Features of growing Aladdin pepper at home

Characteristics, features and appearance

Aladdin bush pepper is a perennial crop grown from seeds. It has a compact, spreading bush.

Small cone-shaped fruits weighing up to 20 grams and measuring up to 4 cm are dark red when ripe. The smell of peppercorns is bright and the taste is pungent.

The leaves are rounded and slightly elongated. It blooms in June and ripens by September. The main stem in beds stretches up to half a meter, in pots it does not exceed 25 cm.

Interesting! When growing Aladdin pepper at home, the bright fruiting of the bush resembles a bouquet of tulips.

The fruiting of the bush resembles a bouquet of tulips

Description of the variety

Aladdin pepper is a spicy ornamental variety for growing indoors (on the balcony, in a flowerpot), but is also suitable for open ground. It grows as a beautiful lush bush with abundant flowering. The main stem grows up to 50 cm in the garden and 25 cm in the pot.

The description of the variety and characteristics given by the seed manufacturer classify it as perennial and ultra-early ripening. The growing season is 90-105 days.

Aladdin is distinguished by spectacular fruiting and good yield (from 300 g to 1 kg). Fruits at the stage of technical maturity are multi-colored - orange, yellow, red, purple, crimson. During this period, the Aladdin pepper bush resembles a bouquet of unblown tulips, and becomes a real decoration of the house, which is clearly visible in the photo. When biological maturity occurs, the color of the fruit becomes red.

Peppers are cone-shaped and grow upward. They have an aromatic smell and a pungent taste. The weight of one fruit is from 15 to 25 grams.

Planting and growing

Sowing of seeds begins at the end of February. Pre-soak them for 3 days in damp gauze. You can use plant growth stimulants. Seeds should grow in a container no larger than 300 grams. Land for planting can be purchased.

To prepare the soil mixture yourself, take turf, peat and humus, but be sure to treat everything with disinfectants or boiling water.

A couple of seeds are placed in the hole, covered with film and placed in a warm, bright place. The cover is removed after the first shoots appear, approximately on the 10th day. At this time, the air temperature should not be lower than 23 degrees.

After the first pair of leaves appears, the seedling is transplanted to a permanent place. If this is home cultivation, then take a pot of about 2 liters, no more.

When growing at home, the container for pepper should not exceed a volume of 2 liters

Watering and fertilizing

After transplanting to a permanent place, the main care for the pepper consists of proper watering, fertilizing and bush formation.

In the warm season, the plant is watered as the soil dries out. It is strictly forbidden to allow the soil to dry out. Otherwise the pepper will wilt. With irregular watering, there is a high probability of the ovary falling off or its complete absence.

Landing

Sowing begins in the last ten days of February. The seeds are first calibrated, defective ones and those that float in the saline solution are removed. For 3 days, the seed material is wrapped in a damp, breathable cloth. You can use activators such as Epin, Immunocytophyte, Agat.

Plant the seeds in pots with a volume of 300 ml. Universal containers for indoor flowers are suitable. The soil is used purchased (for nightshades) or made up of turf, lowland peat, or rotted humus. The soil mixture for disinfection is processed as follows:

• steamed with boiling water;
• irrigate with 1% Fitosporin;
• spill with 1% potassium permanganate.

Place 2-3 seeds in a hole. The containers are placed on a warm windowsill and covered with film. They wait until the shoots appear (the loops germinate after 10 days) and remove the cover. During this time, maintain the temperature at 23-25 ​​degrees.

Peppers are cared for according to general rules, watered with a spray bottle, and loosened. When 5-6 leaves grow, the excess bushes are planted in separate containers. You will need pots of 0.8-1.2 liters. A drainage layer of expanded clay is poured onto the bottom and the soil mixture is laid out. The seedling is placed at the same depth to avoid rotting of the base of the stem. Until the plants take root, they are not watered for about 6-7 days.

Peppers in a pot of the Aladdin variety on the windowsill form small bushes that are pinched to form them. Remove the top part of the foliage. In order for lateral branches to develop, the main trunk is pinched when the flowers appear.

Disease resistance of the variety

Aladdin is resistant to many diseases, but there are some pathologies and pests that you should protect yourself from:

• spider mite;
• root rot;
• phytosporosis;
• mealybug.

To prevent spider mite damage, you should choose proven purchased soil or ignore the disinfection of the soil you prepare yourself. If signs of damage have just appeared, you can treat the backs of the leaves with a soap solution. When the infestation is large, store-bought chemicals should be used.

Maintaining air humidity and temperature will prevent mealybugs from appearing.

