Pepper Lamb Horn

Those who like it more sharply will like the Sheep Horn pepper. Intense color, palatability and versatility. Experienced gardeners do not necessarily get acquainted with our article, although it will not be superfluous, but those who are not yet familiar with these varieties will be interested to know the description and characteristics of the pepper.

Pepper Lamb Horn: description and characteristics of the variety

Hot pepper Lamb horn: photo of the variety

Like any variety, Lamb's horn pepper has its own characteristics, we list them:

• The hot pepper variety Sheep Horn is not quite suitable for growing in the climate of the North-West or Ural Territory, since it is medium-late and in these regions it simply does not have time to fully ripen before the onset of cold weather.
• Gives high yields, one plant can bear up to 60 units of fruit.
• It takes root well and grows in soil and greenhouses.
• The roots are small, reaching a height of 50-60 cm.
• The growth and development of pepper lasts 130-145 days
• The fruits are shaped like an elongated triangle and are slightly wrinkled.
• The weight of one fruit varies from 25 to 35 grams, and the length reaches a maximum of 35 cm, with a further increase in growth, the fruit begins to turn into a spiral.
• Bitter pepper Lamb's horn best of all perceives loose, well-moistened and fertilized soil, sufficient light supply and good air exchange are also important.
• Pepper variety Ram's horn can drastically reduce development or die with excess and stagnant moisture, drop in temperature.
• The fruits are fragrant with a pleasant aroma and have a pronounced pungency.

Seedlings of hot pepper Lamb horn

Bitter pepper Sheep horn: video about cultivating the variety

When choosing a variety of Lamb's Horn pepper for your plantings and starting to grow seedlings, take into account the following points:

• Given the peculiarities of the root system of the variety, give preference to peat pots for sowing seeds, then when the seedlings are moved into the ground, they will not be damaged. Sowing is performed 60-70 days before transplanting into the ground.
• Sprouted pepper seeds Ram's horn needs good lighting up to 16 hours a day, fluorescent lamps will help you with this.
• Before the first sprouts appear, the ram's horn pepper seeds need a temperature of at least 23 degrees, but not higher than 25. As soon as the first sprouts hatch, maintain the temperature at 15-18 degrees. If these recommendations are followed, the growth of peppers will be slow, but this will allow the seedlings to gain strength.
• Feed the seedlings once a week. Do not be afraid that this frequency is not enough, with an excess of fertilizer, the bushes will begin to grow, but this will make them weaker.
• Moisten the soil regularly, pour water carefully so as not to harm the young plant.

Growing pepper ram horn

Transplanting seedlings into the ground is carried out when the shoots reach 10-15 cm. Choosing a greenhouse for growing, you will get a larger crop, and the plants themselves will be stronger. Give preference to loamy soils with good air exchange. Peppers of the Lamb's Horn variety well perceive the soil after cabbage and cucumbers, but do not plant this variety next to sweet peppers, it will spoil the taste of the fruit.

Disembark according to the 60 by 30 scheme.

Bitter pepper Lamb's horn perfectly saves time in terms of feeding, during the growing season it is enough to soak the soil once with a slow-acting fertilizer. Be sure to keep an eye on soil moisture, the variety loves to be water. For watering, use a watering can and moisten the plant at the root. Fruiting lasts from July to late September.

Hot peppers Lamb's horn has fewer fans than sweet peppers, but this does not diminish its popularity.With its taste, it adorns marinades and preserves. Although Lamb's Horn pepper is very picky in the process of its development, as a result, its fruits will not only delight you with their beauty and taste, but also enrich the body with vitamins.