How to grow Denis hybrid pepper to get a rich harvest of sweet and juicy fruits
Pepper should be included in the diet for everyone who cares about their health - the elements that make up the vegetable are indispensable for the body. The benefits of pepper will increase if you grow it yourself without the use of growth stimulants and chemicals. In order for the invested labor to be justified by obtaining a high-quality and tasty product, it is necessary to observe the cultivation technology.
From the article you will learn how to properly grow Denis f1 hybrid pepper in order to harvest a rich harvest, and what are the features of the agricultural technology of this crop.
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General characteristics and description of hybrid pepper Denis f1
Hybrid Denis f1 - salvation for gardeners living in regions with a short summer period... Denis belongs to early ripening hybrids and is able to please with tasty fruits under conditions in which most peppers do not have time to ripen.
Distinctive features
The hybrid is grown in greenhouses (glass and film), temporary shelters or in the open field. Denis is a low-growing culture: the height of the bush is 60-70 cm. The period from seedling germination to maturity takes 80-90 days.
Yield
With the right growing technology the crop gives a rich harvest - 26 kg from 1 m²... A shrub grown in a greenhouse or shelter reaches 1 m in height and has 6-7 fruits.
Other varieties and hybrids of peppers:
Description of the "Gift of Moldova" pepper
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of the Denis f1 hybrid are large, deep red, have an oblong shape, juicy and sweet pulp, do not taste bitter, have a rich aroma. Some peppers grow up to 400 g. The vegetable can be easily transported over long distances.
Preparation for growing
To grow Denis f1, it is necessary to purchase new seeds annually, since hybrids do not transmit their characteristics to the next generations.
Planting material must be of the same size, without rot and plaque, have a stock for the shelf life. Before planting, the seeds are sorted out and discarded low-quality seeds.
It is advisable to test seeds for germination:
- Select 10 pieces, put them in cloth bags in warm water for 24 hours.
- Take it out and put it on a flat surface in a warm place (temperature not lower than 30 ° C).
- Keep the bags moist for another 3-4 days. If during this period 5 seeds hatch out of 10, then you will have good germination.
Before planting, the seeds are disinfected using a solution of potassium permanganate, and they are also hardened by successive exposure to low and high temperatures for 7 days.
Another factor determining yield, Is the quality of the soil used. There are several ways to get the correct soil composition:
- mix peat, humus and sawdust in a ratio of 2: 2: 1 (it is permissible not to use sawdust);
- mix humus with turf (3: 2);
- mix manure humus with turf soil (2: 1);
- purchase ready-made soil for pepper in the store.
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Growing seedlings
Denis f1 are planted for seedlings at the end of February - early March in accordance with the rules:
The soil is laid in the boxes with a layer of 10 cm, it is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate.- After 12 hours, the soil is leveled and compacted.
- Longitudinal grooves are made in 5 cm increments.
- The seeds are lowered into the furrows at a distance of 2 cm from each other, the depth of the bookmark is 1-1.5 cm.
- Cover the planting with a thin layer of soil.
- Sprinkle with warm water.
In the future, the seedlings are watered once a week.using warm settled water. The pick is carried out in the phase of 1-2 standing leaves, while the sprouts are transplanted into separate containers with a volume of 0.5 liters.
The optimum air temperature for seedlings is considered to be a range of 16-18 ° C.
Important. It is better not to be in the sun for the first week of seedlings, as this stretches out and does not allow the root system to grow stronger.
It is advisable to feed seedlings with complex fertilizers containing trace elements and calcium.
Pepper seedlings love warmth, peace and light, even an over-neat dive traumatizes her. For this reason, it is better to grow seedlings without picking. To do this, plant 2 seeds in a separate container. When sprouts appear, they determine which one is stronger and leave it, pinching the weak one.
