Sweet bell pepper, once brought from the distant shores of North America, has taken root perfectly in our latitudes. It is grown not only in individual garden plots, but also on an industrial scale. At the same time, preference is given to only the best varieties that show excellent results over a long period of time. These varieties include Ali Baba pepper.
Characteristic of the variety
Its plants are quite low, only 45 cm. This allows them to be planted even in small greenhouses. The Ali Baba variety is the result of the work of breeders, so it is perfect for growing in our climate.
Each bush of sweet pepper Ali Baba simultaneously forms from 8 to 10 fruits. On the bush, they are located in a drooping form, that is, with the tip down. In their shape, the fruits resemble an elongated cone with a flat top and a slightly pointed, curved end. The mass of each of them will not exceed 300 grams.
The surface of Ali Baba peppers is smooth, with a slight glossy sheen. In technical maturity, it is painted light green. As the fruit ripens, the color of the fruit changes first to orange, and then to dark red. This variety has medium-thick flesh, usually up to 5-6 mm. It tastes juicy sweet and has a light peppery aroma.
Ali Baba is an early maturing variety. Its fruits reach their technical maturity after 100 days from the appearance of the first shoots. At the same time, the variety is characterized by increased productivity and good immunity to many diseases.
Recommendations for growing
The most important condition for obtaining an excellent harvest of this variety of sweet pepper is a properly prepared seedling. The best month for its preparation is February. Ali Baba’s seedlings should be prepared in the same way as for tomatoes. In addition, there are several recommendations, the implementation of which will allow you to get strong and healthy seedlings of the Ali Baba sweet pepper variety:
- Only live seeds should be planted. Live seeds can be identified by immersing them in water. Only those seeds that have sunk to the bottom are suitable for planting. Floating seeds are empty and will not be able to germinate, so they can be thrown away.
- Seeds suitable for planting are soaked for several days in water.Advice! Any growth stimulant can be added to the water. This will not only increase the rate of germination, but also increase the immunity of future plants.
- Hardening seedlings is a mandatory procedure when planting in open beds. For planting in greenhouses, hardening is desirable, but not necessary. In order to harden young plants, they need to provide a night temperature of 10 to 13 degrees.
Following these simple recommendations will allow you to get strong seedlings of Ali Baba sweet pepper.
Plants of this variety are planted in a permanent place in May – June. To ensure normal growth, at least 40 cm should be left between adjacent plants. The same distance should be between their rows.
Caring for sweet pepper bushes of the Ali Baba variety includes:
- Regular watering. For him, you should take only warm settled water. Each plant should have 1 to 2 liters of water. At the same time, top watering is possible only before the beginning of the budding period. During flowering and until the end of the harvest, watering should be carried out only under the base of the bush.
- Top dressing with mineral and organic fertilizers. Its frequency should not exceed 2 times a month. Fertilizers are applied only under the bush, so as not to damage the foliage.
- Loosening and weeding.
You can learn more about caring for sweet peppers from the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxTIGtAF7Cw
Subject to agrotechnical care requirements, the Ali Baba variety will bear fruit abundantly from July to September.