a solution of Fitosporin. Then rinse. To speed up germination, you can treat it with the stimulator Epin or Zircon.

The soil should be loose and rich in nutrients. You can buy a ready-made mixture, universal or intended for tomatoes and peppers. When preparing it yourself, you need to add 1 part of garden soil, 1 part of sand and peat, as well as a little wood ash and mineral fertilizers. Then the substrate is calcined in the oven.

The seeds are planted shallowly in a warm mixture, watered and allowed to grow under the film at a temperature of +25-27 degrees. Then you can lower the temperature a little and move the boxes to the windowsill in the light. After the development of 2 full-fledged leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate pots.

Choose a bed in a sunny place, dig it up in the fall or early spring and fertilize it. You cannot grow peppers in areas after other peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and cucumbers.

For 1 sq. m place 4-5 bushes.

Caring for sweet peppers

Caring for peppers does not require special knowledge or skills. This is another plus of the variety. To get a tasty harvest, you need:

Water the beds every 5-7 days. On average, one bush requires 1-1.5 liters of water. Summer residents recommend using rainwater rather than tap water.
Weed the beds once a week, remove weeds and loosen the soil. These procedures are necessary to make the soil more airy and nutritious.
Fertilize the plant once every two weeks. Pepper reacts positively to mineral complexes, for example, the drug “Tsitovit”. It reduces the fall of ovaries, increases productivity, and prevents diseases.

Choosing sweet peppers for central Russia

We invite you to get acquainted with a selection of the best varieties of sweet pepper in terms of productivity. With proper selection of a picky variety for the conditions of your area, you will get maximum yields. The presented list is based on reviews from gardeners and is focused on cold resistance and high immunity. Here are popular varieties of thick-walled peppers.

Review of productive pepper varieties

Arsenal A variety with excellent taste, bush height 60-70 cm. The fruits are cone-shaped, red in color, walls 5 mm. Gives a stable harvest in any weather. The main collection is in August. Not susceptible to viral infections. Particularly resistant to Alternaria.

Bagheera A plant of an original appearance with fruits in the shape of a prism of a dark purple tone. The peppers are large with thick walls 7-8 mm. They are grown only in a greenhouse shelter. In open beds in warm areas. Does not like lowlands, excess moisture, frequent fogs.

Leader of the Redskins The color of the peppers corresponds to the name. Fruitfulness is high in open ground, even in central Russia. It is tolerant to low temperatures and diseases. Due to its large fruit and abundance, it needs support. The fruit resembles a cylinder, weighs 400 g, with a wall thickness of 8 mm.

Ox's ear The height of the bush is 75-90 cm. The fruits are cone-shaped, smooth, quite long (15 cm), red-glossy. The taste is excellent with a predominance of sweetness. Valued for its high juice content and shelf life.

Golden Calf The variety is famous for its thickness (8-10 mm); under good conditions, the fruits are large, up to 500 g. The shape is rounded, close to cuboid, mature pepper acquires a yellow-orange color. The taste is very pleasant, Golden Calf is valued in salads and is ideal for preparations.

Hercules A compact, low bush (50 cm) produces large, cuboid-shaped fruits of dark red color. Walls – 5-7 cm, weight – 200 g. The pulp has an original aroma and is juicy. It is resistant to common diseases and not susceptible to fusarium.

Prince Silver Gardeners love this variety for its early ripening and unpretentiousness. The fruits are cone-shaped, red, with slight ribbing. The walls are 6-7.5 cm, the flesh is very sweet and juicy. Due to its resistance to cold, it is recommended for open beds. It grows poorly in water shortages.

Orange King One of the high-yielding varieties for greenhouse cultivation. Included in the group of mid-season and large-fruited. Ripe peppers have a fiery orange color, juicy flesh, and a characteristic aroma. The shape is close to a prism. Weight no more than 150-180 g, walls – 6 mm. When grown in the garden, it requires the creation of film shelters.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

During the growing process, beginning gardeners may encounter a number of problems. Therefore, more experienced gardeners recommend:

Water the peppers sparingly, without over-moistening the soil. Excess moisture can lead to the appearance of fungi and viruses.
Loosen the soil to a maximum depth of 10-15 cm so as not to damage the roots.
Water the beds in the early morning or evening when there is no sun.
Remove weeds after each watering or rain.
Spray the bushes with soapy water or Bordeaux mixture 2-3 times per season.
Form bushes. As soon as 10 leaves form on the stem, cut off the side shoots.

Typical diseases and pests

Among the pests, the beds with sweet peppers are attacked by the spider mite, which, thanks to its web, sucks vital substances from the bushes. For prevention, summer residents use soap sprays, and if the bug has already appeared, they use the effective drug “Maxim”. In addition to mites, Colorado potato beetles, aphids, and mole crickets are also found in the garden. A solution of copper sulfate helps fight pests.

It happens that the Golden Calf gets brown spot. It appears due to contaminated soil or improper care. They fight brown spot with the help of the drug “Zaslon”, which is used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and dosages.

