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Getting a good harvest depends not only on the exact observance of the agricultural technology of the crop, but also on the correct choice of variety. The culture must be acclimatized to the specific weather conditions of a certain region. Today we will talk about the varieties of peppers of the Northwestern region and find out the rules for choosing the most suitable crops.
What to consider when choosing varieties
When choosing a variety of pepper or its hybrid, it is necessary to take into account the climate of the region where it will grow. For the Northwest, it is optimal to choose crops of an early ripening period with low-growing bushes. If there is a greenhouse on the site, especially if it is heated, you can give preference to tall plants. A good harvest in such conditions can be obtained from mid-season and late hybrids that bring fleshy large peppers.
Seedlings are planted in greenhouse soil 75 days after germination. The climate of the Northwest is characterized by cloudy cool weather until mid-March, so the sowing of seeds for seedlings must be done from about February 15th. The choice of this sowing time is due to the fact that large peppers need 5 months to fully ripen. Thus, in mid-July, you can harvest the first harvest.
There are two concepts such as the stage of technical and biological maturity. In the first version, peppers are usually green or white, still completely unripe, but ready to eat. In the second variant, the fruits are considered fully ripe, acquiring a red or other color characteristic of a particular variety. So the fruits of varietal crops must be plucked in the first stage. In storage, they will ripen on their own. Dutch hybrids are best harvested when the second stage peppers are reached. At this time, they are saturated with sweet juice and a characteristic peppery aroma.
Dutch hybrids late produce large, fleshy fruits. To grow them in the Northwest, you must have a heated greenhouse, as the crop matures in 7 months.
The most popular varieties in the North-West region are “Gift of Moldova” and “Tenderness”. They bear early fruits in the closed ground with tender juicy pulp. But there are also many other varieties and hybrids of sweet pepper that have proven themselves in the cold region.
Variety overview
Since at first they started talking about the varieties “Gift of Moldova” and “Tenderness”, it is reasonable to consider them first, as the most popular. Next, let’s get acquainted with other peppers of different periods of ripening.
Tenderness
Culture is considered universal because of the ability to take root in any climate. Bushes under shelter grow up to 1 m in height, requiring a garter of branches. The period of fruit ripening is considered medium early. The first harvest is taken 115 days after germination. The shape of the vegetable resembles a pyramid with a truncated top. The fleshy pulp, 8 mm thick, becomes rich red after ripening. A mature pepper weighs approximately 100 g. In greenhouse cultivation, the yield is 7 kg / m2.
Gift of Moldova
The plant brings a crop of ripe peppers 120 days after germination, which makes it a mid-early variety. Low bushes grow a maximum of 45 cm in height, compactly folded. Cone-shaped peppercorns have an average pulp thickness of about 5 mm, covered with a smooth skin. When ripe, the light flesh becomes red. The mass of a mature vegetable is approximately 70 g. The yield is good, from 1 m2 you can collect about 4,7 kg of peppers.
Peridot F1
After seedling germination, the first mature crop will appear in 110 days. The culture belongs to early hybrids and is intended for greenhouse cultivation. The tall plant is not heavily leafed, the branches are sprawling, requiring a garter. Large fruits with slightly ribbed inside form 3 or 4 seed chambers. The pulp is juicy, 5 mm thick, covered with a smooth skin, turns red when ripe. The mass of mature pepper is about 160 g.
Agapovsky
A greenhouse culture produces an early harvest about 100 days after seedling germination. Medium-sized bushes are densely covered with foliage, the crown is compact. The shape of the vegetable resembles a prism; ribbing is slightly visible along the walls. Up to 4 seed nests are formed inside. When ripe, the green flesh turns red. Ripe peppers weigh approximately 120 g. The fleshy pulp, 7 mm thick, is highly saturated with juice. The yield of the variety is high, from 1 m2 collect 10 kg of vegetables.
