What should I pay attention to when choosing a variety of bell pepper? Of course, on the yield and on the conditions in which this crop should be grown. Experienced gardeners know: some varieties are not suitable for outdoor cultivation due to their thermophilicity, others have high requirements for air humidity, third varieties are quite productive, but are completely unsuitable for certain regions, and fourth varieties can be grown outdoors, but ripen they are too late. Today we offer to talk about the best varieties of pepper suitable for different growing conditions and regions of Russia!
Early varieties: Big Mama
Let's start with early varieties, which will allow for a short time - about 70-120 days - to get a high yield. Almost all of them are ideal for open ground.
Among the best varieties of sweet pepper Big Mama. It can begrow directly in the open air, or you can land in a greenhouse. The bush is semi-spreading, its height can reach one meter. Gardeners say: Big Mama is a successful combination of excellent taste, bright color and early ripeness. This variety was brought out quite recently, less than 10 years have passed. In 2012, the variety was officially registered in the State Register.
The main advantages of the variety include its yield, because from just one square meter you can collect more than 7 kg of fragrant and juicy fruits. Another reason why Big Mama is one of the best varieties of pepper is its resistance to diseases and pests. In addition, this species tolerates cold well and quickly recovers from temperature shock. The fruits grow quite large, often the weight of one pepper is 200 g. The pulp is juicy, the wall thickness can reach up to 12 mm. The universal purpose of the variety is also pleasing: it retains its taste even after heat treatment, it is ideal for canning and freezing for the winter.
Merchant
Kupets pepper is among the best varieties. It is ideal for those summer residents who are not ready to wait a long time for the harvest. It usually takes about 110 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings to the receipt of ripe fruits. The height of an adult bush can reach 85 cm. The fruits of this variety are drooping, rather large: the mass of one is about 100 g. The shape of the peppers is correct, pyramidal. At the stage of biological ripeness, the Kupets variety has a rich red color. Its pulp is distinguished by incredible juiciness and aroma, containsa large amount of vitamins and sugars, and therefore it is recommended for fresh consumption. However, Merchant is suitable for canning and stuffing.
Mid-ripening varieties
The vegetation period of mid-season varieties of sweet pepper is usually no more than 130 days. This species is characterized by long fruiting.
Swallow
Gardeners call the Swallow the best variety of pepper in this category. Why is this variety recognized as the undisputed favorite of gardeners? Firstly, its fruits are incredibly fleshy, sweet and very large. They are suitable for consumption in their natural form and for the preparation of blanks. Secondly, the Swallow is highly resistant to diseases and pests.
The average weight of one fruit is about 70-100 grams, cone-shaped thick-walled peppers in their technical ripeness have a light green tint, when fully ripe they turn red. Summer residents recommend removing the first fruits of the variety at the stage of so-called technical ripeness, and all the rest - only after full ripening. In no case do not plant the Swallow next to hot peppers, otherwise the pulp of the fruit may become bitter.
Siberian format
In the list of good varieties of peppers for greenhouses - Siberian format. Its main advantage is a truly huge weight: a vegetable grown in a greenhouse can weigh about 500 grams! The height of the bush is 80 centimeters, up to 15 fruits can grow on one. The average yield is 4-5 kg - and this is in open ground! The variety is capricious, demanding on the soil and sufficientwatering.
Atlant
Speaking of the best varieties of sweet pepper, one cannot but mention the tall variety Atlant. Perhaps its main advantage can be considered the ability to harvest twice. In the event that you hurry with seedlings, then make sure of this. Summer residents note: the second time, Atlas bears fruit as generously as the first. The total weight of one pepper is on average from 110 to 165 g, however, there are real champions: the weight of some fruits can reach up to 400 g.
From one square meter you can collect about 4-5 kg of fragrant fruits of universal purpose. Mistresses say that Atlant is ideal both for fresh consumption and for preparing preparations for the winter.
Varieties for Siberia
Sweet pepper comes from hot countries, and therefore he prefers a temperate warm climate. However, Siberian gardeners have learned not only to grow peppers, but also to get good yields. The Siberian summer is short, so it is better to pay attention to early or mid-early species. There are many varieties of peppers for Siberia. Let's talk about the best right now.
Dandy
This variety was bred by breeders in Western Siberia. The dandy belongs to the early period of maturation. The plant is characterized by low growth - up to 50 cm, the shape of the vegetables is cylindrical, the color is dark yellow, the average thickness of the pulp is about 7 mm. The weight of one fruit is about 200 g. Why is this variety so fond of summer residents? The thing is that it combines excellent commercial qualities, highproductivity and bright appearance. Goldfinch sweet peppers are versatile: they are equally well suited for eating in their natural form and creating real culinary masterpieces.
Moneybags
Large fruit and yield are the main characteristics of this variety. The height of the bushes can reach 60 cm. The money bag forms about 15 large fruits, the weight of each can reach 250 g. Since the variety was bred in Siberia, it is resistant to frost and grows well in open ground. Pepper pulp is usually about 8 - 10 mm thick, very sweet and juicy in taste. By the way, these fruits contain a high amount of vitamin C.
Moneybags are characterized by high yields: from one square meter you can collect about 5 kg of fruit, suitable for both canning and fresh consumption.
Golden Calf
Speaking of the best varieties of pepper for open ground, one cannot fail to mention the yellow-fruited variety, which belongs to the category of mid-early. Like the Tolstosum, the Golden Calf was bred in Siberia, and therefore is ideal for growing in this region. Gardeners note that with the right agricultural technology, at least 3-3.5 kg of rich orange fruits can be harvested from one square meter. The shape of the peppers is cuboid, the wall thickness is usually not less than 7 mm, but can reach 20 mm. On average, one pepper weighs 200 g, and the first fruits often weigh 500 g! Golden calf is great for salads, preparations and fresh consumption.
