Pepper Fat Baron: variety description, planting and care

Sweet bell pepper is one of our favorite vegetables, without which we cannot imagine either summer vegetable salads or winter preparations. Now almost every gardener is growing this crop. There are a huge variety of peppers - some are already familiar and time-tested, and there are also new ones that few people know.

Pepper Fat Baron is the brainchild of Transnistrian breeders. The variety was created relatively recently, but has already become a favorite among gardeners for its beautiful and tasty, thick-walled fruits, characterized by large sizes, and compact, low-growing plants that take up little space.

Description of the Fat Baron pepper and its characteristics

Fat Baron is a mid-early hybrid of bell pepper, bred by Transnistrian breeders in the late 90s of the last century. They set out to create an unpretentious type of crop, distinguished by its large size, as well as unpretentious cultivation and care, which can be cultivated both openly and under film. Fat Baron fully met the expectations of scientists: the hybrid peppers are just a sight for sore eyes! The variety is included in the State Register of our country and is grown everywhere.

Appearance of the plant

Hybrid bushes are compact and beautiful:

their height is no more than 55 cm;
the roots of the bushes are powerful, well developed, the main stem is thick and strong;
strong shoots directed upwards are abundantly covered with large, slightly wrinkled foliage of a juicy green color;
medium-sized white flowers - in the form of stars with a yellow core;
To increase productivity in a greenhouse, pepper flowers require additional pollination, which is produced by shaking the flowering plants. The procedure is recommended to be carried out during flowering once every few days around noon. In open ground, pollination occurs naturally;
Up to 15 fruits can form on one bush at the same time, so the plants need a garter to support.

What do the fruits look like?

Hybrid peppers are simply beautiful:

they grow very large. The weight of one fruit can reach 200 g, sometimes more. The length of the pepper is up to 25 cm, and the wall thickness is 1 cm;
the shape of vegetables is a truncated cone, the color of unripe fruits is green, turning into bright red as they ripen;
the juicy, aromatic pulp is covered with a thin but very durable shiny skin;
The taste of the peppers is good, incredibly sweet.

100 g of fruit contains:

sugars - about 10%;
vitamin C - from 30 to 80 mg.

Valuable properties of red bell pepper

The value of bell pepper is characterized by its unique chemical composition. In addition to the high content of ascorbic acid, the vegetables are rich in:

vitamins A, group B, E, K, PP;
micro- and macroelements - Fe, Zn, I, Cr, K, Mg, P, Na, etc.;
amino acids and organic acids;
antioxidants, in particular lycopene;
essential oils;
fatty acids;
tannins, etc.

Characteristics of the variety

Parameter	Characteristic
View	Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Variety	Fat Baron
Description of fruits	The fruits are prismatic, elongated, without narrowing towards the apex. The skin is tender, shiny, easy to eat, does not crack
Pepper mass	Average weight 135 g, minimum 106 g, maximum up to 167 g.
Color	in technical maturity it is dark green, in consumer maturity it is dark red
Form	prism or cuboid
Pepper size	length 7-12 cm, diameter 8-12 cm
Wall thickness	7-10 mm
Taste of the fruit	excellent with a pronounced aroma; in technical and consumer maturity without bitterness
Productivity	in open ground 1.0 kg per bush, in a greenhouse 2.0-2.5 kg per bush
Maturation speed	within 100-105 days after germination
Bush height	in open ground 0.5-0.8 m; in closed ground 1.0-1.2 m.
Pollination type	self-pollinating
Nestedness	3-4 pcs.
Type of ovary formation	in internodes 1 pc. on thick, short, curved stalks
Transportability and keeping quality	transports well in open boxes, can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 1 month, at room temperature for 10-14 days, and when harvested at technical maturity it can ripen.
Resistance to adverse conditions	tolerates heat, drought, lack of moisture; It is resistant to cold weather and ripens even in the absence of sunny days.
Resistance to diseases and pests	Tolerant to blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, late blight; Tolerant to aphids and mites
Should I dive?	diving is optional
Recommended growing regions	all regions
Year of inclusion in the State Register of the Russian Federation	2007
Authors of the variety	Ugarova Svetlana Viktorovna, Dederko Vladimir Nikolaevich, Postnikova Tatyana Nikolaevna
Originators	Postnikova T.N. (Novosibirsk city); peasant farm "Svetlana" (Ugarova S.V., Barnaul)

Growing seedlings

The Tolsty Baron pepper is grown using the seedling method. First, seeds are sown for seedlings. This is done in February - March, depending on the growing region:

Before planting, the seeds are treated in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then soaked in a growth stimulator for a couple of hours. Dry in the open air;
soil, preferably prepared, bought in a store, is poured into separate cups and moistened. Plant 2-3 seeds in each glass. They are lightly pressed into the ground, then sprinkled;
the cups are placed in a box, which is covered with film and put away in a dark, warm place;
After the first shoots appear, the box is removed, freed from the film and placed on a well-lit windowsill. If there is a lack of light, seedlings are provided with additional lighting;
seedlings need watering and fertilizing. Water as needed, and fertilize once every two weeks, the first is done 10 days after emergence;
two weeks before planting in the greenhouse, the plants begin to harden. They are taken out into the fresh air. The exposure time outside is increased daily.

Pepper diseases and pests

This variety does not have immunity to all diseases, so as it develops, it may be affected by one or another disease. If growth retardation appears, strange spots on the leaves, flowering is delayed or buds and ovaries fall off, it is necessary to urgently treat with fungicides. Good products include Trichodermin, Topsin-M, Maxim, Vitaros, Topaz, Fundazol, and Previkur.