Day F1
The fruits of this early hybrid ripen in greenhouse conditions 90 days after germination. A tall shrub with medium foliage. Cone-shaped peppers with a smooth skin and slightly visible ribbing acquire a red color on the walls when ripe. The fruits on the branches of the bush hang drooping. Under a cold shelter, peppercorns grow smaller, weighing about 50 g. Grown in a heated greenhouse, the hybrid produces larger fruits weighing up to 100 g. The pulp is juicy, 5 mm thick. In greenhouse conditions of the North-West region from 1 m2 you can collect 22 kg of vegetables.
Snegirek F1
Another indoor hybrid brings early harvests in 105 days. However, the full ripening of peppers occurs after 120 days. The plant is very tall, usually grows to 1,6 m in height, sometimes stretches up to 2,1 m. The bush is compact, medium-leaved with drooping peppercorns. The shape of the vegetable resembles a slightly curved prism with a rounded top. Ribbedness is slightly visible on the smooth skin. Inside the red pulp 6 mm thick, 2 or 3 seed chambers are formed. The maximum weight of a ripe peppercorn is approximately 120 g.
Mazurka F1
In terms of ripening, the hybrid belongs to medium-early peppers. The culture is intended for greenhouse cultivation and brings the first crops after 110 days. The bush grows to medium height with limited shoots. The shape of the vegetable is a bit like a cube, where three seed chambers usually form inside. The smooth skin covers the fleshy pulp 6 mm thick. A mature pepper weighs about 175 g.
Pinocchio F1
Greenhouse destination hybrid brings an early harvest, 90 days after germination. The bush grows a little over 1 m in height with short side branches. Usually the plant forms no more than three shoots. The cone-shaped vegetable has a slight ribbing, it turns red when ripe. Tasty juicy pulp 5 mm thick is covered with a strong smooth skin. Mature pepper weighs about 110 g. The hybrid brings large yields. From 1 m2 you can collect more than 13 kg of vegetables.
Spring
A variety of peppers for greenhouse cultivation brings an early harvest 90 days after seedling germination. Tall bush has slightly spreading branches. The cone-shaped peppercorns are covered with a smooth skin, along which ribbing is faintly visible. As the green color matures, the walls turn red. The pulp is fragrant, juicy, up to 6 mm thick. A mature vegetable weighs a maximum of 100 g. The variety is considered high-yielding, bringing more than 11 kg of peppers from 1 m2.
Fiery F1
Greenhouse destination hybrid brings an early harvest 105 days after the seedlings have fully germinated. Tall bushes usually grow 1,4 m in height, but can stretch up to 1,8 m. The plant is not heavily leafed. Peppers, shaped like a prism, have a slight ribbing, plus waviness is observed along the walls. When fully ripe, the green flesh turns red. Inside the vegetable, 2 or 3 seed chambers are formed. The pulp is fragrant juicy, 6 mm thick. The mass of mature pepper is a maximum of 100 g.
Mercury F1
After 90-100 days, the hybrid will bring an early crop of peppers in greenhouse conditions. Bushes grow to an average height of just over 1 m with two or three shoots. The crown is spreading, requiring a garter to the trellis. Cone-shaped peppercorns with rounded tops weigh about 120 g. Dense flesh 5 mm thick is covered with a strong smooth skin. The hybrid is considered high-yielding, bringing with 1m2 about 12 kg of vegetables.
Pilgrim F1
Greenhouse destination hybrid refers to the average ripening period, bringing the first fruits after 125 days. Bushes are tall, but compact require partial garter stems. Cuboid-shaped peppers are characterized by a blunt, slightly depressed top. The skin of the fruit is smooth, along the walls there is a slight waviness. Inside, from 3 to 4 seed chambers are formed. After ripening, the green flesh of the vegetable, about 7 mm thick, turns red. Ripe peppercorn weighs 140 g.