Phytosporosis and root rot develop with constant overwatering of soil. Diseases manifest themselves as brown spots on the foliage.

If a plant drops its leaves for no apparent reason or suddenly withers, it must be urgently transplanted into fresh, disinfected soil. Do not forget to disinfect the root system with preparations from garden stores.

Important! In order for the pepper to remain healthy, you need to adhere to the rules of agricultural technology and regularly inspect it for lesions.

How to grow and care for a perennial burning vegetable?

The process of growing peppers in a pot at home on a windowsill consists of several activities. For each event, certain deadlines are determined that must be adhered to so that the plant grows and develops normally.

The optimal conditions for growing indoor pepper on a window are a temperature of 23-25 ​​degrees during the warm period (spring-summer) and 16-19 degrees in winter. Humidity should be at 60-70%.

An important feature of decorative or hot peppers grown at home is the preference for temperature changes (the difference between day and night temperatures). It is recommended to take the pepper pots out onto the balcony at night in the summer and spring.

Watering and spraying

In summer and spring, the plant needs to be watered as needed . You can determine when a plant needs watering by looking at the dry soil in the pot.

It is recommended to use only settled or digitized water for irrigation. Do not water peppers with cold water. The water temperature should be room temperature. Do not allow the soil in a pot of pepper to remain dry for a long time.

If the bush begins to wither, the leaves will soon fall off and such a plant is unlikely to bear fruit. If the temperature in the room where the pepper grows exceeds 25 degrees, then spraying is required two to three times a day.

Top dressing

Hot pepper Aladdin, like other varieties, reacts very sharply to a lack of micro and macroelements in the soil. You can determine the lack of nutrients in the soil by the color of the leaves :

• If the leaves turn purple , this means that the plant does not have enough phosphorus.
• If the leaves become light , this indicates a lack of nitrogen.

Feeding should be done at least once every ten days (maximum two weeks). Plants should be fed with potassium and phosphate fertilizers strictly at the roots; the leaves should be sprayed with nitrogen fertilizers.

If you do not want to fertilize with chemicals, then you can give preference to more natural fertilizers :

1. compost;
2. urea;
3. bird droppings.

You need to fertilize the plant with bird droppings no more than once a month. It is important to strictly maintain concentration. Fertilizer is prepared at the rate of 1 matchbox of manure per bucket of water, i.e. for a small number of plants, ¼ matchbox per 2.5 liters of water is enough.

Topping

An event that is necessary to form the crown of a plant. The top part of the foliage is trimmed . Pinching foliage has a good effect on the level of fruitfulness.

In addition, the bush looks beautiful and well-groomed. To form a crown, pinch each shoot until the first shoots form. The main branch is sewn on at the moment when the first flowers form on it. This manipulation promotes the appearance and development of side shoots.

You need to cut off all the leaves and branches that stand out from the total number of branches (crown). Pinching is also carried out after the end of the fruiting period . The shoots are cut to 1/3 of the length. After such an event, it is recommended to minimize watering and not feed the plants.

Due to this event, the life of the pepper is extended to 4-5 years.

Moving to another pot

Planned plant replanting should be carried out twice a year, i.e. every six months. During transplantation, it is important to partially change the soil in which the pepper grows.

This is necessary to improve the quality of the soil and provide the plant with the necessary amount of nutrients. During transplantation, it is important to carefully handle the root system and not damage it .

If there are weak, rotten roots on the root system, then they need to be carefully trimmed. When replanting, you need to change the pot, choosing a larger one in diameter.

Protection from diseases and pests

Typical diseases and pests for hot peppers grown in pots on a windowsill are :

• spider mite;
• mealybug;
• phytosporosis;
• root rot.

1. Considering that there are no effective measures to get rid of the pest against spider mites, and it is quite difficult to recognize its appearance at the initial stage, it is recommended to take preventive measures to prevent the mite from damaging the plants.
   Spider mites develop exclusively on the roots, so peppers should only be planted in disinfected soil.
2. To avoid mealybugs, it is necessary to maintain optimal humidity and temperature conditions where peppers are grown. In winter, when the heating is turned on and this leads to an increase in the temperature in the pots that stand on the windowsill near the radiator, it is recommended to place a container of water near the peppers to replenish the liquid deficit.
3. If you water the plant too often, there is a risk of late blight or root rot. Diseases can be recognized by brown spots on the leaves. To get rid of the disease, the plant must be treated with a preparation containing copper.
4. If the plant begins to wilt sharply and shed its leaves, it is recommended to replant the pepper as soon as possible, having first disinfected the soil in the new pot and the roots of the plant.

