Pepper can be found quite often in our garden plots. Today there are already a large number of both varieties and hybrids and choose the most suitable varieties from them bell pepper quite problematic. In this article we will look at the most popular and preferred types of this vegetable crop.
Sweet bell pepper has a fairly wide range of flavor characteristics, which has allowed it to win its place on the table of people with different gastronomic preferences.
There are early, mid and late ripening species of this plant and among each species there are the most popular varieties.
Early ripening species
Recognized early-ripening varieties of bell pepper include:
- The apricot favorite is a low bush - about 50 cm. The fruits are not very large, weighing up to 100-120 g, and have a cone shape. Feature– consistently high yield;
- Tusk - forms the tallest bushes (up to 160 cm). Forms fruits of an elongated or cylindrical shape, red in color and weighing about 150 g. The walls are 8 mm thick. There is a very sweet taste and aromatic pulp;
- Big Daddy is a compact bush. It produces thick-walled, cylindrical fruits, the weight of which reaches 100 g. Their color is brown-red. Characterized by high resistance to various kinds of diseases. Gives a stable harvest;
- The orange miracle is a tall bush - it can reach up to 100 cm. Quite massive fruits are formed on the bush, cube-shaped and intensely orange in color. Weight – 200-300 g. Walls 6-7 mm thick. The taste is intensely sweet;
- Bugai is considered the earliest ripening variety. The bush is tall, reaches 60 cm. The fruits are bright yellow in color, massive (up to 500 g) and thick-walled (about 1 cm). The taste is ordinary;
- Health is also one of the earliest maturing species. The bush is tall. About 15 fruits are formed on one bush. They are long and cone-shaped, weighing about 40 g with walls 3-5 mm thick. Gives a stable harvest;
- Kolobok is a low bush, its height does not exceed 40 cm. It produces thick-walled and spherical fruits weighing about 100-150 g. Suitable for stuffing and canning;
- Thick Baron - forms a spherical bush, the height of which can reach 50-60 cm. On average, 8-9 bright red cube-shaped fruits are formed on the bush and weigh about 300 g. They are very sweet. The thickness of the walls is about 1 cm. It is advisable to sow seeds for seedlings in the first half of March, in which case they will have time to germinate into seedlings by the beginning of June;
- Tenderness - forms tall bushes. The fruits are cone-shaped, sweet and juicy, with a rather thin skin and a characteristic blunt tip. They are quite large and red in color. They are grown mainly in greenhouses;
- Poplar is a very productive species. Grown in open ground. Produces small cone-shaped fruits and bright red. Great for lecho and stuffing;
Mid-season species
Mid-season varieties of bell peppers that are recognized as the best include:
- Gift from Moldova – very different high level adaptability to any weather conditions, as well as to the degree of soil fertility. The Gift of Moldova has proven itself in the most different regions. The plant bush can grow up to 60 cm in height (no garter is needed). The fruits are bright red and cone-shaped. Their weight is, on average, 85 g. The walls are usually 7 mm thick. Characterized by high yields and high resistance to Verticillium wilt;
- Lumina is a bush of medium height (60 cm). The fruits weigh 100-110 g. They are cone-shaped and bright red in color. The pulp is very aromatic. Equally well suited for growing both indoors (greenhouses, greenhouses) and in open ground. Resistance to a number of diseases is noted. Well stored and transported;
- Poltavsky - bushes are very tall - 70 cm. The fruits are drooping, cone-shaped and dark red in color. Fruiting is long lasting. Belongs to the cold-resistant subspecies. Resistance to blossom end rot, plant blight, and verticillium wilt has been described;
- California miracle– the fruits are cube-shaped and bright red or deep red yellow. Their weight is about 130-170 g, and the walls are 7 mm thick. Inherently resistant to Verticillium wilt;
- Agapovsky - forms compact bushes with a large number of leaves. The fruits are usually cube-shaped. Their average weight is about 130 g, and the walls grow to a thickness of 7.5-8 mm. High degree resistance to diseases. It is grown mainly in protected soil;
- Atlas - the plant looks like tall bushes. Forms large red fruits. Their length is 18-20 cm, with a wall thickness of 8 to 10 mm;
- Ox's ear is a tall bush. The color of the fruit is red. They are elongated and large, weighing 200 g each. Walls thickness from 6 to 8 mm. Good transportability has been described for the fruits.
Late-ripening species
The best varieties of late-ripening bell peppers include:
- Bell - produces quite juicy and tasty fruits. High resistance to low temperatures. Does not require abundant watering;
- Lisa - produces large and juicy fruits. Fruiting continues until early autumn;
- Korenovsky - characterized by large, massive fruits, very aromatic and piquant in taste. There is a high threshold of resistance to many diseases. Does not require much attention during growth;
- Maxim - large and very juicy, as well as aromatic fruits are formed on the bush. Requires minimal care.
The above are the most common types and this is far from full list all varieties that are preferable for cultivation, both indoors and outdoors.
Varieties for different climates
When selecting any variety, one should take into account its growing conditions. They must be observed, because this is one of the main prerequisites for the seeds to become excellent seedlings for further planting in open ground.
Let's look at the varieties of sweet pepper that are optimally suited for cultivation in the Moscow region. Early ripening varieties that will grow and bear fruit well in the Moscow region include: Orange Miracle, Rhapsody, Semko, Fidelio, Pinocchio, Winnie the Pooh, Funtik, Atlantic, Agapovsky, Eroshka and Chardazh. All these varieties in a given natural and climatic zone will produce excellent harvests, and will not require any additional care beyond what is necessary.
