High-yielding varieties of pepper for open ground

Pepper is a very popular crop. Its homeland is Central America. Our gardeners know that the method of growing this vegetable depends on the length of summer. We will also talk about this later. The main question that interests us is: what varieties of pepper to choose in order to harvest an unprecedented harvest by autumn. New varieties and hybrids appear every year, sometimes it is difficult to understand their diversity.

variety of pepper

Growing a crop of bell peppers, sweet and juicy, as well as hot, is a dream for every gardener. Its ripening period in the middle lane is slightly higher than the warm summer season. That is why it can only be grown in seedlings. In the south, seeds can be planted directly in open ground.

All peppers are divided by:

• varieties;
• flowers;
• growing time;
• taste and so on.

For those who have short and cool summers, it is better to choose early-ripening and undersized varieties. However, gardeners are well aware that these varieties may turn out to be dry, tasteless, but you really want to grow not just a plant, but get a tasty and juicy product. Yield is also of great importance. We will deal with the most fruitful varieties of pepper that can be grown in open ground.

The best varieties and hybrids

The word “best” means a fruitful and early ripening variety, as well as a rather unpretentious one. We will provide a comparative table, according to which it will be easy to evaluate the characteristics of varieties and hybrids.

The most productive varieties of pepper for open ground:

• variety “Kapitoshka”;
• grade “Vanguard”;
• grade “Boatswain”;
• grade “Hungarian yellow”;
• hybrid “Bourgeois”;
• grade “Derby”;
• variety “Orion”;
• variety “Anlita”;
• hybrid “Grenadier”;
• variety “Meals”;
• hybrid “Pinocchio”;
• hybrid “Mercury”;
• Montero hybrid.

To date, there are a lot of hybrids and varieties of pepper on the market. According to this year’s data, the top sellers are:

• “Gift of Moldova”;
• “Ivanhoe”;
• “Belozerka”;
• “Bogatyr”;
• “Winnie the Pooh”.

We will also include them in the table to compare the characteristics with what is given above.

Table

Each gardener and summer resident is interested in certain characteristics of the variety that he liked. You can not choose seeds only by the picture, it is important to study:

• landing plan;
• productivity;
• the possibility of growing in certain conditions;
• fruit sizes.

This is at least. The table below will help you get the information quickly.

As you can see, there are varieties of pepper, the yield of which reaches 17-20 kilograms per square meter. This is a lot. To get such a quantity of vegetables by autumn, it is necessary to carefully observe the conditions of planting and growing. For the convenience of the inhabitants of the middle lane, we have given examples of ultra-early varieties and hybrids that ripen in 100 days and provide gardeners with a stable and high yield.

In order to grow pepper, you must adhere to certain rules. Each region has its own conditions for growing pepper. Let’s talk directly about the methods.

A few more productive varieties of pepper for open ground are presented in the video below.

Methods for growing peppers outdoors

So, depending on weather conditions, air humidity and soil type, choose a seedling or seedless growing method. If you create unfavorable conditions for the plant, no one can guarantee you a high yield. The work of a gardener is a real hard work. With effort, you can reap a rich harvest.

Seedling method

For those regions where the summer is too short, it is not possible to immediately plant pepper seeds in open ground, even if it is a resistant early hybrid. 100 warm sunny days can be found only in a limited area of ​​our large country. As a rule, during the summer in Siberia, in the Urals, rains may suddenly begin, and the temperature will drop to extremely low levels. These factors are detrimental to pepper. Therefore, they prefer to first grow seedlings at home, in warmth, and then plant them in the ground.

The timing of planting pepper seedlings depends entirely on the climate in which you live. As a rule, this period is limited to the date of March 1. After this date, only early and ultra-early varieties can be planted.

Soil for pepper seeds can be:

• bought in a store with a good composition, high quality;
• made by yourself according to the recipe below.

To prepare the soil yourself, you need to take 2 cups of sand and the same amount of wood ash, mix everything with a bucket of humus. To the resulting mixture, add 2-3 liters of water and boil. After that, the mixture is transferred into molds. You can plant seeds in warm soil.

Landing is carried out according to the scheme indicated on the package. With regard to the seedling planting method, this rule is not mandatory, because you will have to pick and transplant each plant into open ground.

