There are many varieties and varieties of sweet pepper hybrids available to plant growers. But, unfortunately, not many of them can be distinguished by high productivity and excellent quality of fruits. However, the Aivengo variety is excellent in fruiting even in climates with ultra-short summers, and it is practically not damaged by diseases and pests. From this article you will learn in detail how to grow Aivengo peppers at home, and what you need for safe fruiting of this variety.

Variety selection and description

Avento pepper was bred relatively recently, the development of this variety began in the mid 90s of the XX century, and by 1998 the plant had passed all the necessary studies, and was included in the official list of crops allowed for cultivation. The plant was bred due to the hard work of African breeders; it was based on local, most productive and weather-resistant hybrids.

This plant is an early ripe highly productive variety. The first technically ripe fruits are observed 100 days after transplanting seedlings into open soil. The phase of full ripeness of peppers occurs 110–115 days after transplanting. The bushes of the plant are large, vigorous and branched, about 60–70 cm high. The bush has medium size, the leaves are small, round, pointed at the edge. The stem and foliage have a rich green tint with a slight glossy sheen.

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Flowering of bushes comes together, during this period large axil flowers appear on plants. They grow singly, but often gather in bunches. The color of the corolla is white or greenish tones, but sometimes the base acquires a yellowish tint. After flowering, the fruits, the so-called hollow seedless berries, form from the ovary. They are characterized by a yellow or saturated red shade, dense, moderately juicy pulp. The thickness of the pulp is often 5–7 mm, while the average weight of the fetus is in the range of 100–130 g.The yield of the variety is high, up to 8 kg of fruits can be safely harvested from one square meter. The crop ripens evenly, Aivengo fruits are distinguished by excellent marketable qualities, they are resistant to mechanical stress, and also have increased taste and aromatic properties.

Did you know? Capsicum was discovered by Europeans in the 15th century, thanks to one of Christopher Columbus’s expeditions.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The main advantages of Aivengo:
• short growing season;
• high productivity;
• the plant is not afraid of thickened plantings;
• the fruits tolerate long-term storage and transportation;
• excellent taste characteristics of fruits;
• the variety is resistant to specific infections, including alternariosis and viral mosaic;
• peppers are completely ready for use even in the phase of technical maturity.

The disadvantage of this pepper is only one, however, it is quite significant. The plant does not tolerate a sharp cooling and changes in weather conditions, this leads to its inhibition and all kinds of damage to the fruit. Therefore, in regions with unstable climatic conditions, it is grown only in a greenhouse.

How to grow seedlings on your own

It is not difficult to cultivate Aivengo pepper, for this it will be necessary to master the general specifics of the agricultural technology of growing the crop. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the individual needs of the variety. Only in this case it is possible to achieve not only healthy seedlings, but also its maximum productivity in the future.

The timing

To calculate the optimal period of sowing seeds for seedlings, you can use the universal rule: the optimal life cycle of plants for sowing occurs 60–80 days after the appearance of the first seedlings. Thus, by about 100 days after germination, Aivengo will give the first fruits, suitable for consumption and long-term transportation. For this, in a temperate climate, seeds should be planted between the end of February and the first half of March.

Soil and capacity

Sow seed in specially prepared soil. Such soils should be light, loose, but well fertilized. Often, special soils for indoor plants are used, diluted with river sand (0.5: 3). You can cook this mixture yourself, for this you should combine humus, peat and river sand (2: 2: 1).

They fill the soil in general or individual garden containers made of plastic, wood, metal, etc. The main condition of such vessels is safety and complete non-toxicity. At the same time, each plant should have a space of at least 5 × 10 cm, which is why individual cups are considered the best garden containers for seedlings. A functional drainage hole must necessarily be constructed at the bottom of the garden pots.The most simple and effective substrate for seed germination is considered the so-called peat tablets. This is a special pressed soil containing all the necessary nutrients. It is wrapped with special agrofibre, which preserves the structure of the mixture right up to planting in the soil. Sown peat tablets are immersed in common containers with water (with a layer of about 1 cm), where the first phases of plant development pass.

If loose mixtures are used during planting, they must be sterilized. This is necessary in order to destroy the pathogens of various infections and parasite larvae, which often destroy sprouts in the phase of the first 2 leaves. The procedure is carried out in many ways, but the most popular among gardeners is:

• roasting in the oven, 20-30 minutes, at +125 ... + 145 ° С;
• steaming in the microwave, 5-10 minutes;
• hydration with 2% potassium permanganate solution.