Important ! The most common disease is late blight. It is a fungal infection that appears as brown and yellow spots on the leaves. It is very difficult to treat late blight; it is easier to prevent its occurrence with proper care and ash fertilizers.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the variety are its taste and appearance. Gardeners actively use the sweet vegetable in cooking: they prepare soups, summer salads, and cold appetizers. In addition, sweet peppers are indispensable in proper and dietary nutrition; they make tasty and healthy nutritious side dishes. Thanks to its bright and appetizing color, the Golden Calf pepper will decorate any holiday table.

Pepper has high immunity, rarely gets sick, and can easily tolerate a long absence of sun and water. It is grown both in the south of the country and in Siberia.

It shows high and stable yields, is stored for a long time, and can be transported over long distances without problems.

Pepper has no significant disadvantages. Some gardeners don’t like the fact that the bushes need shaping. Otherwise, the Golden Calf has no disadvantages.

Rules for harvesting and storing crops

The Golden Calf pepper is well suited for sale, long-term storage and transportation.

Important! To collect seeds for next year, you need to select the largest and healthiest fruits, allowing them to fully ripen.
It is collected following the basic rules:

It is necessary to collect during the period of technical maturity, that is, when the fruits are dark green, white or light yellow. They are cut off every 5–10 days. In this state, vegetables can be stored for up to 2 months and gradually ripen. If they are taken out of storage and placed in a lighted place, they acquire the color of biological maturity and become yellow-orange. Fruits collected during the period of biological maturity do not last long, so they must be used immediately.
Fruits should be stored in basements or refrigerators without foreign odors (since pepper absorbs odors) at a temperature of –8…–10°C.
Vegetables should be placed in 1-2 rows in low boxes or plastic bags; special plastic packaging is used for transportation.
Before storage, it is necessary to sort the vegetables, select healthy and undamaged ones, shorten the stalk to 1–1.5 cm. You can also wrap each pepper in a sheet of paper for better preservation.

Did you know? There is a "male" pepper

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this is when a vegetable has 3 chambers, and “female”
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with 4 chambers.
“Female” peppers are sweeter and are used raw, while “male” peppers are used to prepare heat-treated dishes. The Golden Calf pepper can please gardeners with its positive qualities - high yield, sweet taste, universal use in cooking, good presentation, provided that this variety is properly cared for at all stages of its development and maturation.

Reviews

Mostly there are rave reviews from gardeners who love the Golden Calf pepper and regularly plant it. However, there are also less flattering comments.

Marina, Novosibirsk: “I love large-fruited vegetables, the Golden Calf variety is no exception. I’ve been growing it for three years now and I’m happy with the harvest. Requires minimal maintenance."

Alexey, Saratov: “Of all the varieties, Golden Calf is my favorite. It has delicious pulp, very juicy and tasty. I cook different dishes and eat them fresh. I recommend it to all gardeners."

Irina, Cheboksary: “I planted the seeds in open ground, I thought that the hybrid would take root just like that. However, the sprouts developed slowly, although the soil was fertilized according to all the rules. The harvest turned out to be average, the taste is no different from most other sweet varieties.”

Seeds Pepper "Golden Calf" sweet, large-fruited, early ripening, 0.1 g.

Trade mark Seeds of Altai
Article 1770408
Certificate Not subject to certification
Country of origin: Russia
Composition See on packaging
800 pcs in box
Packaging 10 pcs.
Individual packaging No packaging
Package size 8 cm × 15 cm × 0.3 cm
Gross weight 5 g
Peculiarities
Yellow color
Growing season, days 105
Ripening time: Early
Taste Sweet
Sowing seedlings February - March
Packaging Colored
Growing Features Universal
Variety or hybrid Variety

Even in a small garden you can get a bountiful harvest of vitamin-rich vegetables. Bright, tasty and fleshy fruits grow only from high-quality seeds. Modern science has learned to breed varieties that grow in the most infertile soil and require minimal care.

Seeds of Pepper “Golden Calf”, sweet, large-fruited, early ripening, 0.1 g, germinate quickly and en masse, without causing any problems to the gardener. An unpretentious plant produces a beautiful fruit, which is distinguished by a high content of valuable microelements and exhibits excellent taste in both culinary dishes and home canned food.

The variety, bred by experienced breeders, is resistant to common diseases and is not afraid of cold and drought. It actively grows and bears fruit in low light conditions.

Tips for Growing Vegetables

Choose quality seeds from trusted manufacturers. You can save on planting material, but you need to do it wisely.
Vegetables bear fruit abundantly only on suitable soil. For example, cabbage may die next to tomatoes, but be healthy next to mint or thyme.
Seedlings will be very lethargic if grown in the wrong container. A container that is too large or cramped, poorly drained, or simply of poor quality will kill or spoil the sprouts.
Don't forget to prepare the seeds for planting. Often, pre-sowing treatment not only promotes proper germination, but also saves the entire garden from infections that may contain seeds.
Another common mistake is failure to comply with the timing of sowing and planting seedlings, which affect the plant’s ability to take root and develop. You can use the lunar calendar or information about agricultural technology that the manufacturer indicates on the packaging.