Early ripe, sweet and juicy variety of pepper "Red shovel": an overview and instructions for growing

Large sweet pepper Red shovel is a favorite of gardeners throughout the country. Large fruits are versatile in use, suitable for preparing side dishes, salads and stuffed dishes. The flesh of the pepper is sweet and juicy, it has a high content of vitamins A, C. Regular feeding and watering help to grow a rich harvest.

Let us consider in detail what the Red Shovel is and what to look for when growing.

What kind of pepper is this

The variety is early ripe: the crop is harvested 80 days after the first shoots appear. Seedlings are prepared in early March. Grow a variety in greenhouses, greenhouses, open ground.

Features:

Bushes are low, about 70 cm long. Leaves are medium in size, dark green.

10-12 fruits ripen on one plant, so summer residents tie them to a support. The vegetable is cold-resistant, immune to major diseases and pests.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Cone-shaped elongated fruits have a slightly rough surface. Each weight varies from 120 to 160 g, in some cases it reaches 200 g.

The walls are 1 cm thick, so the crop is well stored and can be transported. The color is dark red, the flesh is juicy and crispy. The taste is sweet, with a pronounced aroma. Up to 7 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 m2.

Important! Red shovel is made from pepper pickled and canned preparations for the winter: salads, snacks, lecho. The vegetable is combined with meat, fish dishes, and is suitable for fresh consumption.

Preparation for growing

Seeds are prepared for planting in advance. Heavy and large specimens are selected. To do this, prepare a saline solution and dip the seeds into it for 10 minutes. After the lapse of time, those seeds that have sunk to the bottom are selected for seedlings. The weak ones remaining on the surface are thrown away. Further preparation involves:

1. Seed dressing in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.
2. Treatment with the drug "Epin"... The tool improves seed germination, strengthens the immunity of the future plant.
3. Hardening: the grains are soaked in warm water for a couple of minutes, then placed in the freezer for a day. This will make the culture more resistant to adverse weather conditions.

The seedling soil should be loose and insulated. You can make a mixture of soil from the garden and soil from the store. The seedling soil is disinfected in the oven, placing it there for 40 minutes at a temperature of +80 ° C. The land must be clean, free of debris, weeds.

Important! Young peppers are also grown in a coconut substrate. It is an environmentally friendly material made from coconut fibers. Sold in the form of bricks in any gardening store. It has a high moisture capacity, air permeability, and is environmentally friendly.

Growing seedlings

Seedling method protects future crops from diseases, pests, improves the taste of fruits. Let's consider in detail the process itself.

Landing

Bell peppers are grown in plastic cups or cardboard boxes. The container is filled with earth by 3/4 part, the soil is compacted with the palm of your hand. Small grooves are made, placing 2-3 seeds in each. Sprinkle with soil on top, pour abundantly with warm water.

To create a greenhouse effect, the seedlings are covered with a thin film and placed on a warm sunny windowsill.The film is removed after 5-7 days.

Important! If one large seedling container is used for planting, then the pepper is not dived. In the case of cups or pots, with the appearance of the first leaves, the plants are transplanted into a larger container. Otherwise, the bushes will not have enough space for further full development.

Seedling care

The optimum temperature for growing the Krasnaya Lopata variety is from +22 ° С to +25 ° С. The soil in containers is sprayed with water from a spray bottle once every 3 days. Watered every 5 days with warm, settled water. Before each watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil with a fork so that the roots receive oxygen. The loosening depth is about 1 cm, a deeper one will touch the roots.

The hardened seedlings are hardened. 10 days before disembarkation in open ground, they are taken out into fresh air. At the same time, plants are sprayed with nettle or burdock infusion. The procedure protects against insects and strengthens the immune system. After the appearance of the first three leaves, the pepper is fed. A solution of liquid mullein or chicken droppings is introduced. To improve the taste of future fruits, plants are sprayed with "Intermag".

Planting in the garden and care

Seedlings are planted on a cloudy day. The beds are prepared in advance: they dig up the ground, clear of debris, weeds, foliage. The best precursors for bell peppers are cabbage, onions, or herbs. It is recommended to fertilize the beds with vermiculite - a mineral that saturates the soil with minerals, reduces the acidity of the soil.

