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Previously, among gardeners, it was generally accepted that it was almost impossible to grow a tasty, ripe bell pepper on open ground in domestic climatic latitudes. Like, this requires certain temperature regimes, which in the summer do not always spoil us. However, thanks to the work of breeders, this opinion is currently erroneous. There are many new varieties of bell peppers for open ground, adapted to modest summer temperatures.
5 most popular varieties
Modern selection includes more than 800 types of sweet pepper, which can be successfully grown in the middle climatic zone. Of these, almost half is intended for cultivation in open ground. At the same time, among the total mass of varieties, there are sales leaders that are especially popular with farmers and gardeners. They got their fame because of the high yield, excellent taste, unpretentiousness in care and other advantages. Analyzing the varieties proposed by manufacturers, you can make a kind of rating: the 5 most popular varieties of pepper for open ground.
Gift of Moldova
Perhaps the most popular variety of pepper. It attracts gardeners with the appearance of a vegetable, adaptability to any climatic conditions and soils, and the ability to bear fruit abundantly.
The bush of the plant is relatively low – up to 50 cm. Its rich red fruits are cone-shaped. A plant of medium early ripening, gives the first ripe fruits 130 days after the seed is sown. The length of the pepper does not exceed 10 cm, its average weight is at the level of 110 g. The pulp is sweet, juicy, thick enough (5 mm), the skin is thin. The yield of the variety is approximately 5 kg / m2.
Ivanhoe
Sweet pepper for open ground. The color of the vegetable can be creamy white or red. In addition to excellent taste, the advantage of the variety is the early period of fruit ripening – 115 days.
The cone-shaped fruit weighs an average of 100-120 g. The internal cavity of the pepper has 2-3 partitions.
Plant height up to 70 cm. High yield up to 7 kg/m2 and resistance to cold, some diseases.
Lumina (Belozerka)
Pepper seeds of this variety are recommended to be sown for seedlings in March. Given the fruit ripening period (120 days), the harvest in this case can be obtained from July to August.
The plant is quite low – up to 50 cm, however, bears fruit abundantly. Its yield is approximately 8 kg/m2. The culture is picky about the soil and growth conditions.
Pepper has a conical shape with 2-3 faces. The thickness of its wall is 5 cm. The pulp of the vegetable is nutritious, juicy, sweet. The skin is cream colored. The average weight of bell pepper is 120 g.
Bogatyr
The variety of pepper of the Moldavian selection is recognized as one of the best. Its fruits are green and red in color.
Inside there are 2-4 chambers. The mass of one sweet pepper is approximately equal to 160-170 g. Peppers ripen 120 days after sowing the seed.
Bush up to 60 cm high, gives a crop of 7 kg / m2. A feature of the variety is the possibility of a long period of storage of vegetables – up to 2 months.
Winnie the Pooh
Representative of a low-growing variety of early ripening (105 days). The height of the bush does not exceed 30 cm, the yield is 5 kg / m2. Fruit weight 50-70 g. The color of the pepper is red, the pulp is juicy, the shape is conical. The culture was bred by Moldavian breeders. The advantage of culture is resistance to diseases.
The above varieties of pepper are considered the best in relation to other analogues. Their taste qualities are on top, the yield is excellent. They are perfect for outdoor areas even under relatively harsh climatic conditions. Suitable for the climate of Siberia.
Varieties for harsh climates
Our Country is so big that its territory covers several climatic latitudes. Of course, the conditions for farmers in the north and south of the country differ significantly. That is why breeders have bred a number of unpretentious varieties specifically for the conditions of Siberia. Such bell peppers do not require a long light period and high summer temperatures with high humidity to ripen. The varieties below are unpretentious to the composition of the soil, successfully grow on open ground and can please even beginner gardeners in Siberian conditions with a good harvest.
Firstborn of Siberia
The variety is early maturing, resistant to a number of diseases. A little more than 115 days pass from the day of sowing the seed to the receipt of the first harvest. To harvest in early summer, bell pepper seeds can be sown for seedlings already in February-March. Seedlings at the age of 55 days need to be planted. The variety is undersized, the height of the plant does not exceed 45 cm. However, the yield of the variety is amazing – up to 12 kg / m2. Due to the high yield of fruits, it is considered one of the best.
Noteworthy is the amazing taste of sweet pepper for open ground. The thickness of its wall is large – up to 10 mm. The pulp itself is very juicy and tender. The shape of the fruit is pyramidal, its length is up to 9 cm, weight is about 70 g. Bulgarian pepper of this variety has a light yellow or red color.
Novosibirsk
This variety of bell pepper is represented by a tall plant up to 1 meter. On it single peppers of bright red color are abundantly formed. The crop yield is low – up to 4 kg / m2. The first vegetables ripen within 100 days after sowing the seed. For cultivation, it is recommended to use the seedling method. The culture was bred by Siberian breeders.
Sweet pepper, weighing up to 60 g. Fruit wall thickness 6 mm.
Siberian
Large sweet peppers of this variety weigh up to 150 g. They resemble a cube in shape. They have excellent taste. The pulp is sweet, juicy, thick. The skin is thin. The vegetable is suitable for preparing culinary dishes and winter preparations.