Subspecies of medium ripening, suitable for cultivation in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region, include: Gift of Moldova, Golden Rain and Volzhanin. In terms of yield, they are significantly inferior to early-ripening species (about 6 kg per m2) and produce fruits of average weight (from 70 to 100 g).
However, these species are not at all suitable for cultivation in more severe conditions. climatic zones, for example in Siberia or the Urals. Despite the rather difficult climate in these areas, it is possible to grow even such a plant, which is quite unusual for these latitudes. But here you will need to put in much more effort to care for this plant. It is much more difficult to obtain seedlings from seeds; it will need to be additionally covered during cold periods, etc.
Types of early ripening sweet peppers that are good to grow in Siberia include the following types: Kolobok and Topolin. Both have weak growth properties and produce relatively large fruits.
Mid-season species suitable for these climatic conditions include: Lastochka, Firstborn of Siberia, Gift of Moldova, Victoria.
In the Urals, the following varieties of early ripening peppers will grow well: Montero, Edino, Selvia, Dobrynya Nikitich, Pertsev, Buratino, Kudesnik, Bulgarian, Sonata, Kubyshka Barguzin and Latino.
For mid-season varieties suitable for similar climatic conditions, include: Alyosha Popovich, Aries, Player, Vityaz Agapovsky, Zorka, .
Pepper diseases and pests
This plant is most susceptible to the following diseases:
- wilt or verticillium is a fungal pathogen that lives in the soil and roots. Depending on their type, mushrooms provoke brown, dwarf and green forms of the disease. The fight against this disease involves the complete destruction of the infected plant at the end of the season;
- phytoplasmosis or stolbur - manifested by damage (twisting) of leaves. The fruits become tasteless and small. The main control measure is chemical spraying.
The most dangerous pests for peppers are aphids. spider mite, naked slugs and the Colorado potato beetle. They are combated by spraying the plant with pesticides.
Timely prevention and control of pests and diseases is the key to a healthy bush and a good harvest.
When selecting varieties for breeding on your site, you need to be guided by the main indicators of the best subspecies. Thanks to this, you can deservedly expect a bountiful and high-quality harvest.
Video “Variety of bell pepper varieties”
This video will introduce you to some varieties of this vegetable crop.
The largest varieties of sweet peppers are very popular among many summer residents and gardeners. Giant fruits not only have good shelf life and transportation, but also have excellent taste, allowing them to be used both for salads and for preparations.
How to grow big peppers
There are amateur gardeners who can grow big harvest large red peppers from the most common varieties of the crop. But there are situations when the seeds of large-fruited sweet pepper varieties give unsatisfactory results. In order to get the giant fruits of this crop, you need to take into account the basic requirements.
Choose the right crop variety. It is necessary to take into account climatic features region in which the largest variety is expected to be planted. In addition, it is worth paying attention to hybrids of sweet pepper varieties, which produce very large fruits.
Pepper is a heat-loving crop, so plant it in middle lane Only needed in closed ground. The same requirements apply to lighting. If the days in the growing region are short, then it is worth organizing good lighting.
Some varieties bred specifically for open ground, feel good in any soil. Therefore, before planting large varieties of peppers for open ground on your site, study all the recommendations experienced gardeners. Selection does not stand still and therefore every year many new varieties appear that are capable of producing a large harvest of large, sweet peppers in any conditions.
Compliance with all agricultural technology rules. We must not forget that the varieties of the largest red peppers love a lot of moisture. Therefore, if you water the beds with plenty of water once a week, you can get a good harvest even on the ground.
If the crop grows where the wind blows strong winds, then the ground must be covered with a film so that the wind does not dry out the soil. In addition, pepper loves loose, light soils, so the loosening process must be carried out after each watering.
It is worth constantly mulching the holes to prevent the rapid loss of moisture from the soil, and do not forget to constantly feed the best varieties of large-fruited sweet peppers. There are varietal crops that easily tolerate untimely watering and temperature changes. But if you prefer to plant hybrid varieties, then be careful, they react strongly to untimely watering and fertilizing.
If you take into account all the nuances and follow the rules of crop care, you can be sure that the harvest of large, red giant peppers will please you. But there are crops in which the weight of the fruit reaches 850 g, but it is worth noting that a fruit weighing 200 g is also considered quite large. If you want to get giant fruits, then let's look at the largest and earliest ripening varieties of sweet pepper.
Important! If you have no experience in growing sweet peppers, the largest-fruited ones, then it is better to read the relevant literature and consult with gardeners.
Greenhouse giants
This is a group of high-yielding hybrids that can produce large crops all season long. There is one thing for this important condition– these crops should only be planted in heated greenhouses. If a greenhouse or a simple greenhouse is equipped on the site, then it is better to give preference to early-ripening large-fruited varieties of sweet peppers.
Bourgeois F1
An early ripe hybrid, which, when technically ripe, has green color. Ripening occurs on the 115th day after planting the seedlings. Biological ripeness at 140 days, yellow fruits. This is a tall hybrid. If it is planted in a heated greenhouse, then the height of the bush can reach three meters, but in a simple greenhouse the growth is much reduced. The fruits themselves are very dense, smooth, heavy in the shape of a regular cube. The weight of one fruit reaches up to 250 g, the walls of the fruit are very tasty and fleshy. This culture has features:
- the bush can withstand heavy loads, up to 40 fruits;
- produces uniform shoots and stepsons;
- disease resistant;
- excellent taste quality;
- The fruit is very fragrant.
This culture requires special care, garters, and stepsons. Per 1m2, no more than 3 bushes are planted.
