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Siberia is a huge part of Our Country, which is characterized by poor climatic conditions with low temperatures and a short summer period. However, this is not a hindrance for local gardeners: many farmers grow heat-loving vegetables on their plots, including peppers. For this, domestic experimental vegetable stations have developed special zoned varieties. They are resistant to the existing climate, unpretentious to soils and cultivation conditions. At the same time, it is possible to distinguish varieties of pepper for the open ground of Siberia, which have a special cold resistance, high yield and excellent taste.
Peppers for the open spaces of Siberia
When choosing a variety of pepper for sowing in open ground, you should pay attention to several parameters, namely:
- growth of the plant;
- the duration of the period from sowing the seed to the start of fruiting;
- taste and color of pepper;
- cold resistance;
- productivity;
- pulp thickness.
These parameters are usually indicated by the manufacturer on the package with seeds. At the same time, the culture will correspond to the declared parameters as much as possible, if recommended by the manufacturer for cultivation in specific areas.
Pepper varieties, presented by breeders for cultivation on an open plot of land in Siberia, can be classified according to the color of the fruit.
yellow peppers
Bright yellow pepper can be considered a true decoration of the garden, especially Siberian. In order to grow a rich crop of yellow peppers, it is necessary to give preference to the following varieties:
Golden Pyramid
The name itself speaks of the sunny color of these peppers. Despite the fact that the plant is not tall (up to 90 cm), its fruits are massive, weighing up to 300 g. They are particularly juicy, fleshy and aromatic. The wall thickness of the pepper reaches 1 cm. Such large fruits ripen in an average of 116 days.
In order to get a timely harvest, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in February. When 2-3 true leaves can be observed, the plants must dive. At the same time, in the spring, crops should be protected with a film cover on arcs. Under favorable conditions, the yield of the Golden Pyramid variety reaches 7 kg / m2.
Oriole
High-yielding variety, yielding fruits up to 11 kg/m2. Peppers of bright yellow color are distinguished not only by their mass character, but also by their amazing taste. They are not very large, weighing only 80 g, however, they have a pronounced sweetness and a bright aroma. A little less than 120 days pass from the day of sowing the seed to the ripening of the first fruits.
Goby
A variety designed specifically for growing in the middle latitude of Our Country, Siberia. It has excellent cold and disease resistance. On one bush of this variety, dark green and bright orange fruits are simultaneously formed. Their shape is similar to a cone, the mass does not exceed 160 g. The wall thickness of the vegetable is up to 5 mm.
The variety is grown mainly in an open area, however, it can also be cultivated in a greenhouse. The plant is medium-sized, bears fruit in an amount up to 6 kg / m2.
Veselinka
An early ripe, disease-resistant variety, the peppers of which are painted in bright yellow. Their shape is extraordinary: cylindrical, strongly elongated. Such a fruit weighs only 80 g, but at the same time its walls are quite fleshy and absolutely not bitter.
The plant is medium-sized, not very bushy, therefore it is recommended to dive into open ground at the rate of 4 pcs. per 1 m2 soil. The plant is cold-resistant and slows down its development only at temperatures below -100C. The crop yield reaches 7,5 kg/m2.
These facts allow us to say that yellow pepper is not only tasty, but also very healthy.
red peppers
Most varieties bear red peppers. They look great and have a great taste. In this category, a number of the best peppers for the Siberian climate can be distinguished.
Gingerbread Man
Pepper shaped like a tomato. Its red color only perfects the resemblance. You can see the vegetable in the photo below. The variety is considered one of the best, because with a modest height (up to 40 cm), the yield exceeds 5 kg / m2. For the full ripening of the fruit, the culture takes 150 days.
The taste of pepper is excellent: its pulp is tender, thick, juicy. The vegetable has a special fresh aroma. The peppers themselves are small, weighing up to 90 g.
Cavalier
Sweet red pepper, weighing about 100 g. Its shape is cone-shaped, even. The wall thickness of the fruit is 6 cm. The variety is not particularly juicy, but has a bright aroma. It takes more than 115 days for the fruits to ripen.
Thin skin and tender pulp make it possible to consume fruits fresh, as well as to make various culinary dishes and winter preparations from them. The disadvantage of the variety is the low yield of 3 kg / m2.
Merchant
An excellent variety of bell peppers. Due to the high yield (up to 22 kg/m2) is grown not only in private gardens, but on farms. Perfectly adapted to open ground conditions.
Pepper varieties “Merchant” has the classic shape of an elongated prism. Small green and red peppers form on one bush. They are distinguished by particularly thick pulp (up to 11 mm), with a bright aroma. For the ripening of vegetables, 130 days are enough. The weight of one fruit is small – up to 70 g.