A plant up to 60 cm high. Pleases with the first fruits 115 days after sowing the seed for seedlings. Productivity reaches 7 kg/m2, while adverse weather conditions slightly affect the number of fruits obtained.
These undersized varieties are great for open ground. However, in relatively unfavorable conditions, the beds should be covered with polyethylene in order to create the best microclimate for the plant.
High-yielding varieties
When choosing a variety of bell pepper, you involuntarily pay attention to the yield. I don’t want to occupy large areas of land to get a couple of kilograms of vegetables. Especially when it comes to farming, when the sale of crops is considered the main source of income. So, the most high-yielding varieties of bell pepper are:
Kapitoshka
Peppers “Kapitoshka” are large, with thick walls (7,5 mm). They ripen in 100 days from the day of sowing. Their color is green or red. The shape of the fruit is conical. The average weight of one vegetable is 80 g.
The plant is low – up to 55 cm, semi-spreading. Needs regular feeding, watering, loosening. With proper care, it bears fruit in the amount of up to 22 kg / m2.
Suite
A high yielding bell pepper variety. From one compact bush up to 55 cm high, you can collect more than 5 kg of vegetables. The color of the fruit is green or bright red. Their length is approximately equal to 10-13 cm, weight 50-60 g. The pulp is thick (7-8 mm), juicy, fragrant. The fruits ripen 120 days after sowing the seed. March is the best time for sowing seedlings. 1 m2 open ground is recommended to plant 4-5 bushes. This allows you to get up to 25 kg of peppers from 1 m2.
Forward
The variety is represented by a tall plant. It should be planted in open ground with a frequency of no more than 3 bushes per 1 m2. Be sure to provide a garter bush. The variety is disease resistant. Its fruits ripen in an average of 125 days. For seedlings, seeds are sown in March. Harvesting with this schedule falls in June.
Ripe peppers are green or bright red in color. Their length is up to 15 cm, weight reaches 500 g. With such fruit parameters, the variety is deservedly considered a record holder. The crop yield is also high – 18 kg / m2. The taste of the vegetable is excellent.
Peppers with a unique color
The uniqueness of pepper lies in the fact that fruits of different colors can grow on one bush. This makes the culture a decoration of the garden. Among the bright red, green and orange peppers, there are species that have a unique, interesting pepper color.
Watercolor
Indeed, as if the peppers of this variety are painted with paints. Their color is represented by a mixture of red and lilac. You can see such a unique creation of nature in the photo below.
This variety is ultra-early, its fruits are ready for use after 60-70 days from the day of sowing. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, up to 15 cm long. The weight of the vegetable is 30 g, the pulp is juicy, fragrant. Crop yield up to 12 kg/m2.
The plant is quite tall – up to 80 cm, requires a garter, top dressing, loosening. A crop of 3 bushes per 1 m is planted2 of the soil.
Amethyst
One of the best varieties for open ground. Belongs to the category of cold-resistant, high-yielding. Peppers have a distinctive purple color and a cube-shaped fruit.
The pulp has an amazing aroma, it is very juicy and tender. The weight of one sweet pepper reaches 160 g. The period from seed sowing to fruit ripening is only 110 days. The plant is represented by a compact bush, up to 70 cm high. Productivity is high – up to 12 kg / m2.
Juicy fragrant peppers of this variety are painted in a mixture of green and red. Their shape is cuboid, with a rib up to 15 cm long. The weight of one fruit is significant – about 500 g. Pepper pulp is fragrant, especially juicy, sweet.
The plant is vigorous, needs a garter. Bushes should be planted on open ground no thicker than 3 pcs / m2. For cultivation, the seedling method is mainly used, with sowing seeds in March and harvesting in June. The plant perfectly forms ovaries and bears fruit in the amount of up to 18 kg / m2.
Cupid
The variety is distinguished not only by its pleasant taste and aroma, but also by its amazing shape and color. A short period of fruit ripening allows you to feast on a vegetable already after 110 days from the moment of sowing the seed. The plant is tall, but not too spreading, so it can be planted at a density of 4 pcs/m2. To obtain an early harvest, it is recommended to sow seeds in February-March for seedlings.
Heart-shaped peppers are green-red in color. Their average weight is 300 g. The total yield of the variety is 10 kg/m2.
Peppers have an even more interesting shape. “Heart of the Beloved”. Their image can be seen in the photo below.
Line 58
These yellow peppers are more like tomatoes in shape: rounded, 7-8 cm in diameter. At the same time, the flesh is thick, fleshy, tender. The color of the pepper is light green or golden yellow. The fruits ripen for a sufficiently long period of time after sowing – 150 days. The variety was bred in Moldova, it is resistant to cold.
The bush is medium tall, low – up to 55 cm. Its leaves are round, dark green. Crop yield 6 kg/m2.
Similar in terms of agrotechnical characteristics and appearance to the variety “Line 58” is “Kolobok”, having a bright red color and grade “Sun” with orange fruits. You can see the image of these peppers below.
Conclusion
The choice of pepper variety depends on many criteria. First of all, these are the existing climatic conditions, which the gardener cannot change. The second fundamental criterion is taste preferences, because peppers differ not only in shape, color, but also in taste and aroma. The yield of the cultivated variety is also of no small importance. Finding all these qualities in one variety is quite difficult, but given the feedback and experience of experienced gardeners, you can successfully start a personal history of growing peppers.