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Pepper Player is one of the early ripening varieties that delights with a strong immune system. The crop is valued for its characteristics and productivity, as well as a number of advantages.
Origin story
The producer of this variety is the Sedek company. When breeding crops, breeders sought to obtain plants that would be resistant to adverse weather conditions. Another criterion for selection among samples is high yield and smooth ripening of fruits.
The resulting pepper variety, Player, meets the stated requirements, so after being included in the State Register, it quickly gained popularity among gardeners from various regions.
Description of pepper variety Player
Externally, the shrub looks miniature and compact, up to 50 cm in height. The shoots of the Player pepper are semi-spreading, with slightly pointed, ovoid leaves. Their surface is slightly wrinkled, dark emerald in color.
The miniature size of the pepper The Player gives gardeners the opportunity to refuse to form and tie the bush during cultivation
The fruits of the crop grow downwards and become cuboid in shape as they ripen. Ripe peppers have slight ribbing, the skin is shiny and smooth. At first the fruits are green in color, but as they ripen they become rich red. The weight of each specimen can reach 150 g. The length of the fruit is no more than 10 cm. Player pepper tastes sweet, without bitterness, with a characteristic pleasant aroma. The wall thickness of large fruits can reach 10-12 mm.
Characteristics of Pepper Player
The variety is considered universal: it is well suited for both canning and freezing, adding to salads, and stuffing. The vegetable can be stored for a long time without loss of taste.
Pepper Yield Player
The variety is very responsive to proper care. If you water and fertilize in a timely manner, the yield can reach 5.5-6 kg per 1 m2.
If you grow Player pepper in greenhouse conditions, the level of fruiting increases
Fruiting dates
The variety is considered to be early ripening. From the moment of sowing the material to harvesting, 100-105 days pass. In most regions, you can enjoy vegetables in July-August. Peppers continue to ripen until frost.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The Player variety is characterized by a strong immune system, so the bush is not afraid of bacteria and fungi. But pests such as aphids, slugs and mites can contribute to crop loss, so the plant should be protected from them, or the insects should be destroyed in a timely manner.
Growing regions
Pepper Player bears fruit safely both in regions with a warm climate and in conditions of changeable weather. Gardeners from Siberia, the Urals, and the Volga region can also get the harvest.
In warm countries, the variety can be grown outdoors; in regions with cold climates, it is better to give preference to greenhouses and hothouses
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the most valuable qualities of Pepper Player is its adaptability to weather conditions, because most varieties react negatively to temperature changes. But if the plant is not afraid of climate change, then it is very responsive to feeding.
With proper care, pepper Player pleases with a stable and abundant harvest during the growing season
Advantages of the variety:
- high productivity;
- large fruit;
- high taste of pepper;
- versatility of application;
- strong immune system;
- transportability
Flaws:
- the need to organize quality care;
- instability to pests.
Features of cultivation
It is best to cultivate the Player pepper variety using seedlings. This technology is relevant in any region, since the gardener will have the opportunity to provide the plant with the necessary conditions.
Before sowing the material, you should decide in advance on the choice of location for planting the seedlings. It will be possible to transfer peppers to greenhouses already in April, and to open ground in most regions only in May. The timing of the start of work with the material depends on the choice of planting site.
When and how to sow seedlings
The most favorable time is February. The seedling must have time to take root and be fully formed.
Player pepper seeds are characterized by good germination. They should be purchased from trusted suppliers. Preparation of the material consists of inspecting it, rejecting damaged specimens, and spraying with a growth stimulant.
During sowing, it is necessary to prepare containers with soil. You can buy soil in a store, or get the soil mixture yourself. To do this, it is enough to combine humus and compost with sand in a ratio of 2:1:1.
With proper care, pepper Player pleases with a stable and abundant harvest during the growing season
Work algorithm:
- Fill the container 2/3 with soil and make furrows 1-1.5 cm deep in the ground, maintaining a distance of 2 cm.
- Place the seed there, cover it with soil and water it.
- Cover the container with plastic and leave on a warm windowsill until sprouts appear. The room temperature should not be higher than 24-26 °C.
- After emergence of shoots, remove the film. The temperature in the room needs to be reduced to 16-18 °C.
- Provide the seedlings with proper care: watering, ventilation, removing weeds.
An integral stage of growing Player pepper is its picking into separate containers after the appearance of 2-3 true leaves.
Transplantation into open ground
In May, when the seedling is 60-70 days old, it is necessary to allocate a place on the site. The bed should be located in a sunny, windless place with soft, sandy or clay soil.
Algorithm for transplanting into open ground:
- Dig up the soil and fertilize it with compost. At 1 m2 3-4 kg of feeding is needed. Mark the bed, making holes every 45-50 cm. You can place them every 10-15 cm.
- Remove the seedlings from the containers and transfer them to the holes, leaving the root collar at surface level.
- Cover the root with soil and water the plant generously.
Further care
To obtain a harvest, it is not recommended to neglect the principles of agricultural technology. Pepper Player needs to be watered and fed regularly, making sure that the soil in the garden bed does not dry out, but is not waterlogged either.
As the variety is cultivated, it is necessary to feed it 3-4 times per season with complex mineral fertilizers, maintaining an interval of 10-14 days. The optimal time for the procedure is before flowering, during the period of buds opening and vegetable ripening.
Pest and disease control
Various bacteria and fungi can cause significant damage to the crop. Pests are no less dangerous. And although the Player pepper is not afraid of diseases, slugs can destroy the bush. At night they gnaw out entire holes in leaf blades, and during the day they hide so that they cannot be found. You can suspect the activity of a mollusk by the characteristic white mucus that remains after its movement through the bush.
An effective remedy for slugs is Groza, Ferramol or Meta
In some cases, you can notice the following changes on the pepper: curling and yellowing of the foliage, falling buds, deformation of the shoots. Ants often run around the bush; egg clutches can be seen on the underside of the leaf blades. These are all signs of aphid activity. If you don’t get rid of it, then not only the pepper will suffer, but also nearby crops.
Effective means for killing aphids on peppers Player: Fitosporin, Iskra, Commander
The tick is often an unnoticed pest. It is difficult to detect with the naked eye, which allows the insect to quickly multiply and destroy the bush.You can suspect its activity: the leaves dry out and fall off, the plant becomes deformed, and cobwebs appear on its shoots. On the reverse side of the leaf blade, microscopic green formations are pest eggs.
Effective drugs for controlling spider mites on Player peppers are Apollo and Envidor
Conclusion
Pepper Player is a high-yielding, early-ripening variety. It is resistant to temperature changes, pests and diseases. With proper care, it will delight owners with large and tasty fruits that have a universal purpose.
Reviews from gardeners about bell pepper Player
Pepper Player is a frequent visitor to my site. The compact, neat bush produces stunningly beautiful sweet vegetables. Each specimen is 130-150 g, with large juicy walls and a small amount of seeds inside. The variety is ideal for salads and canning.
