The name Medusa was given to this variety because its appearance resembles Medusa – a woman from Greek mythology who had snakes instead of curly hair on her head. This ornamental variety can grow up to 20 cm in height. Unlike other varieties, Medusa also has green, but smaller leaves that are pointed at the apex of the blade. The flowers are white. The fruits can grow up to 5 cm long and are characterized by a mild twist and an upward growth (resembling snakes). The fruits come in various colors. When immature, they are dirty white. They later turn yellow, orange, and finally red. The beauty of this variety is that fruits of all colors are always present on the plant. One plant can yield about 40-50 fruits. In taste, they resemble sweet peppers and have almost no heat. Therefore, they are often used as a substitute for sweet peppers in the kitchen.
Growing Conditions
Sowing time: mid to late February
Light requirements: plant seedlings in a well-lit area. Requires 6 hours of sunlight exposure daily.
Optimal sowing temperature: 20-25 °C
Germination time: 7-12 days
Planting: seedlings are transplanted directly into the soil or large pots when the soil temperature is >15.5 °C and air temperature is >20 °C, in our climate towards the end of May.
Temperatures after transplantation: optimal daytime air temperature is 25 °C, nighttime temperature should be around 15 °C.
Pot size required: if planting in pots, use containers with a minimum capacity of 5 liters.
Spacing within the row: space plants 35-40 cm apart within the row
Spacing between rows: space rows 50-60 cm apart due to bushy growth.
Watering: in the field, watering depends on rainfall; during dry periods, water at least once a week. Water potted peppers as needed, if the substrate at the root level is dry. Water exclusively at the base of the plant, avoiding spraying the leaves. Do not overwater!
Fertilization: from transplanting to flowering, apply foliar fertilizer (spraying over the leaves) once a week with a formulation of 19:6:20, and during flowering until the end of harvest, use a formulation of 15:5:30.
