Every farmer can grow delicious bell peppers in his garden, regardless of experience and special knowledge. In this case, the key point should be the choice of a vegetable variety that will not cause problems during the cultivation process and will delight you with a bountiful harvest. One of these unpretentious varieties is Atlant F1 pepper. Its red fruits have excellent taste, and the plant itself has excellent agrotechnical characteristics. You can learn more about this unique variety in the article below.
Description of the variety
Atlant sweet pepper bushes are medium-sized, semi-standard, slightly spreading . The leaves are small and in small quantities. Atlant is an early ripening variety .
From seedling germination to technical ripeness, 105-125 days pass. Until full biological ripeness – 125-145 days. The fruits of the variety have a cone-shaped shape. When palpated, they are dense, large, fleshy, juicy and crispy .
They have high taste qualities. They reach 105-165 grams in weight. The largest peppers can weigh up to 400 grams. The fruits are classified as 2-3 chambered. The thickness of the pulp varies from 4 to 6 mm. A ripe pepper reaches 7-8 cm in width and 14-15 cm in length.
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General characteristics of the variety
“Atlant” is an early ripening variety of pepper that begins to bear fruit 70-75 days after sowing. This is a record holder for early fruiting. The variety is considered a giant because its fruits reach a length of up to 22 cm. When ripe, the peppers acquire a bright red hue, although they can be harvested for technical ripening even if they are green.
The plant is distinguished by its small stem growth, which allows it to be grown without additional supports and garters.
It withstands Russian conditions well if you follow the rules of care: water it with warm water and fertilize it. You can plant seedlings in open ground, in a greenhouse or under a film awning (you can do it without an awning, that is, without a special arc). The plant grows best in the middle zone under lutrasil: it does not get steamed, does not get sunburn and bears fruit well. Advice! It is better to take a dark film. It attracts heat from the sun and heats itself up.
Atlas can become a “giant” only with proper care and regular feeding. Therefore, there is no need to blame the breeders if, if you neglect the vegetable, you do not get the desired harvest at the end of the year. It is better to correctly follow all the care tips below to get a healthy and growing plant.
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Advantages and disadvantages
In addition to versatility, responsiveness to the right cultivation conditions, and the benefits of mass cultivation, other advantages of the Atlant variety are noteworthy:
- unpretentiousness;
- tolerates adverse conditions well;
- ease of cultivation;
- resistance to major diseases and pests of bell pepper;
- the possibility of obtaining beautiful large fruits with good keeping quality.
Vegetable growers, especially beginners who have chosen the Atlant pepper variety for growing, need to take into account its disadvantages:
- the need for constant fertilizing, without which the plants do not produce the declared abundant harvest;
- possible technical difficulties when equipping greenhouses and beds related to the creation of light and thermal conditions for pepper.
Seed preparation
are soaked in water for 2-3 hours . After complete swelling, they are transferred to a mixture of potassium permanganate. It should not be very strong, otherwise the planting seeds may die. The ideal consistency is a light pink shade.
After the procedure, planting seeds should be thoroughly washed with running water . Next, they are transferred to water with a chemical growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. It is advisable to leave them in this solution overnight.
“Epin-extra”, “Zircon” or “Heteroauxin” are perfect. 0.5 ml of solution is diluted in 2 liters of water . After this, the seeds have a longer shelf life. Germination period: 5-7 years. After the growth stimulation procedure, the seeds are washed in water.
Pepper Atlant cultivation
The Atlant variety is grown using seedlings. Seeds are sown 3 months before planting in a permanent place of growth. After planting the seedlings, ripe fruits appear after 45 - 50 days. The soil for seedlings is prepared as follows: take sand, humus, and soil in equal proportions and make a mixture. Experienced vegetable growers recommend adding 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chalk for every 5 kg of soil.
For disinfection purposes, the soil is treated with a saturated solution of potassium permanganate at high temperature. This procedure enriches the earth with potassium. Atlant pepper seeds are sown only after the soil has cooled.
Pepper Atlant video
The seeds are also thoroughly treated with the same solution of potassium permanganate. You can use a special drug “Fitosporin”. The seeds are soaked in the solution for half an hour, after which they are dried.