Boatswain
A large variety of sweet pepper, mid-early, with good yield. Already on the 120th day after germination, the first harvest can be harvested. Biological maturity occurs at 150 days. The bushes grow up to three meters in winter greenhouses; when planted in a greenhouse, they can reach up to one and a half meters. The bush itself has dense foliage - powerful, tall plant. This crop is demanding on planting density. In order for fruiting to be abundant and not interrupted throughout the season, you need to plant no more than three bushes per meter. The fruits are large, cube-shaped, with walls up to 8 mm thick. From one square meter you can get up to 19 kg of fruit. Features of the most large varieties pepper:
- bear fruit all season long;
- does not suffer from tobacco mosaic virus;
- great aroma and taste;
- not afraid of temperature changes.
The fruits of the large-fruited hybrid "Boatswain" become bright red when fully ripe. It has good shelf life and is resistant to transportation.
Grenadier F1
The hybrid has medium ripeness and high yield. Biological ripeness occurs on the 160th day. The bush grows up to two meters high, but it needs to be shaped, as it produces many stepsons. The planting density is three bushes per meter of land, this is the only way to get a high yield. The fruit is in the shape of a prism with a long spout, with a weight of up to 650 g. This large-fruited variety of sweet pepper has walls 1 cm thick. The variety has its advantages:
- good yield;
- perfectly transportable;
- well stored;
- begins to bloom early;
- fruits with excellent taste and aroma.
Now it’s worth considering large varieties of pepper for open ground and universal cultivation.
Growing peppers in open ground
There are varieties that are bred specifically for open ground, but they can be grown both in a greenhouse and in a greenhouse. There are a lot of early varieties of pepper with large fruits that can be grown in open ground. Experts are constantly working to develop new crops that can be adapted to any conditions.
All large, red pepper crops for open ground are early ripening. The crop is planted in open ground when the third true leaf appears on the seedling. Despite the fact that early-ripening large varieties of peppers are adapted to weather conditions and temperature changes, they require special care:
- shading in bright sun;
- timely watering;
- constant feeding;
- loosening the soil after each watering.
If you follow all of the above, you can get a very good harvest of large red peppers in open ground.
Claudio F1
Can be grown in any conditions. One bush can produce approximately 10-12 peppers. The taste quality of the fruits is very high, and they have a wonderful aroma. Already 70 days after planting, you can get the first harvest - fruits weighing 260 g. Peppers are in the shape of an elongated cube, red in color. The crop has a powerful stem that can withstand the load of several of the largest peppers. The foliage is quite dense, which is a plus when grown in open ground - it protects the fruits from the steaming sun. Hybrid features:
- resistant to various viruses;
- not afraid of sunburn;
- tolerates temperature changes well, even critical ones.
The wall thickness of mature pepper exceeds one centimeter, while the variety has good shelf life and can be transported.
Quadro Red
The best variety of large-fruited sweet peppers, bred by Siberian breeders. Fruits weighing 350 g, cuboid in shape. It can grow both in greenhouses and greenhouses, and in open ground. Large-fruited, early-ripening variety that bears fruit well throughout the season. This variety is not very tall - 60 cm. But this stocky bush can produce up to 15 large fruits. Cuboid color large pepper bright red. From one square meter of area you can get up to 3 kg of harvest. In order for the crop to bear fruit well, it is necessary to constantly pick ripe fruits and shoot them, forming a bush. The plant loves moisture and responds well to applications. complex fertilizers. The plant is grown by sowing directly into the ground.
Gemini F1
A large variety of pepper for open ground that can bear a large number of fruits on the bush. Large fruits weighing up to 400 g, while up to 10 peppers are formed on the bush at the same time. The first fruits can be harvested already on the 75th day of planting the seeds in the ground. This hybrid was bred in Holland, and it has many advantages:
- even in difficult weather conditions it can adapt and bring a large harvest;
- can grow in any conditions, be it a greenhouse or open ground;
- a lot of fruits are formed on the bush;
- the walls of the fruit are very fleshy and have good taste;
- not susceptible to various diseases.
This large-fruited pepper variety is grown as seedlings. In the middle regions, sow seeds in early February. Despite the fact that the breeders made sure that the crop tolerates a lack of light well, it needs to be watered regularly and abundantly, otherwise you will not see a good harvest.
The bush is not tall, but it tolerates high yields and strong fruit formation. There is no need for constant pinching and bush formation. It responds well to feeding and fertilizing. The first harvest can be harvested in early August. Can be stored for a long time in a cool basement.
King Kong
This best variety of large-fruited sweet peppers was bred by American scientific breeders. An early ripening crop that produces a harvest 90 days after sowing. The variety has its own characteristics:
- the harvest is high and stable;
- the fruits are juicy, fleshy, tasty;
- not afraid of temperature changes, even critical ones;
- good transportation characteristics;
- resistance to diseases.
The bush is standard, compact, up to 70 cm tall. The fruits are large, cube-shaped, which can reach up to 600 g. The bright red color of the fruit attracts attention, and has a wall 1 cm thick. The length of each fruit reaches 16-18 cm. Since the bush produces many large, fleshy fruits, the planting density should be up to 4 bushes per square meter. It is worth noting that if you break off a shoot, it will grow back very quickly. The variety is universal, it can be planted both in open ground and in greenhouses.
Conclusion
There are hybrids that have been on the market for a long time and have proven themselves over time.
California miracle
Sweet, mid-season variety, which differs in the average height of the bush. The harvest is produced 120 days after sowing. The cube-shaped fruits are very large, reaching 160 g; the wall thickness reaches 0.8 cm.
Peto Miracle
A large bush 1 m high, with fruits up to 800 g and 25-30 cm long, the fruits can be red or yellow with excellent taste and aroma.
