Pepper Turbin

Dutch sweet peppers are very popular among many gardeners and farmers. This is because they require easy maintenance, show excellent yields and resistance to adverse weather conditions. A prime example is the mid-early hybrid Turbine.

Turbine is a first generation hybrid created by a group of Dutch biologists of the agricultural holding Bejo Zaden. A vegetable crop has been approved for use since 2010. Sweet peppers are cultivated in heated and unheated greenhouse structures, in greenhouses, as well as on garden ridges. The plant is maximally productive, growing in greenhouse conditions.

Turbin is a medium-sized crop, which in a favorable environment stretches up to 100-130 cm. The bushes are characterized by semi-spreading branches, an upright strong central stem, good thickening of emerald foliage and a superficial root system. On bushes usually up to 6-7 even specimens ripen. Fruits are located on the bushes drooping ("noses" down).

Hybrid Turbines are remembered for their attractive appearance. The fruits ripen neat, so the pepper is suitable for growing on an industrial scale. The average weight of a vegetable is 80-160 grams, sometimes larger fruits can be obtained - 200 g. The size of the fruits is 12x16 cm. The shape of the peppers is prismatic or cuboid.

Unripe vegetables are painted in a pale green color, and ripe pepper becomes bright yellow or dark yellow. The color of vegetables is uniform. The surface of the fruit is very smooth, with a pronounced glossy overflow and subtle ribs. The species belongs to thick-walled peppers. The wall thickness of the vegetable can be up to 8 mm. The structure of the pepper is divided into 3-4 sections with few seeds. The harvested peppers can be easily transported and stored under optimal conditions.

Turbin pepper is famous for its excellent taste. The pale golden flesh is fleshy, firm, crunchy and very juicy. The taste contains a delicate sweetness, pleasant sugar content and a pronounced peppery aroma with berry notes. The advantage of the hybrid is the increased content of vitamins B and C in the pepper pulp.

The collected peppers are characterized by a universal purpose: they are eaten fresh, added to the first and second courses, baked, canned, frozen and pickled. Sauces and dressings are incredibly tasty from Turbin pepper.

The hybrid represents the mid-early class. The growing season for a culture lasts only 100-110 days. Peppers ripen gradually, since they are characterized by delayed coloration. Because of this, the crop has a prolonged fruiting period. You can start harvesting in July, and the bushes bear fruit until mid-September.

The hybrid has good performance indicators. From 1 m2 of plantings, you can collect up to 6 kg of juicy and meaty specimens.

When planting plants, it is recommended to observe the density of the placement of the bushes, as well as the distance between them. Planting, as a rule, is carried out according to the scheme 40x60 cm. Up to 4-5 pepper bushes can be planted per 1 m2.

Sweet peppers are grown through seedlings. To do this, choose strong bushes 60 days old. Planting ready-made bushes is carried out in May. For growing in open ground, you need to take into account the temperature regime and the level of soil heating.

The vegetable culture needs care, which implies regular watering with warm water (drip irrigation is recommended), fertilizing 3-4 times per season (alternating organic matter and mineral complexes), shallow loosening of the soil, forming a bush and tying it to supports, removing side shoots to first fork, prevention of fungal diseases.

Dutch culture needs a quality substrate. The soil should be light, loose, good air and moisture permeability, as well as fertilized and non-acidic. Pepper is unproductive if planted in swampy soils or in lowlands where water stagnates.

The turbine is heat-resistant, unpretentious to the climate and short-term shade. For planting, a sunny place with sufficient lighting, air circulation and moisture is chosen. In addition, it is recommended to take care of a protective barrier against drafts and gusty winds.

Due to its strong immunity, the vegetable crop is absolutely resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and top rot. In addition, pepper has a tolerance to many common diseases. From infrequent pest infestations, preventive treatments with insecticidal preparations will help.