Morozko
The variety got its name due to the high level of cold resistance. It is especially popular with Siberian gardeners. The culture is low, slightly sprawling and does not require a garter. The plant is perfectly adapted to open ground conditions.
Morozko fruits are cone-shaped, weigh about 110 g. Their walls are quite thick (0.7 mm), juicy, sweet. The skin of such fruits is tender, thin. It takes about 114 days for the crop to ripen. The return of fruits is high – 6-7 kg / m2. A vegetable is used for fresh consumption, stuffing, canning.
Mustang
The variety is resistant to low temperatures. It is distinguished by especially large green and red fruits, weighing up to 300 g. Mustang peppers ripen in just over 105 days. Their pulp is tasty, sweet, thick (8 mm).
Seeds are sown for seedlings in February. After 2 true leaves grow for 2 weeks, it is hardened and planted in the ground. In the spring stages, it is recommended to protect the bed with a film cover. In the absence of a threat of frost, crops do not need shelter.
Siberian prince
A representative of the Siberian selection, resistant to cold and stressful conditions. The variety is early ripe – the fruits ripen in 100 days from the day of sowing the seed. It is well adapted to open soils.
Peppers “Siberian prince” have the shape of a cone, red color, glossy surface. Their pulp up to 5 mm thick is juicy, fragrant. The average weight of one fruit is 150 g. The crop yield is low – less than 5 kg / m2.
Winnie the Pooh
Among experienced gardeners, this variety is widely known. It gives even a low (up to 6 kg / m2), but stable yield. The plant itself has exceptional short stature, its bushes are only 20-30 cm high.
Peppers up to 11 cm long conical shape. The pulp is not too thick (6 mm), but very sweet, fragrant. The vegetable weighs no more than 70 g. It takes no more than 105 days to ripen the crop.
Sultan
The variety is resistant to low temperatures. Its yield directly depends on growing conditions and varies from 3 to 7 kg/m2, which also indicates a significant effect of top dressing and shelters. The plant is medium-sized, therefore, when there is a threat of frost, it can be covered with a film, like a greenhouse.
Peppers at the stage of maturity have a red surface, an elongated conical shape. Their weight is about 100 g. The walls of the vegetable are of medium thickness, sweet.
Bogatyr
A very famous variety of pepper, bred by Moldovan breeders. This plant does not exceed 60 cm in height, however, the yield reaches 7 kg / m2. It takes an average of 130 days to ripen the fruits, so it is recommended to sow seeds in cups for seedlings in February-March.
The shape of the peppers is ovoid, while red and cream-colored vegetables are simultaneously formed on the same bush. Their weight reaches 180 g. Their flesh is juicy, fragrant, sweet.
Many varieties are represented by red peppers, which allows each farmer to choose the most suitable one in terms of taste and agrotechnical characteristics. All of the above crops are great for the southern and middle climatic zone.
green peppers
The green color of a vegetable in some cases may indicate the onset of its ripeness. There are not very many such varieties of pepper, but they are not inferior in taste to fruits of a different color. Green peppers include:
Triton
A variety whose fruits are green in color. True, with the onset of biological maturity, the peppers begin to turn red, so during the collection of the seed, you can see bright red peppers. “Triton” is especially popular because it has a high yield (up to 11 kg / m2), early fruit ripening (110 days), and short stature of the bush (up to 50 cm). The plant is disease-resistant, grows well and bears fruit in open ground.
Peppers are quite long, they contain 2-3 internal chambers. Their flesh is juicy and sweet. The vegetable weighs about 120 g.
Badminton F1
The fruits of the “Badminton” variety do not have such a pronounced green color, their color can rather be attributed to light green or cream. The culture is excellent for the conditions of Siberia, as it is highly resistant to cold. The fruit ripening period is 120 days, so it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in March.
Peppers are cube-like in shape, their flesh is sweet, the walls are 6 mm thick. The vegetable weighs 160 g.
The bush is medium-sized, successfully grows and bears fruit at temperatures above +10 0C. Its yield is 5,5 kg/m2.
Dakar
The variety is mid-season, ripens in 130 days. Its fruits are cube-shaped, sweet, weigh about 210 g. The thickness of their pulp is about 7 mm. The crop is grown in open ground by seedlings, is able to tolerate cold, and is resistant to diseases. Fruits in volume up to 5 kg/m2.
Conclusion
Having chosen a variety of pepper, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with the features and rules of its cultivation in the climatic conditions of Siberia. You can learn about them in the following video:
Peppers are a heat-loving and slightly whimsical culture, however, very popular among gardeners, because its fruits are not only beautiful, tasty, but also healthy. It is doubly difficult to grow a rich harvest in a poor climate, but by following some rules and making an effort, the task becomes feasible even for a novice gardener.