Important! After sterilization, the soil must be kept at rest, at a temperature of about + 20 ° C, for at least a week. During this time, she will completely restore her structure.

Seed selection and preparation

Today, the market for quality seeds is full of lots of offers, so buying Aivengo pepper is easy. However, often even in a specialized store you can find a degenerate hybrid. Despite the fact that such plants are able to bear fruit, often their fruits do not correspond to the expected aroma, as well as other properties. Therefore, when buying seeds, every plant grower must pay attention to the packaging.High-quality seed material of pepper should have the following information on the package:

• clearly stated expiration dates;
• information about the company importer and manufacturer;
• F1 marking - hybrids obtained by direct crossing of mother plants. This is the only condition for excellent yield, since the seeds of the second generation (F2) are not suitable for sowing.

Seeds must be subjected to a variety of preparatory measures. First, the seeds need to be disinfected, soaking is carried out in a 2% solution of potassium permanganate (15–20 minutes) or in 70% alcohol (5–10 minutes). After that, they need to be treated with growth stimulants. This measure is not mandatory, but it helps to increase the germination and friendliness of seedlings.

Various specific preparations are used for this; the most popular are solutions of Zircon (2 drops / 100 ml), Kornevin (1 mg / 100 ml) and Epina (2 drops / 100 ml). The treatment is carried out by soaking the seeds in working solutions for 4-8 hours, immediately before sowing, or not earlier than 1-2 days.If possible, the seeds are germinated, for this they are wrapped in a single layer in moistened gauze and placed in a warm place, with a temperature of about +22 ... + 26 ° С. As the gauze dries, moisten. Under such conditions, in just 1-3 days, the seeds will give a small sprout and root, after which they can be safely transferred to the soil.

Did you know? Ancient Aztecs had a deity symbolizing pepper. This is the so-called goddess Chantiko (Kausholotl), occupying one of the main roles in the belief of the Indians.

Sowing seeds

In crop production, it is customary to distinguish two methods of germinating pepper seeds, this is the so-called method with picking and without. Despite the fact that they provide identical conditions for the maintenance of plants, the methods have cardinal differences that differ in both advantages and specific disadvantages.

With pick

Sowing with picking involves growing seedlings in large common containers or in individual cells. In this case, the seeds are sown in a row or pit method, with each plant must have at least 5 × 10 × 5 cm of free space of the pot.Sowing is carried out superficially, to a depth of 2 cm. After 3-5 weeks, the seedlings are transplanted into a new container. At this time, the plants enter the phase of active growth and 2 real leaflets develop on them.

• The main advantages of the method:
• low labor costs;
• does not require a lot of capacities;
• plants are evenly provided with the necessary microclimate.

• The main disadvantages:
• picking can cause inhibition of sprouts;
• irrational use of seeds (crops require thinning);
• when infections occur, all plants are affected.

Without pick

The non-picking method involves obtaining seedlings in individual containers. In this case, the plants are provided with plenty of soil conditions for growth and development, and the transplantation of such seedlings is carried out once, when moving to open soil.

• There are many advantages to this method:
• does not require transplantation, which improves the immunity of seedlings;
• makes it possible to create individual conditions for plants;
• simplifies the general agricultural technique of growing seedlings.

• It is not without its shortcomings, first of all, these are:
• additional costs for a large number of tanks;
• Individual care for each plant is required.

Seedling Care

After sowing, the pots are moved to a warm, well-lit place, the southern window sill is best suited for this. The lack of light is detrimental to peppers, it leads to the extension and fragility of the stem. If the seedlings are exposed to direct sunlight all day, they are shaded to create diffuse lighting.For a week, the seeds are germinated at a temperature close to + 15 ° C, after which the temperature is increased to +18 ... + 20 ° C. In this case, it is possible to achieve two positive requirements at once. Firstly, it helps to get high-quality seedlings without resorting to highlighting flowerpots. Secondly, development at a low temperature contributes to an active increase in the aerial mass of pepper, which improves its ability to take root during transplantation into open ground.

Important! At first, the sown containers are covered with a plastic film, this is necessary in order to provide the most optimal microclimate for young seedlings. In phase 2 of these leaves, such shelter is removed.