Planting scheme of the Red Spade variety - 40x60... Greater thickening will lead to the development of diseases, the growth of weeds. The bushes are planted in the greenhouse in mid-May, in open ground - in early June. The seedlings are moved to the beds carefully so as not to damage the weak and fragile roots. Next, pour it with warm water, sprinkle the base of the stem with peat chips.

Care consists in timely watering and feeding. Moisten the beds in the morning or evening to avoid sunburn. About 1-2 liters of water are consumed per plant, depending on the size of the bush. Foliar and root dressings are used: liquid manure, urea, spraying with Bordeaux liquid, potassium superphosphate. It is recommended to alternate mineral and organic fertilizers. Bushes are fed at intervals of 15–20 days.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

In the process cultivation it is important to observe the regime of mineral fertilizing. The pepper will be negatively affected by both a lack and an excess of fertilizers. When adding mineral complexes, carefully study the dosage and advice of the manufacturer.

You cannot fertilize the plants with an interval of less than 10 days, otherwise the green mass will grow, and the fruits themselves will remain small. If there is still too much fertilizer, the beds are watered abundantly with warm water, then sprinkled with dry wood ash.

Important! To prevent the bushes from breaking under the weight of ripe fruits, they are tied to a support. Tied up shoots look beautiful and take up less space.

If the variety is grown in a greenhouse, then the seedlings are sown at the end of May, when the soil warms up to + 15 ° С. The row spacing should be at least 12 cm. To maintain the microclimate, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated, doors and vents are opened. Watering greenhouse peppers requires less water: about 1 liter per bush.

Typical diseases and pests

Despite the high immunity of the crop, with improper care, the Red Spade variety is exposed to the following diseases and pests:

1. Vertex rot arises from an excess of nitrogen, cold watering. Bushes weaken, covered with a dark bloom. Fertilizers with dry wood ash are used as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent.
2. Powdery mildew- white bloom on leaves and stems due to hot summer and high humidity. Prevention - treatment of bushes with a solution of milk whey.
3. Late blight... The causes of the appearance of the fungus are contaminated soil and seeds, improper care, sudden changes in temperature. Signs: brown spots on the bush, fruits. Infected plants are removed from the beds, burned. The rest are treated with "Oxyhom" or "Maxim" means.
4. Aphid... The pest appears due to heat, high humidity and weeds. A small white bug feeds on plant sap and disrupts their metabolism. Spraying with iodine helps against aphids.
5. Colorado beetle and its larvae are dangerous for both young peppers and adults. Get rid of the pest using the Typhoon drug.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Of the advantages, universality is noted... Sweet and juicy pulp is consumed fresh and after heat treatment.

The red shovel shows a stable and high yield, rarely gets sick, suitable for growing in greenhouses, open field. The thick walls of the fruit protect them from pests. Vegetables can be stored in a basement or cellar until winter.

The lack of a variety is a necessity garters... If the plant is not fixed in time, the peppers will end up on the ground, which increases the risk of developing diseases.

Reviews of gardeners

What do gardeners say about the Red shovel variety? Consider a few reviews from popular Internet forums:

Ilya, Chelyabinsk: “I have been planting the Red Spade variety for the third year already. Peppers grow in a greenhouse. Even in a cold and short summer, the harvest is excellent: from 1 sq. I collect from 5 to 7 kg of vegetables. "

Alexandra, Ufa: “The red shovel is not a bad variety. It does not require special care, it tastes good. I cook lecho from vegetables or pickled snacks for the winter. We love to eat them with the whole family. "

Marina, Penza: “The Red Spade variety has taken root on my site badly. Planted with seedlings, the bushes began to grow only after 3 weeks. The plants are low, the maximum height of the bush is 50 cm. The peppers themselves have grown sluggish, with a watery taste. "

Conclusion

Early ripe bell pepper Red shovel is loved by experienced gardeners and beginners. The vegetable is appreciated for its excellent taste, the versatility of the fruit. They are planted in a garden or vegetable garden in late May and early June. The recommended landing pattern is 40x60.

Peppers are watered every 5 days, fertilized every 15 days. When the vegetables turn red and firm, they are plucked from the bush along with the stalk. Part of the harvest is eaten fresh, part is used for canning, baking.