Sow Atlant pepper seeds to a depth of no more than 0.5 cm. And sprinkle a little soil on top. Cover the top of the container with glass or film. A couple of holes are made in the film to allow oxygen to reach the seeds. Place it in a warm place, perhaps next to a heating radiator. At this time, watering is excluded. After the seedlings appear, the covering is removed.
When a pair or three leaves appear, pick them in separate pots. At this time, sufficient lighting and regular watering are important for seedlings.
Important! It is necessary to monitor soil moisture. Peppers do not tolerate lack of moisture well. There is no need to apply fertilizer during this period.
Top dressing of Atlant pepper
Before planting peppers in a permanent place of growth, humus and lime are added to the ground, calculating: a bucket of humus and up to 1.5 kg of lime per 1 m2. It is preferable to plant the crop in a narrow bed. In this case, if the need arises (for example, prolonged rains), it is easy to make a shelter.
Pepper is responsive to fertilizing. Prefers phosphate and potassium fertilizers. They make the first feeding at the beginning of flower formation, the next feeding is carried out 20 days later, strictly according to the instructions.
In addition to purchased fertilizers, you can use organic matter. For example, wood ash. To do this, prepare a solution at the rate of half a kg per 10 liters.
Preparing the container and soil
This variety of pepper is grown through seedlings. The most common way to obtain medium-sized bushes is to sow seeds in cassettes . Seeds are sown in the first ten days of February .
INFORMATION! To plant seeds, you should prepare special containers with drainage holes at the bottom. Drainage helps the root system of seedlings not to rot. It is best to use pebbles, expanded clay or brick broken into small fragments .
Special purchased soil for vegetable crops, peppers or flower plants is used as soil. You can also prepare the soil yourself. To do this, the soil is mixed with sand and humus. You can add a glass of ash to this mixture.
This will increase the germination of plants. Be careful when pouring soil into containers. You cannot press the soil . It is important that the soil remains loose and light. Otherwise, the seeds will not sprout.
Comparison with other varieties
In terms of its qualities, Atlant is similar to many mid-season varieties and hybrids of pepper. The following varieties of crops are very popular among gardeners:
- Athlete F1;
- Antey;
- Gift of Moldova;
- Flight;
- Bogatyr.
The shape of peppers can be cone-shaped or truncated-pyramidal. The harvest begins 120-140 days after emergence. Mid-season varieties have fragrant, long-bearing fruits.
Planting and caring for Atlant peppers is simple. Adhering to the above recommendations, the gardener can easily grow a crop with tasty, aromatic, healthy fruits in his garden.
Planting seeds
Before planting, the soil is moistened with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
The distance from the soil surface to the edges of the pot should be more than 2 cm.
In each container, small depressions - holes - are created with a pencil or stick.
They should not be deeper than 1-1.5 cm. If the seeds are sown at a deeper distance, they will not be able to grow and will rot in the ground.
It is advisable to create grooves at a distance of 4-8 cm from each other.
Dry seeds should not be placed in the holes. They must first be soaked.
They are carefully sprinkled with soil and watered with room water from a spray bottle. Do not allow a direct stream of water, as the seeds can be washed away with a large stream.
Agricultural technology for growing the variety
Atlant is considered a varietal variety, so growing it on the site is not so difficult. It is enough just to adhere to the main requirements and recommendations of experienced gardeners.
Seed preparation
The first step is to select the seed material: keep the best ones, throw away the bad ones. Then place the grains in a saline solution (1 teaspoon per 0.5 water). Keep them in it for about 15 minutes, the ones suitable for sowing will remain at the bottom, and the bad ones will float to the surface. Place the seed in plain water for a couple of hours.
As soon as the grains swell, transfer them to a weak solution of light pink potassium permanganate for 15 minutes. Rinse them under cold water, transfer them to water with a growth stimulator. It is better to leave the grains in it for 12 hours. Gardeners recommend Zircon or Epin-extra. Dilute the solution according to the instructions. Thanks to this procedure, the storage period of the seed increases.