Atlantic
An early large-fruited variety of sweet pepper. The first harvest can be tasted 100 days after sowing. The fruits reach 500 g, while the wall thickness is equal to a centimeter. Can grow like closed ground, and in the open air.
Many people are afraid to sow large varieties of peppers, believing that they cannot do it. But don’t be afraid, they don’t require that much care. It is enough to remove the shoots in time, forming a bush, and water and feed well. Some varieties require mandatory garter.
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Sweet pepper is a vegetable that we can see on every person’s table. It is easy to grow this crop in every garden, no matter what city you live in. And for a good harvest, we advise you to purchase the right varieties of bell peppers on the market that will grow freely in your area. Today there are a wide variety of varieties of bell peppers, but in this article we will get acquainted with the more popular varieties of this vegetable crop.
Let's meet - sweet pepper
In this article we will tell you what the best varieties of sweet pepper are. With the help of our information, you will select the seeds with which you will be able to reap a rich harvest of this vegetable. It is worth noting that sweet peppers belong to the nightshade family. The fruit is an empty false berry with seeds inside. The color of pepper is varied, it can be like:
- yellow,
- purple,
- brown,
- red hue.
Central America is the birthplace of bell pepper, where it belongs to perennial plants, and here in Russia it is considered an annual plant. In the southern regions of Russia, such as the Krasnodar Territory, the Northern Caucasus, pepper is grown in the ground directly on the street without any protective equipment, and in the northern regions this crop can only grow and bear fruit in greenhouses.
Popular and early ripening varieties of bell pepper
Big MOM.
This variety was highly appreciated among tasters; it is suitable for both conservation and culinary use. Under normal weather conditions it feels good both in the garden and in greenhouses. The bush reaches a height of up to 1 meter. The pepper fruits themselves can weigh 200 grams. The fetal wall reaches a thickness of about 13mm. The berries are rectangular and smooth. It takes 120 days for the fruit to ripen. If the pepper is orange in color, this indicates that the vegetable is ripe.
Bogatyr.
The Bogatyr variety should take no more than 120 days to ripen. The spreading bush of this variety can reach a height of 60 cm. The variety is distinguished by the fact that it has rather large fruits. When ripe, it acquires a green color that eventually turns red. The skin is slightly bumpy. The wall thickness of the pepper is 5.5 mm. The fruits can weigh 150-180 grams. Up to 7 kg of crop is harvested from one square meter, which indicates a very good performance. This pepper contains many useful microelements, ascorbic acid, and rutin. Used for canning, freezing, and preparing hot dishes. Pepper of this variety practically does not get sick, and it also tolerates transportation well over long distances.
Martin.
In this article, we list the best varieties of sweet peppers. The next variety will be able to give its fruits to the summer resident within 130 days after planting. The bush has a spreading shape and grows up to 60 cm, but for a good harvest you need to remove all the leaves before the first branch. The fruits are cone-shaped, 5 mm thick and weighing up to 70 g. They are light green in color. This pepper variety is resistant to diseases, which is good for planting in summer cottages.
Merchant.
If you don’t know what varieties of sweet peppers exist, then pay attention to our article. Here you will surely find something suitable for your garden. The next variety, “Merchant,” can be planted not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground. After planting in the ground, a harvest will appear within 100 days. The fruits of this variety have a pyramidal shape, and their weight can reach up to 130 g. During ripening, the fruit acquires a light green tint. Ripe fruits are red. Pepper “merchant” contains a lot of vitamin C and has a high yield of up to 2.5 kg per 1 sq.m.
Atlant.
This variety is distinguished by the fact that it has cone-shaped fruits, the weight of which reaches 165g. The thickness of the fruit walls is 6 mm. Harvesting can begin 110 days after planting. This variety has three-chambered peppers that are dense and fleshy. During ripening, the fruits become bright light green in color and have a sweet and juicy taste. Harvest 3-5kg per 1m2.
Belozerka.
It is worth noting that this variety is grown in almost every garden in our country. The ripening period for pepper is 112 days. And the bushes can reach a length of up to 70 cm. The plant has ribbed, cone-shaped fruits. The pepper has a pleasant creamy color that can be observed during ripening. And when the fruits are fully ripe they become a beautiful red hue. The thickness of the fruit is 7.5 mm. Weight reaches 130 grams. Yield 8kg/m2. Peppercorns are tasty, grow together, are stored for a long time, and do not spoil during transportation.
Big daddy.
If you are looking for the best variety of pepper, then pay attention to the variety with the interesting name - “Big Daddy”. It is suitable for growing in gardens and greenhouses. With proper planting, harvesting begins within 90 days. The “Big Daddy” variety has cone-shaped, very tasty fruits 8mm thick and weighing 150g. When ripe, the fruits turn purple, and after they ripen they acquire a red-brown hue. Harvest from 6 to 8 kg. They remain fresh for a long time and do not deteriorate during transportation over long distances. “Big Daddy” is resistant to diseases, and especially to the tobacco mosaic virus.
California miracle.
In order for the harvest to be rich and tasty, you need to choose good varieties of pepper for open ground. The California Miracle variety begins to bear fruit in 110-130 days. The bushes grow up to 1m in height. You can grow peppers of this variety in the garden or in a greenhouse. . The pepper is juicy and sweet, has a cuboid shape, the thickness of the fruit walls is up to 8 mm, and the weight is up to 150 g. During the ripening process, the vegetable acquires a dark green hue, and when fully ripe, the peppers turn red.
Orange miracle.
The fruits of this variety can be harvested after 100-110 days. The bushes grow above 1 meter in height, the fruits are cube-shaped and can have a bright orange color. The pepper grows tender and juicy. The weight of the fruit can be 250g, and the thickness can be up to 10 mm. The collected fruits are very tasty and are used fresh and for canning.
Gogoshary.
This variety of pepper is considered the best. Many summer residents note that this pepper can be harvested within 4 months after planting. The bush is undersized. Its height is no more than 50 cm. The fruits are round and have a dark green tint when ripe. When ripe they are red. The pulp is juicy and sweet. The walls are 5-6 mm thick and weigh from 50 to 75 g. The variety is resistant to diseases. In addition, it has excellent taste and beautiful appearance. This variety of pepper is grown in open but protected ground.
Gladiator.
Harvesting can be done in 100-115 days. This variety has large bushes. It is recommended to plant it in areas sheltered from the wind. The pepper is sweet, has a peppery aroma and is yellow in color. It also contains large amounts of ascorbic acid. Grows up to 250g with a thickness of up to 5-6mm. Grown freely in summer time in the garden or in the greenhouse. The variety is resistant to verticillium. The Gladiator variety is capable of producing a large harvest, which is 4-5 kg per 1 sq.m.
Varieties for polycarbonate greenhouses
Miracle tree F1.
This variety is recommended for planting in greenhouses. The fruits grow even in the absence of light. They carry blossom end rot disease. The bushes of this variety grow up to 180 cm, the fruits are medium-sized, prism-shaped, and bright red in color. The wall thickness of the pulp is 4-6 cm, and the weight is up to 100g. The peppers are very tasty and sweet. Suitable for processing and fresh use.
Pharaoh.
The hybrid called “Pharaoh” is suitable for planting in greenhouses and open ground. Medium sized bushes. Harvesting of this variety begins 2 months after planting. The fruits are glossy, prism-shaped, weighing up to 160g. The thickness of the walls of the fetus in this case is 6-8mm. The color of the fruit is yellow, and when fully ripe, red. The yield is 6-7.5 kg per m2. The variety is good for unfavorable weather conditions and tolerates viral diseases well.
Fat Baron.
Pepper is the most popular crop in Russia. In order to buy seeds with high yields, you need to know the best varieties. And in this article we are talking about just that. Fat Baron is a variety of pepper grown not only in greenhouses, but also in the garden. Maximum height bush 55cm. But the bush needs support, since up to 15 fruits can grow on one bush. The fruits are cone-shaped, sweet, weigh up to 140 g, and are 10-12 cm long. Ripe fruits can have a dark green color, which later turns red. Harvesting occurs 120-140 days after planting. Planting in the south of Russia is recommended.
Ox ear.
This pepper variety is characterized by early ripening. The fruits can be collected after 70 days. The bushes grow up to 70 cm. The fruits are elongated and have a cone shape. They are also smooth. The weight of the fruit is 200 grams, and the wall thickness can be 6-8 mm. The pepper has a rich red color and a juicy sweet taste. It tolerates transportation well over long distances and is perfectly stored.
Cockatoo.
The fruits grow up to 30cm long and 500g in weight. The pepper is elongated, cylindrical, sweet and fragrant. It is better to grow cockatoos in the southern sunny regions of Russia, as this variety loves sun and light. Pepper bushes grow up to 1.5 m. The harvest can be harvested after 110 days. This variety is resistant to diseases and rotting processes.
Gift from Moldova.
In this article you can also find early varieties of pepper. The “Gift of Moldova” variety has very beautiful and fragrant cone-shaped peppers. Their length can be 10 cm, their weight reaches 90g, the wall thickness is 4-5mm. The fruits are dark red in color and ripen smoothly. Pepper bushes are no higher than 45 cm. This variety is resistant to diseases and adapts to local conditions.
Topolin.
The harvest of this variety will be ready for harvest in 110 days. The Topolin variety is recommended for the southern cities of Russia. Peppers have cone-shaped fruits that are dark red in color, but can also be harvested light green. A pepper can weigh 100-150g. and have a length of up to 10cm. Its walls are up to 6mm thick. Pepper of this variety has excellent taste. The variety also has a very beautiful appearance. Pepper is used for processing and consumed fresh. Resistant to Vercillium wilt.
Ivanhoe.
The fruits of the “Ivangue” variety ripen on the 115th day. The bushes have a height of 70 cm. And the fruits are cone-shaped, weighing up to 140g. The pulp is tender and juicy and has a creamy color. When fully ripe, the pepper turns red. It can be grown in greenhouses and in open ground, the harvest is 7 kg per 1 sq. m. However, these indicators can only be achieved in a greenhouse. The variety deserves high commercial qualities, and also has immunity to diseases and temperature changes.
Hercules.
In this article we have listed the best varieties of sweet peppers for open ground. But the next high-yielding pepper variety is suitable for greenhouses. Harvest occurs after 3 months. The fruits are cube-shaped, dark green in color, and then turn red. With a weight of up to 160g and a pulp thickness of up to 7mm. The bush grows up to 80cm in height. Disease resistant. Yield 3kg/m2.
Finally
You could learn a lot from this article. Choose the right varieties of peppers for what they bring to you excellent harvest tasty, fleshy and sweet fruits.
More and more new varieties of sweet peppers. Today this vegetable comes in a wide variety of shapes, colors and taste characteristics. Let's look at the most popular options that modern market presented Sweet pepper(seeds). The best varieties the article is presented with brief descriptions and visual photographs.