Active breeding work has led to the emergence of a huge number of pepper varieties. Particularly popular among them are: Ramiro, Jalapeño, Claudio F1, Carolina Reaper, Orange, Star of the East, Bogatyr, Californian Miracle, Lesya and Ram's Horn.

By following all the recommendations and tips for growing Aladdin peppers at home in a pot, you can get a good harvest and enjoy delicious hot peppers all year round.

It is important to water the plant on time, fertilize it and replant it within the recommended period. When choosing fertilizers for a plant, it is worth remembering that the fruits will be eaten, and therefore preference should be given to natural preparations.

Comparisons with similar varieties

Aladdin pepper is popular for its taste and low maintenance requirements. In addition to this variety, there are similar types of bitter pepper:

• Ogonyok. Its fruits are greater than Aladdin's. Red in color and hot in taste. The bush is branched, the harvest is harvested 4 months after sowing.
• Small miracle. Compact, self-pollinating crop. Hot pepper with high yield.
• Dragon. A productive and undemanding plant with spicy-tasting red, hanging peppercorns. An early ripening bush reaches a height of up to 45 cm. Not rich in foliage.
• Black Pearl. A small bush with purple flowers ripening into dark red fruits. It got its name due to the black color of the peppers at the ovary stage.

In addition to the Aladdin variety, there are also popular varieties similar to it

Ornamental peppers: popular varieties, cultivation and care at home

Decorative peppers are a spectacular decoration for absolutely any living space. At the same time, it can also be used as a seasoning for preparing a wide variety of dishes.

The popularity of ornamental species is due not only to their taste, but also to their attractive appearance and ease of cultivation.

With quality care and compliance with all recommendations, pepper can provide continuous fruiting for five years.

Benefits of growing ornamental peppers

Ornamental peppers are often chosen for cultivation as decoration. However, some varieties are considered edible and are used for cooking. To cultivate such pepper indoors, no special conditions are required. It is enough to allocate a bright and spacious place in the window for the pots.

Plants of this type live in one place for up to ten years and during this period you can get fresh and healthy fruits in any season. Moreover, even edible types of pepper have decorative value.

This crop quickly adapts to external conditions and is capable of providing rich yields, subject to agrotechnical measures.

The best varieties for indoor growing

Breeders have developed a fairly large number of varieties of ornamental peppers, which have their own growing characteristics.

Apache

The compact Apache F1 reaches approximately 35 cm in length. The red fruits of this variety can grow up to 7 cm. They are very aromatic and spicy. Hot peppers are often used to make seasonings.

It can also be dried, marinated in oil or used for marinades. The riper the fruit of this plant, the sharper it is. This variety has one of the highest concentrations of capsaicin, which is responsible for the burning taste.

It is recommended to wear gloves when handling pepper as it can cause skin irritation or get into your eyes.

Small miracle

This early ripening variety bears fruits measuring 3 cm in size, painted in bright colors. The plant itself can reach 30 cm in height.

Peppercorns of this variety have a blunt conical shape and can be colored greenish, fiery and purple. They have a slight bitter taste. The fruits can be used not only for culinary, but also for medicinal purposes.

Often, alcohol tinctures are made from them, which help with back pain and colds.

Preparing and germinating seeds

To prepare seeds for germination, it is necessary to purchase a disinfectant composition and preparations that stimulate seed growth. Before germination, the material should be soaked in Fitosporin solution and wait the required amount of time. It is enough to spray the seed with a growth stimulator, as indicated in the instructions. To germinate seeds, follow the following technology:

1. Leave in water overnight, keeping in mind that the distance should be at least two cm.
2. After this, the sprouted sprouts are sprinkled with soil so that it covers them with a layer of 1 cm.
3. Next, the seeds are sprayed with water. However, it is important to ensure that the soil is not waterlogged, otherwise mold may form.
4. Then the sprouts are covered with film and placed in a warm, bright place, but not in the open sun. The air temperature in the room should be at least 23 degrees.

You can remove the film and move the pots to another place after the first shoots have formed.

Requirements for soil and pot size

For cultivating peppercorns, loose, slightly acidic soil is a suitable option. The soil can be purchased at the store or made independently. To do this, combine turf, humus, leaf silt and sand. To prepare the soil well, it is recommended to fertilize it with Vermiculite.

For sowing, containers up to 300 ml are selected. The soil will begin to rapidly oxidize if the sprouts are initially planted in a large pot. There should be a hole at the bottom of the container to remove excess liquid. The container for growing peppercorns must be spacious - at least three liters.

