- Authors: Ugarova S.V., Dederko V.N.
- Year of approval: 2012
- Bush height, cm: up to 80
- Growth type: medium-sized
- Fruit shape: cuboid
- Fruit weight, g: 100-110
- Fruit color: in technical ripeness green, in biological ripeness dark orange
- Ripening terms: mid-season
- Ripening month: July August September
- Yield: fruitful
Pepper varieties that are not affected by weather conditions are considered the best of their kind. Pepper Siberian bonus is one of those. It also has good yields and excellent appearance.
Breeding history
Pepper Siberian bonus was bred by such breeders as V. N. Dederko and S. V. Ugarova. In 2012, the culture was approved for use and entered into the state register.
Description of the variety
The cultivar belongs to the category of sweet peppers and can be grown both in the greenhouse and outdoors.
The positive aspects include good taste of the fruit, high yield and versatility of peppers. And also the ability to transport peppers over long distances and excellent shelf life. But the biggest plus is the ability to grow peppers in cold regions. At the same time, the culture is considered very unpretentious.
Of the minuses, the fact that the Siberian bonus pepper does not have such a strong immunity is distinguished, and without proper care, the plant can become infected.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits
A medium-sized bush does not take up much space on the site. Height reaches 80 cm, in open ground, growth rates can decrease to 50 cm. The crown is spreading, not very leafy. Leaves are medium in size, green and slightly wrinkled. The surface is glossy. The shape of the leaf is rounded, with a slight sharpness at the tip.
Up to 15 fruits are formed on one bush. Therefore, some gardeners recommend tying bushes to a support. Fruits are large, weighing 100-110g. The peppers are cuboid in shape. In technical ripeness, they are green, after full ripening they turn dark orange.
The pulp is firm and tender. The wall thickness is 6-8 cm, and the number of chambers is 3-4. The seeds are not very small, white, in small quantities.
Purpose and taste
The variety has no bitterness in the aftertaste. The taste itself is sweet and slightly sparkling due to the small amount of pungency. The aroma of the peppers is pronounced.
Vegetables belong to the category of universal, so they can be eaten fresh, prepared salads with them, and also used for preparing first and second courses. Peppers have thick walls that prevent the vegetable from boiling or cracking. And also the fruits are well suited for canning and winter harvesting.
Ripening terms
The variety is mid-season. Ripening occurs in July-August. In some regions, the crop is harvested in September.
Yield
Pepper Siberian bonus is considered a very fruitful variety. From 1m2 it is possible to remove from 5.5 to 6.7 kg. With good care and when grown in a greenhouse, yields can rise up to 8 kg. In the open field, indicators can vary from 3 to 4.5 kg.
Growing regions
Pepper grows well in many regions of the Russian Federation. The culture is bred in the following regions: North, North-West, Central Black Region, Volgo-Vyatka, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, Ural, Central, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East.
Landing scheme
Pepper Siberian bonus can be planted 5-7 plants per 1 m2.
To get a large and tasty harvest of pepper, you need to take care of the seedlings in advance. When growing pepper seedlings, you need to correctly determine the sowing time, pre-sowing seed treatment, prepare the necessary container and soil.
Growing and caring
Almost all peppers are grown in seedlings, and the Siberian Bonus pepper is no exception. First you need to prepare seedlings and boxes. You can use yogurt jars or peat pots as containers.
The soil must be cultivated before filling the boxes. Especially if it was harvested on its own. The seeds are also processed. A potassium permanganate solution is suitable for this. Seedling material can also be soaked in a growth stimulant solution for a day. You can sow seeds in different ways: in holes or trenches. After sowing, the containers should be removed to a dark place for further seed germination. It is necessary to dive the culture after a couple of strong leaves have formed.
Before planting, the selected area should be dug up and fertilized. Then plant the seedlings. Follow-up care for them should include watering. It should not be abundant and frequent. It is necessary that the upper layers of the soil have time to dry out, because the root system of peppers develops very close to the ground. Excessive moisture can lead to disease.
After irrigation, you can slightly loosen the soil, allowing the oxygen to penetrate deeper. This is especially true in very dry and sultry weather. In this case, it is worth removing all weeds, which are considered a breeding ground for fungal diseases and pests.
Top dressing can be started to be applied to the ground a few weeks after the dive into the open ground. For this, mineral fertilizers are suitable, as well as chicken droppings, mullein infusion.
It is worthwhile to form a bush in a timely manner and remove side shoots. This increases the productivity of the fruits and increases the yield.
For the prevention of fungal diseases and pests, it is worth spraying the bushes with Bordeaux liquid. And if the plant is affected by aphids, then it is best to spray with insecticides according to the instructions.
To harvest a tasty and rich harvest of pepper, you need to comply with all the conditions of agricultural technology, and proper care begins with planting plants. Before planting pepper in open ground, it should be prepared. It is also important to take care of the seedlings and planting space in advance.
For good growth of pepper bushes and active fruiting, you need to regularly apply mineral and organic fertilizing to the soil. It is necessary not only to choose the right formulations, but also to use them at the right stage in the development of culture. The frequency of top dressing is always individual. It depends directly on the composition of the land on your site. The poorer the soil composition, the more often you will need to feed the pepper.
Pepper is one of the most common vegetables in home gardens. This culture is quite stable and unpretentious. However, under certain conditions, this plant can suffer from infections and harmful insects. Before treating peppers for diseases or pests, you need to find out the cause of the problem, otherwise the treatment may be ineffective.