10 best, according to gardeners, varieties of sweet peppers
- Big Mama
This variety of sweet pepper is loved for its large fruits and high yield. The fruit wall reaches 13 mm, and the average weight is 200 g. The bush stretches 1 m in height. The fruits of the Big Mama variety are attractive in appearance - they have a bright orange color, and gardeners also highly appreciate their taste. Ripening occurs after 120 days. Can be used in conservation.
Sweet pepper Big Mama
- Martin
It is considered mid-early - maturity occurs in 120-125 days. The bush is standard, height - 1 m. The color of the fully ripened fruit is bright red. They cannot be called very thick-walled, since the wall thickness does not exceed 6 mm. Their size is quite modest - one average fruit weighs only 60-70 g.
Martin - Bogatyr
Large fruits (150-180 g) are red in color and have a great taste. Wall thickness - 5.5 mm. This variety is resistant to many diseases, tolerates transportation well and is suitable for any purpose - even freezing. Bogatyr pepper contains especially many valuable substances, which is why its seeds are so in demand.
Popular pepper variety Bogatyr - Atlant
Red thick-walled sweet pepper, which is distinguished by elastic, juicy and sweet flesh. Peppercorns grow on low and fairly spreading bushes. The average weight of one of them is 165 g. 110 days after the seeds germinate, gardeners begin to harvest the fruits.
Atlant - Belozerka
One of best seeds among early ripening varieties intended for growth in open ground. It has high productivity. The average weight of a peppercorn is 130 g, the thickness of the pulp is 7.5 mm. At the full ripening stage it is either cream or red in color. Belozerka pepper has good protection against diseases, is stored for a long time and is universal in use. The taste is highly rated.
Belozerka - one of the best early varieties of sweet pepper - California miracle
This mid-early variety sweet pepper. You can expect to receive a harvest 120-130 days after the seeds germinate. The shape of the fruit resembles a cube, the wall is 8 mm, the average weight of a peppercorn is 150 g. The bush is powerful, with a height of 50 to 65 cm. During the process of ripening, peppercorns change color from dark green to red.
California miracle - Orange miracle
An early ripening variety intended for the southern regions, it is immune to tobacco mosaic. The bush grows tall and powerful. The pepper is bright orange, very large (up to 250 g) and pleasant to the taste. It has an attractive appearance and good stability during transportation. Almost everything is prepared from it.
The orange miracle variety has bright fruits and excellent taste. - Gogoshary
One of the best, according to gardeners, is a mid-season variety of sweet pepper. It is endowed with immunity to diseases, has excellent taste and excellent commercial qualities. Ripe peppercorns are red, small - 50-80 g. The thickness of the pulp is 5-6 mm, the pulp is very juicy and sweet. The bush grows to half a meter in height. 
Gogoshary
- ox ear
Many consider it the best variety in terms of taste, which is why these seeds are so popular. Red cone-shaped fruits with a wall thickness of about 1 cm ripen until frost. The bush is low - only 70-80 cm.
Ox ear is considered the best tasting variety - Shorokshary
An early ripening pepper variety that has received many international awards. The fruits are large (100-150 g), cone-shaped, red-orange. This is the best variety for canning. The standard pepper bush is not tall - only 50-60 cm. This variety is especially valued for its high productivity and immunity.
Shorokoshary This is a heat-loving plant, whose homeland is considered to be Central America. The culture differs in that with short daylight hours it begins to bear fruit earlier.
Basic tips for growing sweet pepper seedlings from experienced gardeners are as follows:
- At the time of planting, seedlings should be 90 to 100 days old, so seeds are usually planted in February.
- The culture does not tolerate transplantation well, so it is most effective to use peat pots.
- It is necessary to choose a light substrate. Sand and ash are often added.
- The daytime temperature suitable for seedlings is 25-26 °C.
- Seedlings should be protected from drafts and regularly sprayed with warm water.
- Watering should be moderate and done only with warm water.
- In February and early spring, seedlings should definitely be provided with additional lighting.
- Before planting seedlings, water the soil in the beds with a solution copper sulfate(1 tbsp/bucket) for disinfection.
- Seedlings are planted at the end of May in open ground and in April under cover.
- Pepper loves warm soil, so it is better to raise the beds.
- This crop is easily pollinated, beds with different varieties should be located far from each other, it is advisable to place tall crops between them.
- Pepper needs regular feeding.
- In wet weather, the bushes need to be pinched, but in dry weather this need disappears.
- Removing the central flower, according to the observation of experienced gardeners, leads to an increase in yield.
- It is necessary to shorten the longest branches on the bushes and those that provide a lot of shading.
- To attract pollinating insects, pepper bushes are sprayed with sugar syrup.
- Important measures for caring for peppers are mulching, hilling and tying.
To decide on the choice of a variety or several varieties of pepper that will grow successfully in your garden and produce a bountiful harvest, you need to answer several important questions.
- What should it be appearance fetus Do you prefer - elongated, cone-shaped, flattened, cup-shaped, elliptical, rounded, ribbed?
- Fruit size. Do you like small, neat peppers for stuffing and whole canning, or gigantic sizes so that one is enough for a salad for the whole family?
Sweet pepper - photo
- Fruit color. The entire warm range and even some shades of cold are found today in the color of sweet pepper fruits. It can be carmine and burgundy, scarlet and cherry, orange, sunny and lemon yellow. And also lilac, violet, green, green-red, light green and white.
- Thin-barked and thick-barked (thick-walled and thin-walled). This parameter is important for many. It depends on how “targeted” the grown pepper can be used. For rolling peeled peppers, for example, thick-skinned peppers with a solid layer of pulp are suitable. For stuffing, on the contrary, it is thin-walled.
- Taste and aroma. Despite the fact that all peppers are called “sweet”, the taste is different varieties differs very much. Some are really sweet because they have high sugar content. There are varieties that are neutral in taste, and even with some sourness.