Seedlings are planted in the greenhouse in early or mid-May. depending on weather conditions, and outdoors at the beginning of June. By the time of planting, the sprouts should have 8-12 leaves. 2 days before transplanting, seedlings must be watered abundantly in order to avoid sprinkling with an earthen coma. Do not water immediately before planting.
Reference. A plant that grew without a pick grows stronger: it is ready to be transplanted into the ground a week earlier than indicated.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Pepper is a culture that is demanding on environmental conditions... For high yields, he needs soil on which nightshade crops have not been planted for at least 5 years. When planting, the distance between the rows is 60 cm, and between the plants - 50 cm. Pepper grows better in places with diffused light.
Water the plants regularly, in hot and dry weather, increase the amount and volume of wateringto prevent the leaves from drying out. For irrigation, warm water is used, which is pre-defended. Water the vegetable after sunset. After moistening, it is helpful to loosen the soil to provide oxygen to the root soil.
In the process of growth and fruiting of pepper, additional feeding is required. The first time the pepper is fed a few weeks after planting: superphosphate diluted in water is added to the roots in a ratio of 2:10. For 1 bush of pepper, about 1 liter of fertilizer is consumed.
The second time they feed during flowering: superphosphate is diluted in a ratio of 4:10 and add 1 tsp. potassium sulfate.
The third feeding is done during the ripening period: add 2 tsp for 10 liters of water. superphosphate and potassium salt.
Important. Bell peppers have brittle shoots that are easy to break. When planting, next to the seedlings, they put pegs 60 cm high to tie up the bushes when they get stronger and begin to rise.
Typical diseases and pests
Pepper Denis F1 is resistant to most diseases, in particular, to tobacco mosaic.
Common diseases include fusarium and verticillosis. With these diseases, the bush looks like it lacks moisture. For the prevention of these diseases, when disembarking directly into the holes, "Previkur" is poured. If the disease has already developed, the drug "Trichodermin" is suitable for treatment, with which the roots are treated.
The main pests of pepper - aphids, flea and Colorado potato beetle. For treatment from them are suitable drugs "Tabu", "Fufanon", "Intavir", "Commander", "Aktara". Folk remedies are also suitable for processing. An infusion of ash or tobacco with the addition of laundry soap will remove aphids and will not damage the crop.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of hybrid Denis f1:
- early ripeness;
- disease resistance;
- high yield rates;
- juicy, tasty fruits;
- the possibility of growing indoors and outdoors.
Main disadvantages - the annual costs of planting material, the need for a garter and the formation of a bush.
Reviews
Summer residents love hybrid crops, but they do not always manage to acquire really high-quality seed material.
Maria, Chaplygin: “I am a beginner amateur gardener. Last spring I tried to grow pepper for the first time. My choice fell on Denis f1, as he was characterized in the best way in the seed shop. Seedlings were planted in a greenhouse. The pepper did not disappoint me, showed high germination and gave a good harvest, the fruits were large, as in the photo, and juicy. I will definitely buy these seeds next year ".
Alexey, Samara: “I have been growing this pepper for several years. The bush grows 0.8-1 m, the leaves are large, 6-7 fruits ripen on the plant, the color is red. I grow only in a greenhouse. You can get fruits weighing 400 g, but for the normal formation of such a pepper, 3-4 pieces will have to be left on the bush. I got Denis maximum 320 g. I recommend the variety ".
Tatiana, Orlov: “I bought pepper seeds Denis f1, and they turned out to be fake. I did everything according to technology, but the seedlings did not sprout. Consider the seeds carefully before planting so as not to waste your time. ".
Conclusion
The fruits of the Denis f1 pepper are juicy, firm, tasty. The vegetable combines many useful properties: early ripening, large fruits, rich harvest, excellent taste. To grow large fruits weighing 400 g, leave no more than 3-4 peppers on the plant.
The harvest will not disappoint if you carefully consider the choice of seeds and soil and properly care for the plants. As a result, the consumer receives a universal product for fresh consumption and conservation.