Thick-walled varieties of pepper for open ground 

Thick-walled sweet peppers are excellent juicy fruits that you can grow on your own, even in open ground. Of course, you will have to adhere to certain growing rules, since pepper is a heat-loving crop, and our climate is not always acceptable for it. Let’s talk in more detail about growing conditions and which varieties have the thickest fruit wall.

Conditions for growing sweet peppers in open ground

From the moment the first shoots of a pepper crop appear until the fruits ripen, a rather long period passes: on average, it is 110-125 days. Provided that all this time the temperature should be above +20 degrees, in some regions summer residents understand that this is impossible. Such a long summer is found only in the south, moreover, the pepper culture is extremely demanding on the abundance of sunlight.

However, there is a way out of the situation. The process of growing peppers is divided into three separate stages:

• selection and sowing of seeds;
• growing seedlings at home;
• planting seedlings in open ground.

This method is called “seedling” and is appropriate both in central Our Country and in the south. Now let’s move on to thick-walled varieties of sweet peppers.

Varieties of thick-walled sweet pepper

We will describe only varieties of sweet thick-walled pepper for open ground and hybrids. The table below shows the varieties and wall thickness of the fruit.

Among these peppers there are varieties of various colors:

• yellow;
• green;
• orange;
• brown;
• take

Do not worry, this variety depends on natural features, peppers of unusual colors are also useful and edible.

Asti

It belongs to the best varieties of pepper grown in Our Country. It is very beautiful, has bright colors and a thick wall. The fruits have a weight of up to 200 grams, the yield per 1 square meter is an average of 10 kilograms. This is an excellent indicator. The fruits ripen on the 110th day after the appearance of the first shoots.

Big Mom

Very large and sweet peppers are resistant to tobacco mosaic virus. It belongs to early ripe varieties and bears fruit after 95 days. Fruits are well stored, transported over long distances. Grown according to the standard scheme. They are found in several color variations from different agricultural firms.

big papa

The Big Dad variety is famous not only for thick-walled peppers, but also for the magnificent color of the fruit. The photo shows what beautiful peppers you get with a juicy purple hue. Fruiting occurs after 104 days from the emergence of seedlings. The yield is very high and often reaches 7 kilograms per square. The variety is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.

Bogdan

The variety is represented by fruits weighing up to 300 grams, these are real giants. At the same time, the plant itself is low and sometimes does not require a garter. The color is also beautiful: a shade from yellow to orange. “Bogdan” is resistant to drought, bears fruit for a long time and abundantly. It belongs to the early varieties of sweet pepper, ripens in 100 days.

Granova

The sweet and large variety “Granova”, just like the previous one, is famous for the size of the fruit. The bush is low, strong. Fruiting occurs after 100 days, it is ideal for outdoor cultivation. “Granova” is resistant to aridity of air and soil, but is extremely picky about light.

united

A hybrid with an interesting name is resistant to some diseases and vertex rot. Good yields (up to 5 kilograms per square) will please any gardener. The plants are low, strong, and the fruits are quite large, with a pleasant peppery aroma. Perfect for cooking any dishes and eating fresh.

Golden miracle

Already from the name it becomes clear that the pepper will have a golden color. This pepper is considered one of the most popular according to sales. It looks beautiful in salads, in marinades and even when frying. The fruits of the “Golden Miracle” are very large, located on low bushes. Pepper belongs to mid-season varieties, ripens in 125 days.

golden anniversary

This variety is excellent for outdoor cultivation in central Our Country, as the plant easily tolerates a short-term drop in temperature. It is necessary to plant seeds for seedlings either in February or in early spring, since the ripening period is 160 days. Plants are low, rather strong, peppers are initially dark green, turning into bright yellow.

Золотой фазан

The mid-season “Golden Pheasant” ripens 130 days after the appearance of sprouts. Peppers are very juicy and one of the thickest-walled. It is resistant to some diseases, is planted according to the standard scheme. Demanding on soil fertility, watering and sunlight. Outwardly, the pepper resembles a persimmon fruit.

Indalo

The hybrid named “Indalo” is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus. It bears excellent fruit and belongs to mid-season varieties ripening by the 120th day. They are grown as a standard, the bush turns out to be tall, which is why only two stems are initially formed, otherwise the number of fruits will be reduced. You do not need to tie up, the trellis will serve as the base. Peppers are bright yellow large, reach 300 grams with a length of 11-12 centimeters.

California miracle

One of the most popular thick-walled peppers in the country. It grows well in the southern regions and the Chernozem region, since the favorable temperature for growing ranges from 24 to 25 degrees above zero. The plant is powerful, the fruits are medium, have interesting scuffs. The variety ripens after a maximum of 130 days.

Cardinal

The unusual color scheme of the fruit will undoubtedly attract the attention of anyone who is interested in growing peppers on their own. Thick-walled pepper “Cardinal” is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus. Pepper is early ripe, ripens in just 80-90 days. The yield is extremely high, reaching 14 kilograms per square meter. The variety is universal and can be used in any dish.

King Kong

Thick-walled pepper “King Kong” is not only very beautiful, but also one of the largest. One such fruit can reach 500 grams. These are real giants, which justifies the name itself. The ripening period is also short, only 90-95 days, fruiting is long. Another plus is the ability to set fruit at low temperatures.

Red giant

One of the most resistant varieties, it bears fruit both in the Urals and in Siberia, withstands temperature drops and extreme heat and drought. At the same time, this does not affect the formation of ovaries. The yield is extremely high, up to 10 kilograms per square meter. The fruits themselves are huge, reaching 600 grams in weight. The pepper itself is long, the bush is powerful, tall, grown on trellises.

Red bell

The mid-season hybrid “Red Bell” ripens at an average height of the bushes. The pepper itself is very fragrant and juicy. The plant is not afraid of top rot, some diseases. Peppers of medium size, grown in open ground. The variety is universal, the requirements for growing are standard.

Gingerbread Man

The name for the variety was not chosen by chance. Peppers have a rounded shape, they look interesting on the beds and when pickled whole. In addition, it belongs to one of the best thick-walled varieties of peppers. Bred in Moldova, the yield is high, and fruiting occurs after 140-155 days. Plants are quite low.

Mercedes

On one standard plant of the Mercedes variety, about 15-20 peppers are formed, each of which reaches a weight of 180-200 grams. This explains the high popularity among summer residents. The variety is classified as early ripe, unpretentious. The use is universal, it is especially good fresh, because it has a pleasant aroma.

Novogoshary

Another attractive variety in terms of appearance. The fruits are rounded, slightly flattened and look a bit like Kolobok peppers. He is not afraid of the tobacco mosaic virus, the ovaries are easily formed on standard bushes about 4 months after sowing. Fruits can be removed green and red.

Ozharovsky

Hybrid seedlings are planted in the ground at the age of 55 days, for this they choose a warm sunny day, preferably in the afternoon. The variety is early, gives a bountiful harvest of fairly large fruits. Mistresses love to use it in conservation.

The Orange Miracle

Pepper has a bright orange color, the fruits are quite large, like the plant itself – it is tall and powerful. The variety itself ripens early, is not capricious and is perfect for growing in open ground.

Firstborn of Siberia

This pepper is known to many summer residents, it is unpretentious in cultivation, disease-resistant, and gives a large harvest. It was specially created for central Our Country. The plant is low, not sprawling, but a large number of ovaries form on the shoots. The fruits themselves are small.

fat man

The mid-early variety “Tolstyachok” has a universal use, responds well to top dressing and is ideal for growing in open ground. He does not like crowding, so it is recommended to plant 3 plants per square meter. Seedlings do not like picking.

An overview of thick-walled disease-resistant peppers is also shown in the video below.

Conclusion

Thick-walled peppers are very popular, they are juicy, fragrant, and some of them reach huge sizes. It is always a pleasure to harvest such a crop on your site!