Sweetchocolate
Do you want to grow something unusual in your summer cottage? We suggest turning your attention to a variety of peppers called Sweet Chocolate. Its fruits have a rich dark brown hue, but the flesh is red. Peppers are incredibly juicy, sweet, well suited for preservation. In reviews of Chocolate, gardeners say: peppers are not very large, thick-walled, oily. Bushes can grow up to 80 cm, the fruits are pyramidal, with a smooth rounded tip. By the way, even with heat treatment, Chocolate does not lose its unusual color!
Varieties suitable for the Moscow region: Gold medal
Gardeners of the Moscow region know that the climate of this region is very changeable, and therefore you should choose those varieties of pepper that tolerate a sharp change in temperature well. Among the best varieties of peppers for the Moscow region is the Gold Medal. Ripe fruits have a pleasant color, ranging from pale green to amber green. The length of one pepper reaches 22 cm, the weight is usually about 75 g. The disadvantages of the variety include the presence of spots on the fruits and a dense skin up to 0.05 mm thick. Among the advantages are high yields and the ability to grow in unprotected soil.
Belozerka
Judging by the reviews, Belozerka is one of the best varieties of bell pepper. Summer residents say the following about him: this is a quality standard that has been tested by time. The variety belongs to mid-season, it is resistant to various diseases. The height of the bushes is usually about 50-80 cm. Belozerka has a high yield. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, the weight of one ripe vegetable is 80-100 g. In the process of ripening, the color of the pepper changes from light green to yellow, and in the final stage of maturity Belozerka acquires a rich red tone. The variety is not afraid of pest attacks and temperature changes, which means you can grow it right in the garden.
Winnie the Pooh
This variety was bred in 1981 by a breeder from the city of Shakhty, Rostov Region. It can be attributed to early ripening: from the moment of the first shoots to the appearance of fruits of technical maturity, about 100 days pass. Winnie the Pooh is suitable for planting in regular beds and greenhouses.
The bush is quite compact, its height does not exceed 25 cm. The shape of the fruit resembles sharp cones, at the moment of full ripening, Winnie the Pooh acquires a bright red color. The weight of one vegetable is 50 g, the length usually reaches 10 cm. The taste of pepper is juicy, sweet, so it is simply indispensable for use in cooking and canning. Why do gardeners call Winnie the Pooh the best outdoor pepper variety? It is resistant to diseases, for example, verticillium wilt, it is not affected by aphids. In addition, peppers of this variety store well and are equally well tolerated by transportation.
Hybrid varieties
Let's say right away: seeds of hybrid varieties cannot be used for further planting, and therefore consumables will have to be purchased annually. Of course, the question may arise: why do gardeners choose hybrids? The answer is simple: they are highly resistant to diseases, have high yields,and the fruits reach incredible sizes.
Among the best varieties of bell pepper seeds should be called Marinkin tongue. Pepper of this variety was bred in Dnepropetrovsk. Perhaps its main advantages can be called high productivity and resistance to adverse climatic conditions. That is why it is ideal for outdoor cultivation. The height of the bush is small, usually it does not exceed 70 cm. Due to the fact that up to 15 fruits can grow on a bush at the same time, Marinkin's tongue needs a garter. The average weight of one ripe vegetable is 200 g, but gardeners say that with proper care, you can get fruits with a lot of weight. This variety owes its name to its shape: outwardly, the peppers really look like a tongue of dark cherry color. The only drawback of the variety can be called a short shelf life.
Triton
Do you want to grow more than 50 juicy and fragrant peppers on one bush? We advise you to pay attention to the Triton variety, which belongs to the category of ultra-early. Like the Marinkin tongue, it is resistant to bad weather, for this reason gardeners of the Moscow Region and the South of Siberia choose it. The yield practically does not depend on the region: about 50 or more fruits can grow on one bush at once. Vegetables are not very large, on average, their weight is 100-150 g. The shape of the peppers is correct, cone-shaped. Triton is ideal for recycling. Technical ripe fruits have a yellow tint, biological - juicy red.
Atlantic
Among the best varieties of peppers, according to summer residents, is the Atlantic hybrid. Hewas obtained by Dutch breeders, but took root in domestic latitudes. In shape, it resembles a prism with three faces, the length can reach 20 cm, and the weight is 150 g. As it ripens, the green fruits become bright red. Vegetable growers note delicious taste: the Atlantic pulp is thick, juicy, the aroma is rich and fresh. Pepper is the best for vegetable salads, winter preparations and real culinary masterpieces.
Late-ripening varieties: Hercules
For southern latitudes, you should choose varieties that mature in about 140 days. Among the best varieties of pepper are the seeds of Hercules. Pepper has a neat cube-shaped shape, weight is about 250 g and juicy red color. A ribbed surface is allowed. The pulp of Hercules is incredibly juicy, fleshy. Culinary experts say that due to their versatility, these peppers are great for stewing, canning and preparing fresh salads. The only limitation is the large size of vegetables.
The advantages of the variety include resistance to diseases that the Solanaceae family is susceptible to, for example, to the tobacco mosaic virus. Hercules also endures the vagaries of the weather well. Please note - pepper bushes of this variety will need support!
Yellow bell
One of the most unusual varieties of sweet pepper is the Yellow Bell. The name fully reflects the appearance of vegetables - they look like an inverted golden dome. The surface of the peppers is glossy. The height of the bushes varies from 70 to 80 cm. Among the advantages is resistance todiseases and insects. The fruits are universal: from the Yellow Bell you can cook salads, homemade preparations.