Germination of Atlant variety seeds is 5 years.
Preparing soil and containers
Pepper grows and develops well if the seeds of the plant were not planted in open ground, but were grown using seedlings. To plant planting material, it is better to use simple plastic cups or a large wooden box. The grains are sown in early February.
To plant seedlings, prepare containers with drainage holes. The drainage layer prevents root rotting and also helps remove excess moisture. Use expanded clay, pebbles or small bricks as materials.
As for the soil mixture, it is better to use soil for peppers or houseplants. You can do it yourself; to do this, mix humus and river sand, add ash to the substrate, its presence will significantly increase the germination of sprouts.
Pour the soil into the cassettes very carefully, do not press the soil under any circumstances. It should remain loose. Otherwise, the grains will not sprout.
Planting seedlings, timing
The sooner you plant the seedlings, the better. The deadline is the last week of March, but this only applies to those regions where the warmth comes late. If you will grow peppers in the southern regions of the country, then plant the seeds for seedlings as early as February.
Before planting directly, spray the prepared soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. The distance from the soil surface to the edges of the container should be more than 20 mm.
In each container, using a pencil or stick, make small indentations - grooves about 10-15 mm deep. If the seed is sown deeper, it may not sprout. Make the furrows at a distance of 6 cm from each other; do not place dry planting material in the holes. Soak them in advance.
Carefully place the grains into the furrows and spray with room temperature water from a special sprayer. Do not allow too much water flow, otherwise you will wash away the seeds.
Growing seedlings
Cover the seedlings with film, you can use glass. It is necessary that the covering material safely transmits light. Pepper also loves heat, so place the seedlings in a warm and well-lit place. At first, support the plants near a radiator or heater.
Check the condition of the soil layer daily and do not allow it to dry out. Ventilate the sprouts a couple of times a week. As soon as the peppers begin to hatch, transfer the containers to the windowsill.
The main thing is to monitor the amount of sunlight, it should be enough, if there is not enough light, then add artificial lighting. Do not allow the sprouts to freeze near a cold window; normal temperatures vary between +24...+28 degrees Celsius. At night its indicator should be +21…+25 degrees.
Planting in greenhouses and open ground
The time for planting seedlings depends on the scope of its use. For example, if in the future you plan to send peppers for canning, then the sprouts should be planted at the age of 25-45 days. During replanting, there is no need to damage the roots. When removed from the container, they should not tear or crumble.
The Atlant variety is considered a perennial crop, so it can be planted directly in a greenhouse. In warm areas, plants are recommended to be grown in open soil for about 5 years. Years later, the bush is moved to a greenhouse.
The planting scheme depends on the irrigation method. With rain irrigation method: 0.6*0.25 m, with drip irrigation: 0.8+0.5*0.2 m. For this plant variety, a thicker scheme is recommended.
Approximately 62-76 thousand plants can be planted on 1 hectare of land.
Before planting seedlings, check the weather forecast; there is no need to plant them before frosts, prolonged rainfall and hail. After planting, cover the sprouts with film to prevent the plants from freezing.
Atlas has a unique property: if you plant it in a greenhouse at the beginning of March, you will get a harvest twice a season. The second time the fruiting is much more abundant than the first.
Watering and fertilizing
During the growing season, the bush is fed twice. Use a nitrogen mixture. Dilute manure in 10 liters of water, do not allow the product to come into direct contact with the roots. He burns them. Before the formation of buds, feed the bush with phosphorus-potassium mixtures. “Autumn” brings excellent results; potassium and phosphates occupy a large part of it.
Use water for irrigation only at room temperature. Otherwise, the plant stops growing and gets sick. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. Peppers of this variety love water; it should be added three times a week. During drought, water daily.
Treatment of shoots
Atlant does not need to treat shoots. He needs a garter. Although the plant is not very tall, the pepper still needs support. Build it from branches, not thick boards. The stem is tied to them, the stakes help the crop not to break in gusty winds.
Growing seedlings
The seedlings are covered with film or glass . It is important that the material transmits light. Peppers of this variety love heat . He needs to be provided with a warm, well-lit place without drafts.