Lero F1
The culture is intended for cultivation on the closed beds. The hybrid is able to bring the first harvest after 90 days. Tall bushes have a compact shape, require a partial crown garter. The shape of peppercorns resembles a heart; inside there are up to three seminal chambers. Fleshy juicy pulp about 9 mm thick is covered with a smooth skin. After maturation, the green walls become red in color. A mature vegetable weighs 85 g.
The video shows the selection of varieties:
Lumina
A long-known and popular variety with undersized bushes brings larger fruits weighing 115 g in the first wave of the harvest. All subsequent peppers grow smaller, weighing no more than 100 g. The shape of the vegetable is cone-shaped, slightly elongated with a sharp nose. Thin flesh, no more than 5 mm thick, in a mature state has a beige color with a pale greenish tint. Peppers taste good without a pronounced aroma and sweet aftertaste. The plant is undemanding in care, adapts to different climatic conditions. The harvested crop can be stored for up to three months.
Ivanhoe
This variety was bred recently, but has already managed to gain popularity among many vegetable growers. Cone-shaped fruits with fleshy walls 8 mm thick in a mature state acquire a rich orange or red color. A ripe peppercorn weighs about 130 g. Inside, the vegetable has 4 seed chambers richly stuffed with grains. Compact bushes of medium size must be tied at least to wooden stakes. The harvested crop can be stored for 2 months without loss of presentation.
Marinkin tongue
The culture has an increased adaptation to aggressive climatic conditions and poor soils. Giving the plant poor care, it will still thank you with a generous harvest. Bushes grow a maximum of 0,7 m in height. The crown is very spreading, requiring a mandatory garter. The cone-shaped, slightly curved peppers weigh about 190 g. The 1 cm thick flesh has a characteristic crunch. After full ripening, the vegetable becomes red with a cherry tint. A plucked crop can be stored for 1,5 months.
Triton
A very early variety is able to bring a good harvest in Siberian conditions under the condition of greenhouse cultivation.. The plant does not care about the absence of sunny warm days, it is not bothered by prolonged rains and cold weather. Bushes grow compact medium size. Cone-shaped peppers weigh a maximum of 140 g. The flesh is juicy. 8 mm thick. After ripening, the vegetable becomes red or yellow-orange in color.
Eroshka
An early ripe variety of pepper brings medium-sized fruits weighing about 180 g. Neatly folded bushes grow no more than 0,5 m in height. The pulp is juicy, but not too fleshy, only 5 mm thick. According to its intended purpose, the vegetable is considered a salad direction. The plant bears fruit well when planted tightly. The harvested crop is stored for 3 months.
Coffin
Another popular variety has a compact bush structure up to 0,7 m high. For reliability, it is advisable to tie up the plant. Cone-shaped peppercorns with a pulp thickness of 7 mm weigh about 180 g. Almost all fruits are even, sometimes there are specimens with a curved spout. The vegetable tastes sweet with a peppery aroma. The harvested crop is stored for a maximum of 2,5 months.
Czardas
The popularity of the variety was brought by the color of its fruits. As it matures, the range of colors changes from lemon to deep orange. Cone-shaped peppers with a pulp thickness of 6 mm grow to a weight of approximately 220 g. The height of the bushes is a maximum of 0,6 m. The vegetable is very tasty, even plucked at the stage of technical ripeness. The plucked crop is stored for 2 months.
cabin boy
Low-growing bushes with a maximum of 0,5 m in height bring excellent yields in dense planting. The vegetable can be eaten green, only its watery pulp is slightly fragrant and almost unsweetened. Such peppercorns weigh about 130 g. A ripe vegetable adds a little weight, acquires sweetness, peppery aroma. The flesh turns red. Cone-shaped fruits can be stored for 2,5 months.
Conclusion
The video shows the cultivation of peppers in a cold climate:
In addition to the crops considered, there are a huge number of other varieties of early peppers that can bear fruit in the greenhouse conditions of the Northwest. And if there is still heating, a good harvest is guaranteed.