Water the peppers as needed. When moistening this culture, it is important to take into account that stagnation of free moisture does not occur in the substrate, since the phenomenon leads to putrefactive lesions of the root system. Therefore, the soil is watered no more than 1 time per week, only clean, well-maintained water at room temperature is used for the procedure. Watering is carried out under the root, avoiding wetting of the foliage.Aivengo and nutrition are needed, they help protect seedlings from a deficiency of vitamins and minerals important for plant growth. Fertilize peppers twice before planting in the soil. The first feeding is carried out 14 days after sowing, the second time after a dive, or 14 days after the first. Top dressing is introduced in liquid form, for this use a variety of complex mixtures, the most effective of which are the preparations Agricol, Krepysh, Fertika and Mortar.

Seedling hardening

Hardening seedlings is not a mandatory procedure, however, it best helps to protect plants from environmental variability and prepare them for development in the natural environment. They begin to plant it about 2 weeks before planting, for this seedlings are gradually accustomed to low temperature conditions (+13 ... + 16 ° C).

First, the plants are kept in the cold for several hours, gradually increasing this interval to 12-24 hours. To do this, they are transferred to open air, an unheated loggia or balcony. The last 2-3 days before planting, the plants are completely transferred to the open air. After that, peppers become almost invulnerable to any sudden weather changes.

How and when to plant seedlings in a permanent place

Proper planting is one of the most important conditions that helps to get a high-quality and rich harvest, while peppers are no exception. For this, it is important to take into account not only the optimal terms, but also to choose a suitable place, as well as to prepare the site with high quality.

The timing

Peppers are planted at the age of 60–80 days after germination, at this age the plants enter the phase of 6–8 true leaves, and their height often reaches 20–30 cm. In a temperate climate, the favorable period for this occurs approximately at the end of May - beginning of June. Before disembarkation, a stable thaw and weather conditions must be formed. In this case, the air temperature should warm up to at least + 18 ° С, and the soil - to + 15 ° С.

Site selection

Peppers are grown only on light, well-fertilized soil, with a low coefficient of water absorption, only in this case the plants will be able to provide optimal nutrition, as well as conditions for effective and successful growth. For this purpose, regardless of the type of soil, beds under planting are prepared in a special way, for this:

• loam fertilize with peat;
• clay areas are diluted with sand;
• in the area of ​​peatlands, soils are improved by loamy or soddy mixtures;
• sandstones are enriched with a mixture of peat and sod land (2: 1).

You should also carefully approach the choice of location of the site.An ideal location should meet the following requirements:

• Stay away from drafts and areas of constant winds;
• well lit, and also be away from any tall vegetation or shading objects;
• be located on a plain or hill, in the south side;
• have a groundwater level of not less than 90–100 cm.

In order to get a good crop and ensure high fruitfulness of the crop for many seasons, an alternate crop change is created on the site, the so-called crop rotation. Without this, there is a sharp depletion of the soil, as well as the accumulation in it of a variety of toxins, pathogens and pest larvae. The seven-year crop rotation system is considered the most optimal, but it can be safely replaced with a three-year crop rotation. Thus, in the same place the culture is grown no more than once every 3-4 years.

To do this, adhere to the following rules:

• after pepper, onions, carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers, etc. are planted. At the end of the season, the land is sown with siderates, which are cut and plowed into the soil in late autumn;
• the next year, the place is sown with Pumpkin (watermelon, melon, pumpkin, etc.);
• in the future, the plot is occupied by cabbage (or other cruciferous) or bean cultures, after which the pepper planting is repeated.

The worst and best predecessors of pepper

When planning the site, it is worth paying attention to the neighbors in the bed, sweet varieties of pepper do not safely coexist with many plants, which always ends with a decrease in productivity.

Excellent neighbors for pepper are considered:

• eggplant;
• beans;
• a tomato;
• bow;
• garlic;
• corn;
• spices.

You should not grow Aivengo near potatoes and beets, during their growth they secrete specific substances that have a toxic effect on peppers. In addition, plantings need to be protected from shrubs and tree vegetation, they will shade beds.

Important! Aivengo is not recommended to be grown near other varieties of pepper, including spicy varieties. This will lead to cross pollination, which always threatens to change the aromatic and morphological properties of the fruit.

