Bell pepper is an amazing vegetable crop, which has not only wonderful taste, but also a bright color that can decorate any dish. Today we’ll talk about Winnie the Pooh sweet peppers. Reviews call it a real garden miracle. This is an early ripe variety, which will not only make it possible to enjoy an excellent harvest in the summer, but also make a sufficient number of preparations for the winter.
Variety selection: what to look for
Thanks to the efforts of modern breeders, the choice among gardeners is simply huge. There are varieties on the market for each region, while the fruits may differ in pulp density, color and taste. But first of all, when choosing, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the region in which culture will grow. Winnie the Pooh sweet pepper is very popular today. Reviews say that this is one of the most delicious hybrids that can grow and bear fruit in almost any region of Russia. If you live in the south, then the choice is not limited at all. Juicy, fleshy, late varieties will delight you with a magnificent harvest. But in a cooler climate only early ripe hybrids have time to ripen, many of which are somewhat inferior in taste to late-ripening varieties.
Varieties for open ground in the middle zone of Russia
What does the gardener want to get? First of all, justify the effort and collect a good harvest of pepper. As already mentioned, only the early and mid-ripening hybrids are suitable for central Russia , which will have time to ripen before mid-August, when the nights are already too cold for normal flowering and fruiting. In such climatic conditions, Winnie the Pooh pepper proved to be excellent. Reviews say that he is one of the few that produces truly fleshy and juicy fruits, and in large quantities. At the same time, the simplest film greenhouses are suitable for its cultivation. With the onset of sustainable heat, the covering material is removed, and the plants continue to grow and develop in the open ground. In addition to the aforementioned, such varieties as Tenderness, Gingerbread Man, Gift of Moldova, Fortified, Fleshy 7, Postrel, Funtik, Suite are recommended for use.
Characteristics of the variety Winnie the Pooh
This variety was developed specifically for central Russia. In fact, this is a hybrid of varieties Buchen 3 and Swallow. Officially launched by the Moldavian Research Institute in 1981. According to experts, Winnie the Pooh pepper is excellent for growing in Russia. Reviews call it the most successful hybrid of many analogues. This is an early ripe and early ripening variety that ripens in 105-110 days from the appearance of seedlings. Under Russian conditions, seedlings must be grown, this is what will ensure the appearance of fruits on time, when the air temperature is sufficient for their ripening. With early sowing (March - early April) in June-July, your garden will be full of delicious vegetables.
If you still think which seeds to choose, then pay attention to sweet Winnie the Pooh pepper. Reviews of experts say that this is one of the most productive varieties. From one square meter you can collect up to 2 kg of healthy fruits.
Plant description
The bush itself is very convenient to care for. This attracts even more attention sweet pepper Winnie the Pooh. Reviews characterize the bushes as undersized, very compact, standard. The arrangement of fruits is bouquet-like, which provides a good harvest. In this case, there is very little foliage. The position of the fruits on the bush is mixed, the peppers themselves are conical, with a pointed apex. The mass of each fruit is up to 70 g. The color depends on the degree of maturity. Green fruits are considered a sign of technical ripeness, after full ripening, they turn red. Connoisseurs rate the taste of fruits at 3.7 points. The pulp is quite dense, about 5-6 mm. Due to this, excellent keeping quality and transportation are ensured, so many greenhouse farms choose a variety of Winnie the Pooh pepper. Reviews confirm that even fully ripe fruits can maintain their presentation for a very long time.
Ripening fruits is very friendly. The entire crop is harvested in 2-3 harvests, after which the plants can be removed. There are tricks to get the maximum yield. For this, plants are planted very densely, up to 25 bushes per square meter. Since the bushes are very compact, they do not interfere with each other.
Growing seedlings
The very first question of the summer resident: "When to sow the seeds?" To do this, take into account the climatic features of each region. Like all other "southerners", is very thermophilic and pepper Winnie the Pooh. Varieties, reviews of which you can often hear from summer residents, simply do not have time to proclaim in a short hot period. Therefore, they need to be sown at home, in boxes, about 75-80 days before the planned onset of steadily hot weather. Typically, this occurs after May 20 (or June 10 in some regions). If summer is delayed, you can temporarily cover the garden bed with foil.
Before planting the seeds must be pickled with strong potassium permanganate. For this, one teaspoon of potassium permanganate is diluted in a glass of water and the seeds are kept in solution for about 20 minutes. After that, they must be left to swell on wet gauze for 12 hours. While the seeds are waiting in the wings, set the stage. Take a store or homemade mixture (it must be loose and permeable) and pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate. Instead, soil can be well calcined. Sowing is carried out to a depth of 2 cm, the grooves are covered with earth.
Sowing care
Winnie the Pooh pepper seeds will hatch in 5-8 days. For this period, the boxes are placed in a warm and bright place. Optimum temperature - plus 25 degrees. After the appearance of the first shoots, the temperature is reduced by 14-16 degrees. This is necessary so that the sprouts do not stretch and grow strong. Watering is carried out approximately once a week. As soon as two true leaves appear, the seeds need to be dived. On this day, the soil should be well watered so that when transplanting the roots are not damaged. It is advisable to pick in separate cups, pinching the roots as necessary. Further care consists in timely watering and top dressing.
Landing and maintenance
Today we discuss the best varieties of peppers. Winnie the Pooh rightfully refers to one of them. For planting in the ground, it is necessary to prepare a solar bed, protected from the wind. An excellent choice would be the one on which beans, cabbage, carrots, and peas grew before. Peppers are not friendly with tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes, so the places where these crops were previously grown should not be taken under pepper.
Before planting, it is necessary to fill the bed with compost and wood ash. Plants are planted at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other, and a closer planting can be used. Wells need to be pre-treated with potassium permanganate, seedlings are deepened to the lower leaves and covered with earth. It is advisable to plant in the evening and cover with foil for several days, so that the plants get used to the sun.
Harvesting
Surely you will be interested in a review of the seeds of sweet pepper Winnie the Pooh. The Moldavian agrotechnical company refers to the authoritative opinion of its specialist and says the following: the seeds are thoroughly tested, which guarantees friendly seedlings and excellent yield. Many gardeners confirm these words. According to reviews, about 107 days elapse from the first sprouts to harvest. Biological ripeness occurs with the staining of the fruit in a dark red color. If the plants were planted in May, then the harvest will occur in July.
Recommendations of specialists
If you also plan to plant hot peppers on the site, you should arrange the crops as far apart as possible so that there is no pollination. During the growth of the bushes, it is necessary to shorten the shoots below the main fork of the stem, the fruits there usually are not tied. Do not forget that the frequent collection of pods stimulates a new ovary, which means a large harvest. In the fall, when peppers ceased to bear fruit due to cold nights, you can carefully dig up the bushes and transplant them into containers. According to summer residents, at home they will delight you with fresh vegetables for a long time.
Gardeners reviews
Today, many gardeners and gardeners choose peppers Winnie the Pooh. This variety, they assure, allows you to get a good harvest, even in the Urals and cooler climates. If you have a film or glass greenhouse, then it can be grown even in Siberia. Unpretentious and resistant to diseases, it gives fruits of excellent quality, with excellent taste. The selection of this variety is the key to an excellent harvest every year.