All of the above qualities are subjective and individual. Some will be delighted with this variety, others will write that it is disgusting and will never grow it again. But there are also objective parameters, such as:
- plant height;
- degree of bushiness;
- dimensions of the root system;
- resistance to viruses and pests;
- unpretentiousness of cultivation;
- resistance to changing weather conditions.
Finally there is varietal plants, and there are hybrid ones. Thus, even among early ripening varieties, which are not grown in greenhouses, but in open soil, there are many choices within these species.
Advice! If you decide to grow peppers in open ground, when choosing suitable variety Pay attention first to the zoned varieties.
Of course, unprotected ground cultivation has its own characteristics. In order not to waste time and labor in vain, and see the return in the form bountiful harvest, you must follow some rules.
Growing in unprotected soil is excellent and the only possible variant for those summer residents who various reasons cannot grow crops in a greenhouse. But be prepared to provide her with decent and proper care.
Table. The main stages of caring for peppers in open ground
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Since the pepper is not grown in a greenhouse, the warmest, sunny, and quiet place should be chosen. The culture is light- and heat-loving, does not favor drafts, especially at the time of fruiting. |
| Sandstone and loam are suitable for pepper. Even better is chernozem, which has a light composition. The medium is not acidic, optimally neutral. Waterlogged soils are not suitable. |
| For soil cultivation, it is best to prepare high-quality seedlings. It is not recommended to sow seeds in the ground. The beginning of growing seedlings is March, approximately the middle. Super early varieties can be sown already at the beginning of the first spring month. In order not to pick the seedlings, it is better to immediately place the seeds in individual containers. |
| This action is for planting seedlings in open ground necessary. Starts three weeks before landing. First, the window opens for a quarter of an hour. Gradually the time increases. |
| The middle or second half of May, the first buds are visible on strong, low seedlings - everything has been done correctly, the plants are ready for planting. Choose a morning on a cool day. Prepare holes on a meter-long (wide) ridge in two rows. Between holes, 35 cm is enough, between rows - 50. |
| Pepper grows best, more actively and with better quality, in the temperature range of +20°С… 25°С. Higher is possible. Below for a long time– undesirable, growth will slow down. If night temperatures are low when planting, it is better to cover the seedlings. |
| Watering is not cold water. Especially after a hot day, the water should be settled and heated by the sun. Rain water is ideal. Shallow sprinkling method - The best way watering the pepper. As for the pattern, it changes as the plants age. Before flowering - weekly, once, in extreme heat - twice. When flowering - three per week When fruiting - up to four times, in hot weather. After each watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil in the hole by five centimeters. |
| They also depend on the growing season. When tying - herbal infusions, ash, mullein. During fruit formation and ripening - mullein or bird droppings in solution. During the growing season, you can make up to five feedings with an interval of at least 10 days. |
| Tall varieties need it. Neatly tied up low-growing ones are also more convenient to care for and harvest. It is enough to tie the stem to a peg, and plant tall crops or varieties around the low-growing ones to protect them from the wind. |
| Pepper is a popular crop not only among summer residents, but also among various pests, as well as viruses. Among the diseases in open ground, the crop suffers from spotting, tobacco mosaic, late blight, powdery mildew, Alternaria, black leg, rot. Cutworms, thrips, mole crickets and even the Colorado potato beetle can harm the crop. |
Hybrid and variety - what is the difference
If you are still at a loss about what is better to choose, a weed or a hybrid, determine, first of all, whether you want to collect your seeds and continue breeding the variety once sown, or are you ready to purchase new seeds every year. This is the main difference between a variety and a hybrid.
Variety is the result of selection. It is selected, zoned, adapted to your region, and produces fruits with seeds of similar varietal characteristics. It is more reliable, but is not always as productive as expected and is often susceptible to disease.
A hybrid is a product of crossing. It cannot be adapted by definition. Requires more careful agricultural technology, but has high yields, is resistant to viruses and pests, often has a compact bush, and marketable fruit. Hybrids cannot be propagated by seeds in their original form; new seed will have to be purchased every year.
Varieties and their characteristics
We present to your attention 15 of the best varieties, as well as hybrids of early sweet peppers, which are the most popular for cultivation in open ground.
"Lumina"
Widely distributed variety. It has a standard-shaped bush of small height, on which fruits of medium weight ripen - up to 115 g (the second wave is even considered small - about 100 g). The size of the fruit is also average. The shape is elongated, conical. The color is interesting - white-golden-light green, pale lemon or pale light green. The fruits have thin walls - about 5 mm. The taste of the fruit is pleasant, not very sweet and not very pronounced. The pulp is juicy, even watery if over-watered. The variety is unpretentious in care. Shelf life without loss of marketability is up to three months after removal.
"Ivanhoe"
The variety is a fairly “fresh” selection, but has already gained popularity. The fruits range from bright orange to bright red. Their weight is up to 130 g. Narrow, elongated cones with rather thick walls - up to 8 mm. Each fruit is divided inside by pronounced partitions into four “compartments” chock full of seeds. The bushes are compact. The height is average, the plant needs staking, but it is convenient to process, and harvesting does not cause problems either. Fruit storage is up to two months. The variety has an imperfection - intolerance to drought, during which the yield drops catastrophically.
"Marinka's tongue"
This variety is considered the most resistant to any weather conditions, temperature fluctuations and natural disasters. The harvest is always high. Maintenance is minimal. Bushes medium height, about 70 cm, but spreading, they definitely need to be tied. Produces large fruits, 180-190 g each. A narrow cone is the usual shape of the fruit, but in 50% of cases the fruits are slightly curved. Color - from rich red to bright cherry. Very juicy, crunchy pulp. Wall thickness – up to 10 mm. The variety is well stored for one and a half months.