Fungicides recommended for treating pepper diseases

Of the pests, the most problems are observed from mites, aphids, and slugs. As soon as they appear, the Fat Baron pepper bushes are sprayed with the insecticide “Aktara”, “Confidor”, “Slug Eater”, “Aktellik”, “Oxyx” or the like.

Planting in a greenhouse or open ground

Seedlings are planted in the greenhouse in mid-to-late May, and in open ground in early June. The soil is prepared in advance - it is dug up, roots and grass are removed, mineral fertilizer and organic matter are added, and loosened. The holes are made so that there are no more than 4 bushes per 1 square meter. To do this, maintain a distance of 30-40 cm between the holes, and 50 cm between the rows. Add a little wood ash and humus to the holes, pour half a liter of warm water, then place the seedlings. The holes are buried and lightly compacted.

Tips for growing the fat baron pepper variety

Agricultural technology for early varieties of pepper involves sowing seeds for seedlings, and then planting them in open ground, greenhouses or under temporary film greenhouses. The soil in the beds is prepared in the fall by adding humus, peat or compost.

All components of the soil mixture are mixed well and the soil is dug deep. In winter, they try to use snow retention to increase moisture accumulation in the area. In early spring, the arcs are stretched and covered with film so that the soil warms up and it becomes possible to start planting seedlings earlier.

Caring for the Fat Baron variety is not difficult even for novice gardeners. The bushes do not have excessive growth and are resistant to diseases and pests.

When to sow fat baron pepper seedlings

Pepper Fat Baron does not outgrow seedlings. It remains compact even if left unplanted for longer than usual. Usual sowing dates for the southern regions: February 15-25, for the northern - February 20-28. It is advisable to sow early pepper in 2-3 doses with an interval of 10 days in order to obtain seedlings of different ages and prolong harvesting before the onset of frost.

How many days does it take for fat baron pepper seeds to germinate?

Fat Baron pepper seeds germinate within 7-16 days. If seed material is collected from your own plants grown in previous years, they should be checked for fullness in a saline solution. Take 1 teaspoon of table salt and dissolve it in warm water.

Immerse the seeds in the solution and allow them to settle for 2-3 minutes. Those seeds that float to the surface are unsuitable for sowing. To speed up germination, the seed is soaked in water at room temperature for 1 day or until white seedlings appear.

When and at what distance to plant in the ground

The age of seedlings suitable for planting in a permanent place is 60-65 days. The best seedlings are those that already have buds. Before planting, plants are hardened outdoors for 5-7 days. In the first 2-3 days they are brought indoors at night, but then left for the entire time. The plants are also gradually accustomed to the open rays of the sun. At first they are kept in partial shade, and then the time spent in open space is increased.

The best time for planting in the ground is the 3rd decade of May, in greenhouses - April or early May. The distance between bushes for the Tolsty Baron variety is 40 cm in a row and 50 cm in row spacing. The plants are immediately tied to stakes in the middle third using soft twine.

7-10 g of Azofoska complex fertilizer is added to the planting holes, mixing the granules well with the soil. For better survival of plants, they are watered with Kornevin solution or potassium humate, 1.5-2.0 liters of solution for each bush.

Ripening period

The first harvest from open ground can be harvested in early July. These may be single fruits. Subsequent collections in 7-10 days. Gradually, the number of ripening peppers increases and then gradually decreases again. The end of the training camp is in the second or third ten days of September.

Watering

The powerful leaf surface of Baron plants evaporates a lot of moisture, which is why the variety needs regular watering. In extreme heat, leaves may droop and plants experience water stress, which manifests itself as slower fruit set.

Watering should be regular, and the soil is best kept under a thick layer of mulch. Irrigation is given abundantly at the root when growing in greenhouses in the summer, every day or every other day in the evening, in open ground beds - every 2-3 days.

What and when to feed

Pepper Fat Baron is responsive to humic liquid fertilizing and the addition of organic matter. During the season you should feed 2-3 times:

14 days after planting organic-mineral complexes of potassium humate with microelements, 40-50 ml of solution per 10 liters of water;
14 days after the first feeding with mullein infusion, 1.5-2.0 liters per bush;
at the end of July, repeat organic feeding with mullein or infusion of bird droppings.

Organic matter must be infused for at least 5-7 days and dissolved 8-10 times so that the plants do not get burned.

Should I dive?

Diving is not necessary for peppers. Seedlings are immediately sown in boxes or cassettes with separate cells 5x5 or 6x6 cm. The height of the plants before planting is 25-30 cm.

Diseases and pests

In rainy weather, it is necessary to spray 1-2 Bordeaux mixtures. This measure will prevent the development of late blight and rot on the fruit. If cutworm caterpillars and spider mites appear, it is necessary to spray with Fufanon. During the harvesting period, the leaves are treated with green or tar soap.

How to care

The hybrid is unpretentious and does not require complex care:

plants need to be watered as the top layer of soil dries out;
After watering, weeding is carried out and the soil is loosened. To prevent moisture from quickly evaporating and weeds from growing, the space around the plants can be mulched;
The bushes are fed several times a season with organic and mineral fertilizer. Fertilizers can be alternated;
The required humidity must be maintained in the greenhouse.

Description of the variety

Bushes in beds are formed lower (up to 80 cm) than in greenhouses, where they can reach 1 m and higher. Plants are closed, with large dark green, slightly wrinkled leaves. The fruits are directed upward and are not shaded by foliage.

The stalks are powerful and do not bend even on the heaviest peppers. These are valuable properties in the history of vegetable breeding in general, since plants are able to perceive even light scattered by clouds in northern regions and where summers are very short.