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Bell pepper varieties for open ground
Often, when choosing a particular variety of vegetables, people are guided only by the quality of the seeds. But to obtain an excellent and stable, and most importantly, the desired result, an integrated approach is required.
The main criteria for choosing a variety
The main thing when choosing a variety is to decide on the following initial criteria. Climatic features. Pepper is a very thermophilic culture, good shoots and growth are ensured only when high temperatures are observed. Therefore, when choosing a variety of bell peppers, it is important to understand that if we are talking about the Far North, it is better to choose cold-resistant varieties. For example, the Arsenal variety.
Variety of good bell peppers
If in the greenhouse there will be not only peppers, but also other crops, then it is better to choose disease-resistant seeds. For example, varieties “Triton”, “Sweet banana”, “Gambler”, “California miracle”.
In Central Russia and southern regions sowing varieties of medium ripening (for example, “Tolstoy Baron”). Early ripe varieties of bell peppers will take root well in the south (for example, “Triton”, “Mirage”).
Sweet, juicy, vitamin-rich varieties (for example, “Agapovsky”, “California Miracle”, “Sweet Banana”, “Gambler”) are suitable for giving and a delicious salad. For industrial cultivation, it is better to choose varieties with thick skin, well tolerated transportation, giving a stable and high result (for example, “Health”, “Eroshka”). The “Corvette” variety is perfect for canning.
Description of good varieties of bell peppers
If you take into account all of the above criteria, then you can see that some varieties have several advantages:
- Variety “Triton” – a great early version, grows on a small bush, about 300-350 mm. The leaves are arranged in an umbrella over the fruits, which prevents the pepper from overheating in the bright sun. For the entire period of growth and vegetation, one bush gives about fifty fruits. The culture is very resistant to various diseases and viruses. The fruits of this variety are large, with a thick juicy wall and excellent organoleptic characteristics.
- The California Miracle variety is one of the most famous peppers in principle. And not in vain, because it has excellent taste characteristics, a bright “cartoonish” appearance and an excellent harvest. The pepper grows on a high bush, about 600 mm, which makes it possible to collect ten peppers at once from one bush. It perfectly withstands many diseases, is easy to care for and is one of the most unpretentious varieties of bell peppers for outdoor use.
To choose a good variety of pepper, you need to evaluate the conditions in which seeds will sprout, sprouts will appear and further vegetation will take place. Undoubtedly, the purpose of growing a vegetable is also important: will it be for a festive table or for sale, for hot dishes or as a decoration. Only by approaching the issue comprehensively, you can get an excellent result in the form of a healthy and tasty pepper.