Bell peppers are an extremely common vegetable crop. Its varieties are so diverse that gardeners sometimes have a difficult time choosing a new variety for planting. Among them you can find not only leaders in yield, but also leaders in fruit size. A group of varieties, united by the name Gigant, stands out. The varieties included in it have general large fruit sizes, but differ in their color and taste characteristics. In this article, we'll take a look at the Giant Yellow sweet pepper.
Characteristics of the variety
Giant Yellow F1 is a hybrid early maturing variety, which fruiting occurs in the period from 110 to 130 days. Its plants are quite powerful and tall. Their average height will be about 110 cm.
In order for them not to break during the period of fruit formation, it is recommended to tie them up or use trellises.
This hybrid variety lives up to its name. Its fruits can reach up to 20 cm in length and weigh up to 300 grams. As biological maturity approaches, the color of the peppers changes from light green to amber yellow. The pulp of the Gigant Yellow variety is very dense and fleshy. The thickness of its walls ranges from 9 to 12 mm. It tastes sweet and juicy. Its use is so versatile that it is perfect even for canning.
But on the other hand, he loses to them in the content of beta - carotene. Such a composition allows those who are allergic to all red vegetables to use this variety.
Giant Yellow F1 can grow with equal success outdoors and indoors. The growth and fruiting of its plants does not depend on the climatic conditions of the area. The yield of Giant Yellow will be about 5 kg per square meter. In addition, this variety of sweet peppers has excellent resistance to many diseases of this crop.
Growing recommendations
The main guarantee of good growth and yield of this hybrid variety is the correct choice of planting site. Best suited for him are sunny areas with light fertile soils. If the soil in the proposed area is heavy and poorly ventilated, then it should be diluted with sand and peat. All sweet peppers are sensitive to acidity levels - they should be at a neutral level. Planting plants of this culture after:
- cabbage;
- pumpkins;
- legumes;
- root crops.
Seedlings of the Gigant Yellow F1 variety begin to be prepared either at the end of February or at the beginning of March. To increase seed germination, it is recommended to soak them for several days in water with the addition of any growth stimulant. When preparing seedlings, one should take into account the fact that peppers do not like transplanting. Therefore, it is better to plant them immediately in separate containers. If the seeds are planted in one container, then they must be planted during the formation of the first leaf.
Giant Yellow is a rather thermophilic variety, therefore, for its seedlings, the optimum temperature will be 25 - 27 degrees during the day and 18 - 20 at night. A few weeks before planting young plants in a greenhouse or open ground, it is recommended to carry out a hardening procedure. To do this, the seedlings are taken out into the street or placed near an open window. Good results are obtained by spraying the plants with an infusion of garlic, onions, calendula or marigolds. This will allow them to gain resistance to various pests.
Planting plants of the Gigant Yellow variety in a permanent place is recommended after 60 days from germination.
Many gardeners recommend planting young plants in a permanent location during the budding period. This is fundamentally wrong, because transferring to a new place is stressful for plants.
They can react to it by shedding the inflorescences, which, in turn, will delay fruiting and affect the amount of the crop.
Young plants of the Giant Yellow are planted in a permanent place only after the end of the spring frost. Leave at least 40 cm of free space between neighboring plants. The timing of planting seedlings of this hybrid will be slightly different:
- they can be planted in greenhouses and film shelters from mid-May to mid-June;
- in open ground - not earlier than mid-June.
Caring for plants of the Giant Yellow F1 variety includes the following steps:
- Regular watering... It should be done only after the top layer of the soil has dried and always with warm water. Watering with cold water can destroy the delicate root system of these plants. Morning watering is optimal, but evening watering is also possible. The rate of water per one Giant Yellow bush is from 1 to 3 liters of water, depending on the composition of the soil.
- Regular feeding... Ideally, it should be done three times during the entire growing season. The first time is 2 weeks after planting young plants in a permanent place. The second time during the budding period. The third is during the period of fruit formation. Any mineral or organic fertilizer is suitable for this crop. It is recommended to bring it only under the bush, trying not to hurt the leaves.Important!If the leaves of the plants of the Gigant Yellow variety curl or the reverse side of the leaves acquires a purple and gray tint, then they must be additionally fed with a mineral fertilizer containing potassium, phosphorus or nitrogen.
- Loosening and weeding... Soil mulching can replace these procedures.
Plants of the Gigant Yellow variety are rather tall, so it is recommended to tie them up or tie them to a trellis.
Subject to agrotechnical recommendations, the first crop of peppers of this variety can be harvested in July.
