The Zolotoe Chudo pepper (descriptions can be found in specialized agricultural reference books) was developed by American breeders. It is intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open fields. It is eaten fresh, added to various dishes, and preserved for the winter. It grows well throughout Russia, and is grown not only in private gardens but also on an industrial scale.
Briefly about the plant and its fruits
Characteristics and description of the Golden Miracle variety:
- After sowing the seeds in the ground, a full-fledged pepper harvest ripens in 100-130 days.
- Golden Miracle bushes reach a height of 70 cm, but most stems grow to 55-60 cm. The plant's leaves are quite large, colored in dark shades of green.
- The fruit has walls that range in thickness from 6 to 8 mm. The shape of the fruit is approximately an elongated cube, divided into several lobes.
- The pepper weighs between 0.15 and 0.25 kg. The pulp contains juice. Ripe peppers are bright shades of yellow. The fruit is sweet.
Reviews from farmers growing Zolotoe Chudo indicate that the variety yields up to 3-5 kg per square meter of garden bed. Gardeners note the pepper's resilience to various climatic conditions. The plant is immune to fusarium wilt and other fungal diseases.
The Golden Miracle adapts quite easily to sudden temperature fluctuations. Gardeners note that the pepper bears fruit for a long period, while maintaining high marketability and flavor. The plant is quite undemanding, but when growing it, it is recommended to follow all specialist guidelines. A distinctive feature of the Golden Miracle is its 100% seed germination.
Peppers can be stored for a long time and withstand transportation well. Some gardeners report that seedlings can die when using certain mineral fertilizers. They note that young plants have died when complex fertilizers are added to the soil. Experienced gardeners recommend growing Golden Miracle using organic mixtures (chicken manure, manure, compost, peat).
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If the gardener decides to use mineral fertilizers, then it is necessary to find out the exact dosage of the mixture.
In Russia, the Golden Miracle grows in open ground in southern regions. In the central and northern regions, it is recommended to grow peppers in plastic greenhouses and hotbeds.
Growing on your own
The variety is grown by direct sowing of seeds in greenhouse soil or propagated from seedlings. In northern regions, seeding begins in mid-February. If the farmer lives in southern Russia, this period extends to early March.
The planting material must first be disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or special preparations, and then germinated. The seeds are treated with stimulants, soaked in water, placed on a cotton cloth, and covered with gauze. Once the seeds develop roots, they can be planted in beds in a greenhouse. Peppers grow well in soil previously occupied by legumes, onions, and carrots. The harvest will decrease by 40% if the gardener sows seeds in soil where potatoes, tomatoes, or eggplants were grown.
The seedlings are grown in trays filled with fertile soil. The first shoots appear after 5 days. The room containing the seedling trays should be maintained at a temperature of 20°C. Water the seedlings once a week using warm water. Fertilize the young plants with fresh organic fertilizer.
Before planting in permanent soil, it is recommended to harden off the plants for a week. Seedlings are planted in beds measuring 0.5 x 0.35 m. If peppers are grown outdoors, the beds should be well-lit. This area should be protected from wind and drafts.
You can increase the yield by planting the plants in loamy soil fertilized with manure, rotted wood shavings, and peat. Although Golden Miracle can withstand extreme temperature fluctuations, it's best to cover the bushes with plastic or a warm material for the first 10 days after planting the seedlings in the beds.
To ensure that the bushes take root well in the soil, it is recommended to plant them on a warm, cloudy day with an air temperature of at least +22 °C.
Caring for growing bushes
The Golden Miracle requires timely watering. Water it once a week using warm water that has been left to stand in the sun. Avoid allowing water to come into contact with the pepper's leaves, as this will cause severe sunburn. Water the bushes moderately. Water at sunrise in the early morning or at sunset in the evening.
To reduce the risk of fungi or bacteria living in the soil contaminating the plant's leaves, it is recommended to tie its branches to stakes to prevent them from falling to the ground. Weed regularly, twice every 14 days.
Fertilize the Golden Miracle with fresh organic fertilizers or carefully dosed complex mixtures three times during the plant's growing season. This is done first when the first two leaves appear on the seedlings. Fertilize again during flowering. Fertilize a third time when the first fruits appear. Garden pests are controlled with chemicals.
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A wonderful variety—delicious, juicy, perfect for salads and canned. I plant it every year, but lately I've been using it for top dressing. BioGrow - and does not get sick, and the yield increases.