Pepper Balconi (mini) F1 plants - Capsicum annuum
Pepper Balconi (mini) F1 plants - Capsicum annuum
Pepper Balconi (mini) F1 plants - Capsicum annuum
Pepper Balconi (mini) F1 plants - Capsicum annuum
Capsicum annuum Balconi (mini) F1
Bell pepper
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Description
The Balconi F1 pepper is a variety of small but productive and disease-resistant development, ideal for growing in pots on the terrace, balcony or vegetable patch. It produces mini horn-shaped fruits, which turn red when ripe and are harvested when they reach about ten centimetres. With a sweet and mild flavour, they can be eaten as an appetiser or cooked in all your summer dishes: skewered, grilled in the oven and marinated in oil with garlic, on planchas, in ratatouille... After frost, the young Pepper plants are planted from April to June for a harvest from July to October.
Peppers and Chilies come from the same plant! They result from successive selections that have led to the Pepper, with its mild flavour, and the Chili, with its spicy taste. The strength of Chilies is measured on the Scoville scale, ranging from 0 to 10 (0 corresponding to the Pepper). They were introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus and quickly spread throughout the world. Apart from a few varieties, Peppers and Chilies are annual plants grown in our climate.
They belong to the Solanaceae family and are divided into five main species: Capsicum annuum (the most common), Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens, and Capsicum pubescens.
The fruits, initially green, will take on their final colour as they ripen: red, yellow, brown, orange, and purple... Their shape varies: square, elongated, semi-long...
Peppers and Chilies are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, including capsaicin, responsible for these fruits' burning flavour.
In terms of cuisine, Peppers and Chilies are present in many cuisines around the world and can be prepared in multiple ways. Peppers can be eaten raw or cooked, stuffed, marinated, grilled, in salads, or ratatouilles, while fresh or dried chillies add spice and heat to dishes depending on their strength.
These fruit vegetables are greedy plants, requiring vibrant soil and enjoying full sun exposure.
Harvesting: Harvesting takes place from August to October (or as early as July for some varieties) by cutting the peduncle with pruning shears or a knife.
Storage: Peppers and Chilies can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be frozen, preserved in water or oil, or dried.
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Planting and care
Growing Bell Peppers and Chili Peppers requires warmth. Planting is done in spring, in March-April.
In open ground: Planting in open ground is done when the soil is sufficiently warm and the risk of frost has passed, around mid-May. Choose a very sunny exposure and a sheltered location. Bell Peppers and Chili Peppers appreciate very rich, light, and well-drained soil. In the previous autumn, add well-rotted compost.
Space the plants 50 cm (20in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), and add well-rotted compost to the bottom of the planting hole. Place your plant with the graft point at ground level and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water.
Install a removable tunnel to gain a few degrees at the beginning of cultivation, especially in cooler regions. Weed and gently hoe as the roots are shallow. Then, apply a mulch.
In a pot: Choose a pot at least 30 cm (12in) deep in pots. Place a layer of gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil and well-rotted compost. Place the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water. Place the pot in the sun. Regularly add compost.
Install supports. Water regularly at the base of the plants.
It is advisable to pinch the Chili Pepper and Bell Pepper plants, especially in cooler regions. When the plants have 10 to 15 fruits, cut the ends of the stems one leaf above the last fruit.
In the vegetable garden, plant flowers nearby that will attract pollinating insects. In terms of rotation, wait 3 years before cultivating these Solanaceae again.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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