Amazing decorative pepper "Black Prince": we grow an exotic plant on our own
The Black Prince indoor pepper is a valuable find for lovers of original ornamental plants. Fruits grow on miniature bushes, which are actively used in cooking as a spice. A vegetable is grown on a windowsill or balcony in any convenient container.
Let's consider in detail what the Black Prince pepper is and how to get a rich harvest.
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What is this pepper
The black prince f1 is a hybrid, unpretentious in care and resistant to diseases and pests... This unique vegetable is known for its bloom and intense spicy aroma.
Features:
Miniature bushes, from 35 to 70 cm high... In some cases, they reach 90–100 cm. The stem is thin, but strong. The leaves are glossy, dark purple in color. The fruiting period is extended regardless of the season.
Fruit characteristics and yield
Globular peppers, glossy... The color is dark, at the stage of biological ripeness, rich red. Vegetable weight - 15–20 g. Up to 40 fruits ripen on one bush at the same time. The taste is spicy, the aroma is strongly pronounced.
Important! The Black Prince is edible. It is used fresh and dried, added as a seasoning to fish and meat dishes. Used for canning and pickling vegetables for the winter.
Preparation for growing
Before sowing, planting material is prepared, which is purchased in specialized stores. When buying, check the expiration date and integrity of the package... At home, the seeds are disinfected with a solution of succinic acid or the drug "Epin".
Disinfection protects the material from dangerous microbes, strengthens the immunity of future plants. After the grains are wrapped in a damp cloth and stored in a warm place for 5 days. During this time, the first shoots appear.
Loose and nutritious soil is used to grow the Black Prince.... It is recommended to purchase a universal soil and mix it with humus and peat in a ratio of 4: 1: 1. The soil should be slightly acidic - 6.5 pH. Before planting, the soil is disinfected in a freezer for 5 hours - low temperature destroys pathogenic microflora.
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Planting seeds in plastic or cardboard cups. Planting depth - 1.5 cm. Water the seedlings with warm water once every 5 days. It is important to check the soil regularly to avoid waterlogging.
After the appearance of 3-4 leaves, the pepper dives in flower pots. Sifted soil is poured around the stem.
Care instructions
Caring for a indoor hybrid does not require special knowledge and skills. The main thing is to follow the basic rules:
- To water plants 2 times a week with warm, settled water. The soil in the pots should always be slightly damp. Drying out the land will harm the culture.
- Fertilize planting every 15–20 days. The black prince reacts favorably to feeding with liquid organic matter - mullein, droppings, ash solution. Mineral fertilizers are also introduced, which improve the taste of fruits: superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, potassium salt.
- Loosen the soil 1 time in 2 weeks to a depth of 3-5 cm. The procedure makes the earth light and improves oxygen access to the roots.
- Spray bushes with Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate solution 1-2 times per season to protect against diseases.
Important! The optimum temperature for the growth of indoor pepper is +22 ° C.The black prince loves the sun and warmth, so gardeners put plants on a sunny windowsill. If there is little daylight, use a phytolamp. You can buy it in shops for gardeners.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
To grow a hybrid, observe the temperature from +10 to +22 ° С... The black prince does not tolerate stuffiness, so it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room. It is important to prevent drafts, otherwise the plantings will freeze.
If the plants shed their foliage, then they are lacking nutrition. In this case, a complex of mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium and potassium is applied.
In the summer, spiders may appear on the bushes or spider mites... Insects arise due to proximity to other indoor plants or poor-quality soil disinfection. The preparation Fitoverm helps to get rid of pests (pictured). It is effective in winter and summer, safe for humans.
Important! In September, after fruiting, the bushes are cut by 1/3. Watering is reduced, the pepper is left in this form until spring. In mid-March, the hybrid is placed closer to the light and fed. With proper care, the Black Prince bears fruit for 8-10 years.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Black Prince hybrid is appreciated by gardeners throughout the country. Love the plant for its strengths:
Pepper looks original.- Unpretentious care.
- Bears fruit in summer and winter.
- Growing requires a clean container and some soil.
- Black and red fruits are notable for good keeping quality, they can be transported over long distances.
- The hybrid rarely gets sick and is attacked by pests.
Interesting! Like bell peppers, the indoor Black Prince belongs to medicinal plants. On its basis, a healing tincture is made, which cures colds and improves immunity. Fruits increase appetite, lower blood pressure, and promote fat burning.
Of the shortcomings, they note the exactingness of the hybrid to the level of light and heat. To get a rich harvest, the optimal temperature regime is observed. In a dark, damp and cool place, the Black Prince will not bear fruit.
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Reviews
Some gardeners grow homemade Black Prince pepper all year round, while others prefer more traditional varieties and hybrids.
Olesya, Sochi: “I plant an unusual pepper on the balcony. He always bears excellent fruit, does not cause trouble in leaving. It has been growing for me for the third year. Every season I cut the bush by 10 cm, remove dry and yellowed leaves ".
Marina, Volgograd: “I love spicy dishes, so I decided to grow Black Prince pepper. The fruits are aromatic and spicy. I cut them finely and dry them on the windowsill. During winter I add to soups, salads and side dishes. The taste is incomparable ".
Ilya, Moscow: “The Black Prince hybrid bears fruit poorly, the yield is low. Grown on a light windowsill, the bushes grew small and weak. I was left disappointed ".
Conclusion
The Black Prince is an indoor dwarf pepper. Gardeners appreciate it for its ease of care and versatility in use. The fruits are added to the first and second courses, used for winter preparations.
The taste is spicy, pronounced. Plants reach a height of only 0.5 meters, therefore they are suitable for growing on a windowsill. Water the planting 2 times a week with warm water, fertilize 1 time in 15 days. Small bushes and dark bead fruits look original and appetizing.