Characteristic with photo of Prince Igor pepper, reviews

Pepper Prince Igor is a hybrid of Russian breeders. Very popular among gardeners and summer residents. Valued for its unpretentiousness and high productivity.

Description of the variety and its characteristics

Prince Igor sweet pepper is a medium-ripening hybrid. Full ripening of fruits takes 109-115 days. The plant is medium-sized 60-70 cm, sprawling, high-yielding. On 1 bush at the same time can ripen up to 25 large peppers. Due to this, it requires garters to the supports. From 1 meter square you can collect up to 20 kilograms of the crop.

The fruits are large, have the shape of an elongated cube. The walls of the fetus are thick - 7-9 mm, dense, juicy. Weight reaches 120 gr. and more. The color of the unripe fruit is dark green, and when fully ripened, it is dark red. The taste is sweet. The smell is pronounced and fragrant. It contains a lot of vitamin C. It is intended for fresh consumption, for processing and freezing.

Features and disadvantages of the variety

The hybrid is resistant to lower temperatures and low light. It is also resistant to diseases such as the tobacco mosaic virus, verticillosis, fusarium. A great plus is the ability to grow both indoors and outdoors.

The disadvantages include the fact that Prince Igor does not tolerate prolonged drought and is demanding on watering.

Cultivation and care

Seeds for seedlings are sown in late February and early March. In phase 2-3 of these leaves carry out a pick. After this, seedlings are fed with a solution of superphosphate. Soil for sowing use light, water and breathable. A mixture of humus, turf and peat is well suited. Planted in the garden or in the greenhouse 2 months after seed germination. Further care consists in watering, loosening the soil, removing weeds and applying fertilizing.

Prince Igor is a tall plant, so when planting it in a permanent place you need to put a stake in a hole with pepper. To further tie a plant to it and not damage the roots. Landing is carried out according to the scheme 40x60 cm.

Pepper is especially undemanding to the soil. But best fruiting on light fertile soils. Good places after planting legumes, cabbage, cucumbers or carrots. The soil is prepared in advance, organic fertilizers, wood ash are introduced into it. They remove all weeds and dig them thoroughly a week before transplanting.

Peppers of this variety are very responsive to fertilizers, so 3-4 seasonings should be carried out per season:

• 1 top dressing is done a few days after transplanting the seedlings with a solution of superphosphate.
• 2 top dressing is carried out in the color phase with a solution of superphosphate, urea and potassium.
• 3 complementary foods are introduced in the ripening phase of the fruit with a solution of superphosphate and potassium salt.

Between also these main top dressings can be made intermediate. Before the first dressing, immediately after planting the pepper, you can feed it with herbal infusion. Between 2 and 3, pepper can be fertilized with infusion of mullein or bird droppings.

With drought, pepper Prince Igor should be watered more often with warm, settled water.

Regions of growing pepper Prince Igor

The variety is cold-resistant and therefore it is suitable for all regions of the Russian Federation, even the most northern with a short and cold summer.

Gardeners reviews

Those who at least once tried to grow a variety of pepper Prince Igor will forever fall in love with him. Subject to all agricultural standards, a high yield is always guaranteed. The excellent taste and large-fruity variety is simply amazing. The variety is perfect for growing in Siberia and the Far North. It is good to endure the lack of light and heat while not losing taste or fertility.