Scheme and depth of landing

Most often, peppers are planted in a row-wise way, while their width should be within 1 meter, and row spacing about 40-50 cm. Often the culture is planted in a lowercase way, for this plants are planted in two rows, with a row spacing of 60 cm. Many plant growers use a more progressive, checkerboard planting system. At the same time, plants are planted in individual wells 30 × 30 cm, with a distance of 50 cm, per m², it is permissible to contain no more than 5 plants.This system is more rational, it helps to save space, as well as create an individual microclimate for each bush. Regardless of the method of planting, seedlings are planted to a depth of 8-10 cm.

How to care in the open ground

It is not difficult to take care of Aivengo, despite the southern roots, this plant does not require individual conditions for itself, therefore it can be safely cultivated using standard agricultural techniques for growing crops. In this case, special attention should be paid to the regime of the maintenance of beds.

Watering

Peppers are watered regularly, this culture does not tolerate drought, so with a lack of free moisture it can die. To avoid this, a regular irrigation system is created on the site, for this, during the drought period, the beds are watered at least 2 times a week, during the rainy season and in cold weather, the frequency of the procedure is reduced. A clear sign of the need of beds for irrigation is a dense, dry soil crust, 2–4 cm thick.Peppers are watered by drip irrigation, the most favorable period for this is early morning or late evening. This is the only way to protect against excessive evaporation of moisture and irrational watering. To do this, use only clean, previously settled water. It should be heated to ambient temperature, otherwise there is a high probability of frostbite of the root system of pepper.

Soil care

For successful growth, pepper requires timely weeding, loosening of the soil, as well as mulching. Loosening and weeding are often combined, they are carried out as necessary, but not earlier than 1 time per week. Additionally, the soil is loosened the day after watering and heavy rains. In this case, it is possible to avoid the development of weeds on the beds, as well as to give the soil the necessary gas permeability. At the same time, in order not to damage the root system of pepper, the soil is loosened by 4-5 cm.

Mulching is mandatory for all gardeners who try to create the most favorable conditions for Aivengo on the site. It makes it possible to preserve valuable moisture in the soil, as well as create the optimal microclimate and temperature conditions. The procedure is carried out at least 2 times per season, 2 weeks after planting and before flowering. Coconut coir, sawdust, needles and bark of pine trees are used as mulch. The thickness of this layer should be at least 5 cm.

Did you know? Despite the same root name, capsicum is not a related species to peas. They belong to a separate family Peppers, while capsicum is a representative of Solanaceae.

Fertilizer application

With proper preparation of the site, the introduction of additional fertilizers is not necessary, but often this measure significantly increases productivity and helps shorten the ripening time of fruits by 10-14 days. For this, top dressing is carried out systematically, according to the following scheme:

• 14-25 days after planting, the beds are watered with phosphate-nitrogen solutions (25 g of superphosphate, 10 g of urea / 10 l of water);
• boron compounds are useful during flowering; for this, a sugar-boron mixture is used (500 g of sugar, 20 g of boric acid / 10 l of water);
• after the appearance of the ovary, the beds are watered with a solution of sodium and ammonium (10 g of sodium nitrate, 5 g of ammonium sulfate / 10 l of water);
• during the period of filling the fruits of the plantations, they are fertilized twice, with a nitroammophos (10 g / 10 l of water) and a mixture of 40 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium nitrate (per 10 l of water).

Video: Pepper Fertilizer

Bushes garter

Aivengo is considered a tall bush, therefore, its plantations must be garter. This procedure helps to avoid fragility of the stem during active growth of plants, as well as during the fruit filling phase. In addition, the tied bushes become absolutely immune to sharp gusts of wind, which often lead to a lengthening of landings.A garter is carried out as early as possible, it is best to perform it after rooting the seedlings, approximately 14 days after planting. As a support use wood pegs or metal rods, which are installed at a distance of 10 cm from the bush. Tie the bushes to the support using tight twine, in the center or slightly above the center of the stem. In this case, the plant should be fixed freely, and the garter should not cause difficulties for growth.

Aivengo is a modern, unpretentious high-yielding variety that can produce high-quality fruits. That is why this plant is often used both for home and industrial cultivation, including subsequent sale. It is not difficult to grow this pepper, however, for its growth and abundant fruiting, you will need to create a stable microclimate and regular care, including timely top dressing.