Sometimes it is better to plant each seed in a separate cup or peat tablet, this will simplify the transplant and will not disturb the root system of the plant.

seedless method

This method involves planting seeds directly in open ground. This is possible if the duration of warm summer days is longer than the ripening period of the pepper. It is counted, as a rule, from the moment the first shoots appear. In Our Country, it is advisable to do this only in the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory, although the fruiting period may still be reduced. For other regions, only the seedling method described above is good.

Below we will describe in detail the requirements of this crop for soil, watering, air temperature, top dressing, care, and so on. The yield is very dependent on the fulfillment of these requirements.

There are two ways to plant seeds in the ground:

• without germinating them;
• after they germinate.

Here everyone is free to choose the method that is closer to him. The second will speed up germination by several days. For this, the planting material is kept in water at a temperature of +5 degrees for 50 hours. They should swell. After that, you can transfer the seeds to wet gauze and keep them like that for two or three days. They hatch after such preparation in a day or two.

Landing is carried out strictly according to the scheme indicated on the package. It is also not necessary to deepen the germinated seeds too much.

The standard scheme is planting 4-6 plants per 1 square meter. They should not be cramped in the beds in the ground. The plant itself, like its root system, develops for a long time.

Cultivation Requirements

Pepper is a special culture. With a lack of sun, it begins to bear fruit faster, although this will affect the yield. It is important that certain conditions are created for the plant. The conditions for growing peppers are similar to those for growing tomatoes. If you have experience in this matter, you can easily combine both classes in the beds.

General requirements

Since peppers come from warm places, they need:

• prolonged warmth;
• an abundance of light (especially when growing seedlings);
• plentiful and high-quality watering.

If the climate in your area is unstable, you will have to build film shelters in advance or abandon planting in open ground in favor of growing peppers in a greenhouse.

Soil requirements

Peppers love light soils. The maximum acidity of the soil should be 7 units. Exceeding this figure may adversely affect the yield. If the acidity is increased in the region, the land needs to be limed.

The earth should be loose, it needs to be processed from time to time. There are also certain temperature requirements for all varieties. The earth should warm up enough to plant peppers in open ground.

• reduced air temperature for pepper is +13 degrees and below;
• The optimum air temperature for growing is + 20-32 degrees.

A cold snap can affect the flowering of varietal peppers. When the air temperature drops, seedlings can get sick and die.

Optimally, pepper seedlings should be lit for 12 consecutive hours. This is possible only in the south of the country. When growing seedlings, you will need to use additional lighting. At night, the seedlings are moved to another place, cooler, but without drafts.

The composition of the soil, which we described above, once again shows that pepper of all varieties is demanding on soil fertility. However, fresh manure is strictly prohibited.

Pepper does not tolerate potassium chloride as a fertilizer. You can make organic matter in the spring and phosphate fertilizers in the fall on the eve of planting. Potash is also useful for growing, but without the chlorine content.

Watering requirements

As for watering, it is important. Pepper of any variety loves water, you can rain water once a week, which will favorably affect the plant.

Seed material, seedlings and young shoots in the beds are watered only with water at room temperature, in no case cold.

The root system of pepper is not placed deep, so this culture needs surface watering. When the plants grow, you can water them under the root.

Planting seedlings in open ground

The predecessors of this beautiful culture in the beds can be:

• cabbage;
• cucumber;
• bow;
• carrot;
• zucchini.

Potatoes and tomatoes, on the other hand, take from the soil those components that are extremely important for any variety of pepper; after them, pepper cannot be planted.

About a week before planting seedlings or seed, the land will have to be disinfected. To do this, use a solution of copper sulfate in water (1 tablespoon per standard bucket).

The earth should be warm, well warmed. Each plant is taken from a glass and planted in a prepared hole, without deepening or pressing down in the region of the root neck. The looseness of the soil is very important.

Another important nuance: try to plant different varieties of pepper at a distance from each other, as they can pollinate. What does it mean? By planting peppers of different varieties close together, the flavor of one may end up overpowering the flavors of another variety or hybrid. This is especially true when planting a number of sweet and bitter varieties.

For cooler climates and short, warm summers, try to build high beds of at least 25 centimeters for the peppers. During growth, the culture will need to be tied up and fed. You can do this with a standard nettle infusion (1 part of the plant per 10 parts of water is insisted for exactly two days).

Conclusion

Compliance with the rules of cultivation will give an excellent result in the form of a rich harvest of juicy peppers. It doesn’t matter which hybrid or variety you like, every year gardeners try to plant new varieties and try them out. At the same time, their collection is replenished with those that have long been loved. Try it too!