The best varieties of bell pepper for Siberia

It is difficult to grow bell pepper in the harsh climate of Siberia. However, if you make every effort, observing certain conditions of care, this can be done. In the climatic conditions of Siberia, it is much more difficult to get good seedlings from seeds. It must be constantly covered with a film from the night cooling or planted in greenhouses. It is best for Siberia to take pepper seeds early. In a short summer they will have time to bring a harvest. When choosing seed material, you need to pay attention to the packaging. Bulgarian pepper seeds suitable for growing in Siberia will be labeled accordingly.

A few rules for sowing pepper seeds

In order for pepper seeds to sprout well, and healthy seedlings to turn out of them, it is necessary to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology of culture. Experienced gardeners advise doing the following:

• The last decade of February is the best time for sowing pepper seeds for Siberia. The choice of such an early term is determined by the long germination of seeds. The first sprouts hatch on the soil surface around the middle of the fourth week. Plus, by this time, it is necessary to add 45 days of growth of the seedling itself before planting it in the ground.
• Growing peppers begins with the selection of suitable varieties.. We will talk about them further. Seeds must be purchased in specialized stores. It is better if the gardener has his own seed material collected from last year’s crop. Such grains have a high percentage of germination, as they have already adapted to local conditions. If it is decided to grow hybrids, then such seeds will only have to be bought.

  

• Any even the highest quality seeds do not give 100% germination. Bad grains are detected in salt water before planting. According to the consistency, the solution is prepared at about 5%, placing the seeds there for about 10 minutes. Good grains under their weight will sink to the bottom of a container of salt water, and pacifiers will all float to the surface. They need to be collected and thrown away.
• Salt water is drained along with good seeds through cheesecloth. The grains remaining in the gauze are tied with a bag, washed with clean water, then dipped in a 5% manganese solution for half an hour. Prepared seeds are laid out on a plate covered with cotton cloth or several layers of gauze, periodically wetting until they hatch. It usually comes within a week.As soon as the grains have hatched and small embryos have appeared, they are planted in containers. The bottom of the container is covered with expanded clay. It is needed for drainage. Prepared soil with nutrients is better to buy ready-made.
  Important! Experienced gardeners are advised to sprinkle the surface of the soil with wood ash in containers. It will protect seedlings from fungal diseases.
• Seeds are placed in moist soil no deeper than 2 cm. It is optimal to fill the soil on top with a 5 mm layer of river sand. The containers are tightly covered with a transparent film and placed in a warm, dark place.

After the appearance of sprouts, the film is removed from the containers and placed in a lighted place. Seedlings should receive maximum light, otherwise the plants will stretch.

In the video you can see the sowing of seeds:

New Siberian varieties

It’s time to choose the best varieties for Siberia. For clarity, we will consider them with a photo, but I would like to start with new products.

Dandy

Breeders bred this variety of peppers in Western Siberia. Culture refers to the early period of maturation. A low-growing plant grows a maximum of 50 cm in height. The shape of the fruit resembles a small barrel. At the initial stage of ripening, peppers are white with a greenish tinge, and when they reach ripeness, they become bright yellow. The pulp is juicy, up to 8 mm thick. A ripe vegetable weighs about 200 g. The crop is considered high-yielding, and its fruits have an excellent presentation.

Moneybags

Another new productive variety bred by Siberian breeders. The plant does well in open and closed beds. The bush is strong and branched, but low. The maximum plant grows 60 cm in height. Ripe peppers are large cone-shaped with a truncated end. Up to 15 peppercorns can be tied on one bush. A rich red fruit with juicy pulp 8 mm thick weighs about 250 g. From 1 m² you can harvest 5 kg of crop.

sweet chocolate

An unusual dark brown Siberian vegetable is called chocolate because of its color. However, the flesh of a ripe pepper is red inside. The plant grows to a maximum of 80 cm in height. According to the ripening time, the culture belongs to medium-early varieties. Juicy pulp 6 mm thick is very tender and has a specific bitter flavor. Peppers of this variety grow well in open and closed beds.

Golden calf

This pepper was bred on the basis of a popular hybrid and adapted to the Siberian region. By ripening time, the variety belongs to medium-early crops. A plant of medium height with a maximum of 75 cm in height. The fruits are deep yellow and very large. Some specimens can weigh 0,5 kg. The pulp is very juicy, about 10 mm thick. Up to 1 peppercorns can be tied on 14 bush.