You can place containers next to the battery or heating devices. The soil must be checked daily. The soil should not be allowed to dry out. The seedlings are ventilated 2-3 times a week. The first shoots appear within a week. After small sprouts have hatched, the containers are moved to the windowsill.
It is important that the seedlings receive sunlight. Pepper of this variety is a light-loving plant. But seedlings should not be allowed to freeze near a cold window. The optimal temperature can vary from 24 to 28°C during the day. At night – from 21 to 25°C.
Care
Weeds are regularly destroyed to reduce the risk of disease/pest spread and avoid soil depletion. Throughout the season, 3-4 row-spacings are performed to ensure optimal aeration.
The plants do not hill up because they do not form additional roots.
Feeding
Atlas pepper is a powerful large-fruited plant. It quickly depletes the soil, so it needs fertilizer. The best effect is provided by liquid fertilizers. To prepare the mother liquor, mix mullein (1 bucket), ash (2 handfuls) and water (10 buckets). Before use, it is diluted in a ratio of 1:3. The solution is used weekly as an alternative to one of the waterings, moistening the soil to a depth of 25 cm. Weakened seedlings are watered with the nutrient mixture more often - once every 3 days.
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Many gardeners believe that the same type of fertilizing does not provide the desired result - at different periods of their life, plants need certain substances. Based on this, you can organize step-by-step feeding:
- 2 weeks after transplantation (fertilizer consumption rate - 1 liter per bush) - granulated bird droppings dissolved in water (1 to 20);
- during flowering (consumption - 1 liter per bush) - a mixture infused for 10 days, consisting of 5-6 kg of chopped herbs (coltsfoot, plantain, dandelion, nettle, woodlice), a bucket of mullein, 10 tbsp. . ash and water (10 buckets);
- with active fruit growth (consumption - 2 liters per bush) - a mixture infused for a week, consisting of mullein (5 liters), nitrophoska (250 g), water (10 buckets);
- 10 days after the third feeding (consumption - 5 l/sq.m) - an infusion consisting of mullein (10 l), urea (1 tbsp.) and bird droppings (0.5 buckets).
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Watering
Atlas does not tolerate drought or stagnant moisture. Watering should be regular, this is especially important at the initial stage of the growing season. They are carried out 3-4 times a week, in the morning or evening (the exception is cloudy weather, when such a restriction is not required). In case of frequent rains or severe drought, the regime is adjusted. The consumption rate after transplanting into the ground is 0.5-1 l. When the plants grow up, it is increased to 2-3 liters.
Watering is carried out so that water does not fall on the leaves. Its temperature should be +25...+30 degrees - cold liquid slows down plant growth. When the color of the pepper begins to change from green to red, reduce the frequency of watering.
Garter
Atlas needs a garter - this measure allows you to avoid bending the stem. Pointed pegs about 1.5 m long are buried in the ground at the beginning and end of the bed. A string is pulled between them. Pieces of twine are tied to it and the stems are carefully fixed with them. You can also tie it to individual pegs.
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Treatment against diseases and pests
Despite the fact that the variety is considered disease-resistant, 10 days after transplanting into open ground it is recommended to carry out preventive treatment:
- Aktara will protect from pests - 1.4 g/1 l;
- Fitosporin-M will protect you from diseases - 3 tsp/1 bucket.
Transplanting into a greenhouse
The age of the seedlings should depend on the purpose of use. If you plan to send the pepper for processing, then you can plant 24-46-day-old seedlings. Age is determined by new leaves. When replanting, damage to the root system must not be allowed.
When removed from the container, the roots should not tear or crumble from soil residues.
The variety is a perennial . Young plants can be planted directly into the greenhouse.
In the southern regions, it is recommended to grow bushes in open ground for the first 5-6 years.
After 6 years of age, they are transplanted into greenhouses. The scheme for planting seedlings should depend on the method of watering. When watered by rain: 60x25 cm. When watered by drip irrigation: 85+50x20 cm. But for peppers of this variety, thickened planting is recommended .