"Triton"
This variety is super early and super resistant to growing conditions. It can be grown even in Siberia (not in open ground, of course). He will calmly react to a drop in temperature or a long period of rain. The lack of sun will also not prevent you from getting a high yield. Medium sized bush. Medium-sized fruits up to 140 g have the shape of a regular rounded cone. May be yellow, orange or deep red. The taste is very sweet, bright, pronounced aroma. The thickness of the pulp layer is 8 mm.
It cannot be stored for a long time, but can be stored for one and a half to two months if appropriate conditions are provided.
"Eroshka"
We have long been loved by summer residents for their early ripeness and guaranteed yield. The bush is compact and up to half a meter high. The fruits can grow up to 180 g, but the thickness of the pulp layer will remain small, about 5 mm. It is considered thin-walled and consumed fresh. With it it is possible to carry out compacted plantings. Also from positive qualities– resistance to rot, tobacco mosaic and verticillium. It is stored for three months.
"Funtik"
Also one of the varieties deservedly loved by many. The bush can grow up to 70 cm in height, so it is better to tie up the stems in a timely manner. The classic redness of the ripe fruits makes the variety a must for traditional cultivation. The fruits are large, about 180 g, with walls of medium thickness - up to 7 mm. Cone shape. Quite regular and rarely curved. It is characterized by an excellent taste - fresh, rich, moderately sweet. Storage can be carried out for two and a half months. The tobacco mosaic virus is also not scary for him.
"Czardas"
This variety is loved for the color of its fruits. At the beginning of ripening they are bright lemon yellow. Fully ripe - intense orange. Positively colored cones can weigh up to 220 g with a pulp thickness on the wall of only 6 mm. The bushes are not excessively tall, growing up to 60 cm. The variety is notable for the fact that the fruits can be consumed at almost any stage of the growing season - from early technical to full consumer maturity. It can be stored for quite a long time, about two months.
"Cabin boy"
The variety has a low bush, about half a meter, quite compact, can be used for thickened plantings, since it has a small root system. Technically ripe dark green fruits are already fashionable to eat. Their weight is 130 g, they do not have a strong taste and are watery. But fully ripe traditionally red cone-shaped fruits weigh about 50 g, have seven-millimeter walls and are very tasty and sweet. The fruits can be stored for about two and a half months.
"Chord"
This variety has the tallest bush, up to a meter. The fruits also differ in weight and size to a greater extent - they usually reach 190 g. The walls are eight millimeters. The variety is ideal for any type of canning. But you can also eat it fresh, and already at the stage of technical ripeness. At this time, the color of the fruit is dim green, then the cones turn sharply and intensely red. The variety is highly resistant to mosaic and late blight. Storage can take place for three months.
The bush is about 80 cm, quite spreading, needs garter at an early stage of development. When fully ripe, two hundred gram fiery yellow fruits ripen on it in the shape of an almost regular, slightly elongated cone and a pulp wall thickness of 7 mm. The variety is resistant to most crop diseases. In fact, it is not damaged by insects and adapts well to growing conditions. The presentation during storage lasts for two months.
"Pace F1"
Hybrid labeled F1. The spreading bush reaches a height of 70 cm. It is necessary to tie it up. The hybrid has strong productivity and smooth ripening. The fruits are small - up to 120 g. But the taste is one of the best among hybrids. Product quality is excellent. Storage – up to three months. Resistance to almost everything, including rare diseases. A minor drawback is the thickness of the pulp layer is only five centimeters. But it is compensated by the richness of taste and red color. The hybrid is also resistant to temporary drought.
"Lotta F1"
It is distinguished by a low bush (55 cm) with an average degree of foliage, but high trunk strength and stability. The fruits grow in the shape of a pyramid, red, weighing up to 160 g. With a wall thickness of 7 mm, this hybrid is very popular both for a raw food diet and for cooking, as well as canning. Fruit formation is highly intensive. Productivity is consistently good. There is immunity to most diseases. Has outstanding taste. Marketability lasts up to two months.
"Early F1 Wonder"
The hybrid has been around since 2012. Gained popularity almost immediately. A powerful and at the same time compact bush up to 60 cm high produces prism-shaped fruits of a blood-red color. Very saturated color, taste and aroma. The weight of the fruit is impressive; for an early variety it is simply a record - about 240 g. The walls are ten millimeters, which is not surprising given its size. These hero fruits are grown with amazing ease. The plant is adapted to many “troubles”. The fruits have excellent taste and a long shelf life of up to three months.
"Bella Vista F1"
Also one of the popular new products. Can be classified, rather, as mid-early. The semi-standard form of the bush grows up to 65 cm. The classic shape of the fruit is a thickened cone. Weight - about 190 g. Pulp 8 mm thick. Color – scarlet. The taste is memorable and bright. The fruits have a high content of dry matter, as well as sugars and vitamins. Tolerance to most infections is an absolute plus of the hybrid. In addition, it is also heat resistant. Shelf life - no more than two months.
"Semko 2013 F1"
Released in the year indicated in the name. Recommended not only by summer residents, but also by agricultural enterprises. Suitable equally well for both soil cultivation and greenhouse cultivation. Height is average - about half a meter. Type of bush - standard. The fruit is a truncated pyramid. The color of consumer ripeness is yellow. Weight – up to 150 g. Pulp thickness – 7 mm. Disease resistance. High quality. Average shelf life, within a two-month period.
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