Timing and technology of sowing

As a rule, seeds are sown at the end of winter - this is the most favorable period for the pepper to take root well. Spring varieties can be sown at the end of December, summer varieties - from April to May. Autumn seeds are sown in mid-summer. The sowing technology is as follows:

• drainage is placed at the bottom of the container - a couple of centimeters of expanded clay;
• after this, the soil, previously treated with a disinfectant composition, is filled in;
• seeds are placed in containers, sprinkled with earth and gently compacted with fingers;
• the room temperature should be within 23 degrees;
• ten days after the first shoots, the temperature is lowered to 18 degrees;
• The soil is regularly irrigated with settled warm water.

As soon as five strong leaves appear, the plant is planted in a separate container in a permanent place. It is worth noting that mass planting is not used for decorative peppers, since each specimen must have a separate pot.

Picking and transplanting

The ornamental crop has problems with picking, so it is recommended to place the seeds immediately in peat tablets or small containers, and then place the sprouts in a larger container. Peppers of this type are replanted twice a year, replacing the soil and pot.

To transplant peppers, take separate containers 300 ml deep - each should have a hole for water drainage and a drainage layer. The soil should be the same as that used when sowing the seeds.

The plant is also planted at the same depth at which it grew before, trying not to injure the roots of the crop. The best option would be to move the sprout along with a lump of soil. Next, the main root is pinched to stimulate the development of lateral shoots.

The plant needs to be well watered and placed in partial shade for a couple of days. You should not water the pepper for one week.

Conditions of detention and further care

For normal growth and abundant yield, the plant will require moderate constant watering, fertilizing, as well as a sufficient amount of lighting. A decorative bush with peppercorns is formed as desired.

Temperature, humidity and light

The most suitable temperature is 23 degrees; at night it can be a little cooler. Air humidity also plays an important role - the indicator should remain at the level of 60 percent.

In other cases, the plant will need to be irrigated regularly with water. In the warm season, you should take the pepper out onto the balcony.

The culture requires a 12-hour daylight hours; additional lamps will be needed only in autumn and spring.

Watering, fertilizers

Irrigate the decorative plant as it dries: the soil in the pot should be of moderate moisture. For spraying, use settled warm water, and also regularly wipe the leaf part from dust and spray the bush.

The first application of fertilizers is carried out on the tenth day after the first shoots. For the first time, mineral fertilizing is applied. The second time, organic matter is used and added 18 days after the first fertilizer mixture was applied.

In addition, potassium and phosphorus must be added to the soil twice a month after flowering.

Important! Decorative peppers are demanding not only of soil moisture, but also of air. Therefore, you need to periodically spray with a spray bottle.

Harvesting and its use

Varieties of ornamental peppers are often cultivated whose pungency decreases as they ripen. That is why such vegetables should be picked at the stage of technical maturity. The fruits of the Jalapeño variety are picked when they have a greenish color and characteristic “scars”.

Ripe fruits of edible varieties can be dried, used for preparing various dishes, as well as for pickling and pickling for the winter. Certain varieties of hot and piquant peppers are used fresh to make spices, seasonings and hot sauces. In addition, the fruits of the plant are sometimes used for medicinal purposes.

For example, alcohol tinctures are prepared from slightly bitter specimens. With mass cultivation of ornamental peppers, the fruits can be used for commercial purposes.

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Description and characteristics of the variety

Aladdin's Lamp pepper from Aelita is valued by farmers for its unpretentiousness and adaptability to changing weather conditions. The vegetable is intended for open beds and greenhouse structures.

The variety is cold- and heat-resistant and copes with sudden temperature changes.

In terms of ripening time, the vegetable belongs to the mid-season species. The first fruits begin to be harvested 115-120 days after germination. The bushes have a standard type of growth, reaching a height of 90-110 cm. The plants are well leafy, the leaves are dark and slightly wrinkled.

Sweet Pepper Aladdin's Lamp has the following description:

• large fruits weighing 90-100 g, the most massive ones weigh 140-150 g;
• juicy fleshy pericarp;
• the outer skin is shiny and smooth;
• weak ribbing is expressed on the surface;
• wall thickness is 6-8 mm;
• the diameter of the peppers is in the range of 7-8 cm;
• length up to 6-7 cm.

Peppers are used to prepare salads, stuffed dishes, add them to side dishes and soups, and combine them with meat, fish and vegetables. Pickled fruits look elegant. Compact peppers are convenient to can and freeze.