The yield of sweet pepper mainly depends not on its variety, but on the climatic conditions of the area where it is grown. That is why for our latitudes it is recommended to choose domestically selected varieties that are already adapted to our unpredictable climate. One of the best varieties of sweet peppers for the middle zone is the Hercules variety.
Characteristics of the variety
Sweet pepper Hercules has fairly compact semi-spreading bushes with a height of up to 50 cm. They bear medium-sized dark green leaves with a slightly wrinkled texture. Against the background of such foliage, the drooping red large fruits of this variety of sweet pepper look especially advantageous. They begin to ripen approximately 100 days after emergence. Their cuboid shape has the following dimensions: length up to 12 cm, width up to 11 cm, and the average weight is about 200 grams. They acquire a red color only during the period of biological maturity. During the period of technical maturity, the fruits are dark green.
This variety of sweet pepper has juicy and aromatic flesh with fairly thick walls - about 7 mm. It has universal application. Due to its thickness, it is also perfect for canning.
It is not for nothing that this variety received such a name.Its plants and large fruits are not afraid of the most common diseases of this crop. They have special immunity to fusarium. Hercules also stands out for its productivity. From each bush you can get up to 3 kg of peppers.
Recommendations for cultivation
The Hercules sweet pepper variety is perfect for both open beds and for growing in greenhouses and film shelters.
Plants of this variety are grown in seedlings. When sowing seeds for seedlings in March, planting in a permanent place is carried out no earlier than mid-May. Since sweet peppers are a fairly heat-loving crop, young plants should be planted only after the end of frost. By the time of planting, the soil temperature should warm up to at least 10 degrees.
Ready-made Hercules sweet pepper seedlings are planted in pre-prepared soil every 50 cm. When planting in open ground, at first it is recommended to cover the plants with film to facilitate their adaptation to a new place. When planting in a greenhouse, this is not necessary.
The Hercules sweet pepper variety requires the same care as all representatives of this culture, namely:
- Timely watering. The regularity of watering is determined by each gardener independently, depending on the condition of the soil and weather conditions. The minimum frequency of watering should be 2 times a week. Up to 3 liters of warm, settled water should be added to each plant;
- Top dressing. Hercules sweet pepper plants especially need it during the period of budding and fruit formation.For this you can use any mineral or organic fertilizer. Feeding should be done no more than 2 times a month with a minimum break of one week;
- Loosening the soil. This procedure is optional, but its implementation will allow the root system to quickly receive nutrients, which means it will develop better.
In addition, it helps to retain moisture longer, reducing the frequency of watering.
To avoid mistakes in growing and caring for plants of this crop, we recommend that you watch the video:
Compliance with care requirements is the main guarantee of an excellent harvest of the Hercules variety. You can start collecting it from July until October. At the same time, its fruits can be stored well without losing their taste and beneficial properties.