65,000-75,000 bushes are usually planted per 1 hectare. Before landing, you need to check the weather forecast. Do not plant the plant before frost, hail or heavy rains . After planting, the bushes are covered with film to prevent frostbite.
Important! Atlant pepper has an amazing property. If you plant seedlings in greenhouses in early spring, you can harvest twice. The second time the fruiting of the bushes is more generous than the first. From 1 sq. meter you can collect up to 5 kg of fruit.
Advantages of the variety
The main advantages of Atlant pepper include:
- good yield;
- large fruit;
- the hybrid is classified as thick-walled;
- versatility of purpose for ripe fruits;
- the possibility of using fruits at the stage of technical ripeness, when the color of the peppers has changed from green to light green;
- the possibility of growing Atlant pepper in open and closed ground in almost all Russian regions;
- resistance to most diseases;
- good taste of Atlant peppers and presentation of ripe fruits;
- The harvested crop tolerates transportation well over different distances and has good shelf life.
There are practically no disadvantages noted in this variety. But it should be recalled that seed material is not collected from hybrid vegetables, so seeds for cultivation must be purchased annually.
Treatment of shoots
Pepper of this variety does not require shoot pruning .
He needs a garter. Despite the average growth, the bushes can grow upward greatly.
Therefore, they need good support. You can create such a support from tree branches or thin boards.
The plant stem itself is tied to them. The supports help the pepper not to break in strong winds.
Reviews of the Atlant F1 hybrid
Yana, Kursk:
I bought a bag of seeds “to try” - I liked the picture, and the description was interesting. I sowed the seeds for seedlings - not all of them sprouted, about 80%. The bushes have grown to medium height, but powerful. The pepper pleased me with its yield and taste - it is dense, sweet, juicy. The only upset was that I would have to buy seeds again - since this is a hybrid, there is no point in collecting planting material.
Evgeniy, Tula:
I purchased the hybrid out of interest - I had previously grown a variety with a similar name and decided to compare. I didn't notice any major differences. The plants are actually similar, only the shape of the fruits and their size are slightly different - the hybrid, according to my observations, is larger and sweeter.
Diseases and pests
Atlant pepper does not get sick and is not attacked by insects . For prevention, you can use chemicals. They spray the bushes. But chemicals should not be allowed to come into contact with the fruits of the plant. Otherwise they will become unusable.
The fruits of Atlant pepper have a universal purpose. They have an excellent presentation. The pepper tastes very sweet , which is why we love it among professional gardeners.
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Main characteristics
Bell pepper Antlant is distinguished by its large fruit.
It should be noted that regardless of whether vegetable growers purchased a variety or a hybrid with this name, any Atlas will have large fruits. The fruits of the hybrid are oblong, while those of the varietal plant are cubic. The length of the hybrid fruit can be up to 25 cm, and the weight varies from 210 to 400 g. In the upper part, the diameter of a ripe pepper is about 7 cm. The walls are thickened, their thickness is about 6 cm, which can characterize Atlas as a thick-walled pepper.
Photos of unripe Atlant F1 peppers
The fruits have clearly visible ribbing, the skin is thin, smooth, with a characteristic glossy sheen. During the ripening process, the color of the fruit is soft light green; after full ripening, the peppers become bright red. Inside the fruit there are from 2 to 4 chambers with a large amount of seed material.
The seeds of a hybrid variety should not be used for further planting,
since the grown plants will not have positive parental characteristics, and vegetable growers usually collect seed material from varietal pepper Atlant and subsequently successfully grow a new crop.
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The taste of the fruits of this variety is excellent, sweet, with a pleasant aroma. The pulp is slightly compacted and juicy. The fruits of Atlant pepper are high in ascorbic acid, as well as other vitamins and minerals.
The collected fruits tolerate transportation well at any distance and can be stored fresh for a long time in the refrigerator.
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The harvest of this bell pepper has a universal purpose - it can be used for preparing salads and appetizers, hot dishes, and canning. Lecho made from the fruits of the Atlant pepper is especially tasty. Also, ripe peppers can be frozen for the winter; after defrosting, they do not lose their taste and aroma.