Separation of the best varieties by ripening time

The gardener himself determines the best varieties of peppers for himself. Now there is a huge number of hybrids of Bulgarian pepper, bred specifically for the Siberian region. However, if a person is new to growing this crop, then until he finds the best varieties for himself, he will need initial help. Here, reviews of experienced gardeners came in handy, which helped to rank.

early ripening peppers

So, let’s start our review with early ripening peppers:

• Compact bush variety “Kolobok” bears small green fruits. The peppers on the plant stick up.
• undersized variety “Topolin” is probably the most popular in the Siberian region. Ripe fruits weigh about 150 g.
• Another popular Siberian variety of early pepper “Montero” bears large fruits. The fruits are considered universal.
• cultivar variety “Single” Ideal for beginner gardeners. The plant takes root and bears fruit even in the worst climatic conditions.
• Yellow pepper varieties “Selvia” have an attractive appearance. The excellent taste of the fruit makes it the favorite of every gardener who has tried to grow it at least once.

Many more varieties can be added to this list, for example, Latino, Pinocchio, Dobrynya Nikitich, etc. It is impossible to list all of them.

Mid-season peppers

It’s time to move smoothly to mid-early varieties. These crops also produce good yields of peppers in harsh climates:

• cultivar variety “Swallow” thrives well in open and closed beds. The purpose of the fruit is universal.
• Varieties adaptable to all weather conditions “Firstborn of Siberia” differs in fruits of the small size. Excellent taste allows the vegetable to be used universally.
• Pepper bears fruit well in open and closed beds “Gift of Moldova”. The taste value of the fruit is sweet juicy pulp.
• Middle early culture “Victoria” differs in gentle pulp of fruits. The plant brings large yields, is immune to diseases. Ripe peppers are ideal for winter harvesting.
• Despite the harsh climate, the variety “Alyosha Popovich” bears fruit with a thin skin. Oblong peppers are considered universal.
• Thick-walled pepper varieties “Player” very tender and delicious. Ripe fruits become red in color.

Peppers can be added to the listed crops “Vityaz”, “Dawn”, “Aries” and more

Harvest varieties with very tasty fruits

In this subcategory, we decided to include Siberian varieties of peppers with excellent fruit taste. After all, every gardener primarily grows peppers for his own consumption, which means that the fruit must be juicy, sweet and fleshy. Let’s take a look at the rating of crops in this category according to the reviews of gardeners.

Siberian prince

Culture refers to the early period of maturation. The first harvest from the moment of seed germination can be obtained after 114 days. The plant was originally intended for cultivation in open ground or under temporary film cover. An adult bush is tall with powerful branches. Peppers have a standard conical shape and weigh a maximum of 150 g. This vegetable cannot be attributed to fleshy fruits, since their wall thickness is only 5 mm, but the excellent taste and aroma of the pulp made the pepper a favorite of many housewives. The small size and shape of the fruit are ideal for stuffing.

At the initial stage of ripening, the vegetable has a green color with a yellowish tinge, and when fully ripe, it turns red. Productivity from 1 m² is about 4,2 kg. Peppercorns ripen together.

Siberian format

The culture belongs to hybrids of the middle ripening period and was bred by Siberian breeders. The pepper has a peculiar cube shape with 3 or 4 chambers. Ripe fruits turn from green to deep red. On one bush, up to 15 peppercorns can be tied at the same time. When grown in a greenhouse with good feeding, the fruits grow large, weighing about 450 g. There are individual specimens weighing 0,5 kg. On open beds, peppers weighing more than 400 g do not grow.

When planting seedlings, they are guided by the placement of 5–7 plants per 1 m². A medium tall plant grows to a maximum of 80 cm in height. About 1 kg of crop is harvested from 3,5 bush.

Siberian boots

The culture belongs to the hybrids of the early ripening period. It grows well in open beds and under temporary film cover. Bushes are undersized with a maximum of 60 cm in height. The fruit is not very large and weighs only 180 g, but the pulp is very juicy, up to 9 mm thick. Peppers are considered universal.

The culture stably bears fruit even with a lack of light and cold weather. Seeds begin to germinate at 25^оC, however, raise it more than 28^оC is not recommended. The first shoots appear after 2 weeks, and after 60 days, the seedlings are planted in the ground. By this time, the plant has grown to 20 cm tall, with a maximum of 10 leaves.

East market

The plant is distinguished by compact bushes up to 70 cm high. Peppers belong to the middle ripening period. In terms of yield, this variety can also be attributed to average indicators, but its rich red fruits are valued for thick juicy pulp with excellent taste.

Siberian Bonus

Golden-orange fruits can be obtained by growing crops in open and closed beds. Pepper refers to the average ripening period with an average yield. The maximum weight of the fruit is 100 g. Fleshy peppercorns of small sizes are ideal for stuffing.

Tusk

A tall plant requires the construction of a support, as it grows up to 1,4 m high. Peppers ripen early, changing from light green to red. The culture is considered high-yielding. Small-sized fruits weigh a maximum of 150 g, having fleshy pulp with excellent taste.

Conclusion

Every gardener can grow Siberian peppers. We examined the best varieties of peppers for Siberia, according to experienced vegetable growers. Someone will like them, or maybe someone will find another ideal variety for themselves. The main thing is to strictly follow the agricultural technology of the crop and buy high-quality seeds.

The video shows the best varieties of pepper: