Varieties of hot pepper for open ground

Varieties of hot peppers are not as common as varieties of sweet, which is why it is very difficult to choose the one that is right for you. We will figure out which varieties are represented today on the seed market, and how to make the right choice if you are going to grow it in open ground.

Features of growing pepper in open ground

The process of growing hot peppers in open ground is complicated due to the following conditions:

pepper is a heat-loving and light-loving culture, and in most regions of our country summer does not indulge in warmth and light;
almost all varieties and hybrids have a long vegetative period, reaching 135-150 days, and our summer is not so long;
regions are characterized by sudden changes in temperature and wind, which is detrimental to this vegetable crop.

According to these conditions, at first it may seem that it is impossible to grow pepper in open ground in Our Country, however, this is not so. Many gardeners successfully grow both hot and sweet peppers, following a certain pattern:

first, seedlings are grown under those conditions that are very important for a vegetable;
as soon as the earth warms up, the seedlings are planted in open ground, where they get used to the conditions and produce a crop within a few weeks.

These features are good both for growing in the southern regions and in the middle lane. As for the varieties and hybrids of hot pepper, you should decide on the parameters according to which summer residents will make a choice in the store. Sometimes you can take seeds from neighbors, but more often you want to surprise them with a new interesting variety.

Seed selection rules

When talking about hot peppers, the variety “Chili” always comes to mind, however, the variety of seeds today is much wider. To make the right choice, you need to decide on the following selection criteria:

the duration of a stable warm summer in the region (this is a must for outdoor cultivation);
productivity;
ripening period;
resistance of a hybrid or variety to diseases, viruses and low light;
taste qualities.

As for the yield, it is important to know in advance what the fruits will be intended for:

for canning;
fresh consumption;
seasoning production.

Decide how much hot pepper you need in the fall.

Taste is also of great importance. All varieties can be divided into several types:

with poorly expressed bitterness;
peninsular;
quite sharp;
hot peppers.

Since the substance capsaicin is responsible for the sharpness, its content is determined on a scale called the Scoville scale. A simplified table of the content of this element in this crop contains 10 points, we will limit ourselves to four, since in Our Country there is no particular craving for growing extremely hot varieties.

The ripening period is correlated with the duration of summer. If it is short, preference is given to early ripening varieties. The stability of the plant is also important today, because the weather conditions here are different from the natural ones for a pepper crop.

The best varieties of hot pepper

Let’s go directly to the varieties of hot peppers. Everything described below can be grown outdoors without fear of being left without a crop. We make the choice based on the popularity of the variety and its adaptability to our conditions.

Aurora 81

This variety belongs to mid-season, in appearance the fruits are elongated in the form of a trunk. The height of the bush reaches one meter. Ripening from the moment the first shoots appear will be approximately 145 days. The pepper is well stored, has a low degree of sharpness, which is quite suitable for pickled salads and fresh consumption.

Astrakhan 147

It is one of the most sought after on the market today. It’s all about its plasticity and stability. It is ideal for outdoor cultivation. Of course, he will be as comfortable as possible in the southern regions, but summer residents successfully grow it in the middle lane. The ripening period reaches 122 days, the plant is medium in size, gives a good harvest of very hot peppers.

Ram Horn (yellow)

Refers to the types of semi-hot pepper, most often goes specifically for conservation. In private large greenhouses, it is often planted for commercial sale. The process of fruiting in open ground increases to 145-150 days. Fruits of medium size on low compact bushes.

hungarian yellow

One of the most popular peppers in the world is considered medium in severity. This variety looks very beautiful on the beds. Resistant to blossom end rot and some diseases. Other varieties of Hungarian pepper are much more bitter. Until technical maturity, you will have to wait 125 days, although this is a short time for pepper culture. The plant is very compact, low, the use of trellises for garters and bases is optional.

Vizier

It ripens for a long time (150 days), but it is very beautiful, bears fruit for a long time and well. The shape of the pepper is unusual, extremely rare – chalmoid (see photo). Planting conditions are standard, resistance to certain diseases is available. Pulp of medium sharpness. The bush is tall, the basis for growing is a trellis. They can decorate the table and marinate.

Magic bouquet

So named because of the bouquet arrangement of the fruit. It ripens quite quickly (112 days), which makes it possible to grow it in the middle lane in open ground. Refers to semi-hot peppers, has a thin wall. The fruits themselves are very small, so a yield of 1 kilogram per square meter is considered significant.

Homer

Another hybrid of peninsular pepper. Fruits of medium size on low compact bushes. Refers to early ripe varieties, fruiting occurs in 112-115 days. Good for fresh consumption as it is juicy and thick-walled; abundant and long fruiting. Looks good, no flaws.

Dinosaur

Up to 5,9 kilograms (per 1 square meter) of crop can be harvested from plants of this hybrid. The wall of the pepper is very thick, the pulp is juicy, moderately bitter. The plant can tolerate the slight aridity of the region, but is extremely demanding on sunlight. Do not forget about this, the seedlings will have to be additionally highlighted.

Danube

The hybrid is widely known among gardeners and is valued for a rich harvest and resistance to arid climate. It is worth paying attention to the height of the plant (over one meter), which will oblige to create a basis for the garter. The fruits ripen quickly (102 days), have a green or red color, an elongated shape.

Variety “Burning nose”

It is worth trying to grow this hybrid, which is one of the most popular today. Peppers ripen early, after a maximum of 112 days, the walls are thick, juicy, the flesh is spicy. The sowing scheme is standard, the yield is high. Can be dried, pickled and eaten fresh.

It sucks

Interesting trapezoidal peppers are sure to attract attention. Outwardly, they bear little resemblance to spicy varieties, but their taste is quite piquant. It ripens relatively early, in 110 days. The harvest is very rich, from three to four bushes you can collect from 5 to 8 kilograms.

The Dragon

Already from the name it becomes clear that its pulp is very bitter. The ripening process is not early, but not late (115 days), during which time beautiful fruits of green or red pepper are formed on medium-sized bushes. The variety really needs lighting, but patiently endures drought. Of course, do not forget that the culture as a whole loves watering with warm water, and the earth should always be loose and fertilized.

Impala variety

This is a fairly stable hybrid, which is distinguished by large long fruits of good quality. Another feature: early ripening, which is limited to 65 days. Excellent palatability, resistance to heat and tobacco mosaic virus – all this makes Impala one of the best varieties of hot peppers.

cayenne bitter

The variety itself is one of the most popular in the world. It is grown even in the north in greenhouses, as it is considered the most popular spice. When people talk about chili peppers, they mean exactly the cayenne pepper variety. It has a bright spicy aroma and strong pungency. The fruits are long, large, ripens quite early (112 days).

Caprice

The fruits of “Caprice” look like berries, this is an unusually beautiful variety. It is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus, ripens well in the open field, and despite the fact that the fruits are very small, the bush bears fruit for a long time, giving a large harvest.

Chinese Fire

The hybrid is truly hot, which is why it is included in the best varieties of bitter pepper. The ripening period does not exceed 115 days, and disease resistance makes the variety universal. Pepper is very fond of lighting, the sun, tolerates heat well.

Variety “Wit”

Quite popular throughout the country, as well as in Ukraine and Moldova. Pepper ripens in 95 days, which is a big plus. The peppers are small in size, the yield is very large, and the flesh is juicy and savory. The scheme of sowing seeds is standard.

Mother-in-law language

One of the most popular peppers, it is resistant to drought, which is important for the southern regions of Our Country. Growing conditions are standard, ripens after 100 days. The medium-sized fruits themselves have a green and red skin color.

Tula

This hybrid is famous for the fact that the plants are short, the fruits on it are of a beautiful bright scarlet color, and the pulp of the pepper is spicy. It is undoubtedly included in the list of “The Best Varieties of Hot Peppers in Our Country”, since it is quite resistant to our conditions. The period from the first sprouts to technical ripening is 100 days.

Ukrainian

Another extremely popular pepper. He is not afraid of most viruses (TMV), nor standard diseases. Pepper ripens in 120 days, gives a high yield, up to 1,5 kilograms per 1 square meter, endures temperature drops to critical ones. It is for this that many gardeners love him and are planted annually in open ground on the sunny side of the site.

Habanero

Let’s return to the varieties known all over the world. Today, their seeds are also successfully sold in our stores for summer residents. The variety “Habanero” is distinguished by the unsurpassed beauty of the fruit and the pungency of the pulp of the pepper. In Latin America, not a single large feast can do without it, but in order to grow it with us, we will have to additionally highlight the seedlings. Pepper tolerates heat well, but cannot bear fruit without sunlight. Fruit ripening is 110 days.

The video below shows how Habanero grows in Mexico:

Habañero pepper

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Jalapeno

One of the champions in the pungency of the pulp is, no doubt, the famous Jalapeno pepper. He is also known all over the world. It is picky about sunlight and resistant to heat. Bush of medium size, requires pruning. Fruiting of this variety occurs after 110 days.

As for the pruning of hot pepper varieties and the characteristics of the formation of a bush, detailed information is in the video below:

Growing hot peppers