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Among all varieties of pepper in suburban areas, the plump sweet takes the leading position in terms of cultivation. This versatile vegetable is great for fresh consumption, cooking and canning. In addition, every year the selection offers new products for sale. Round varieties delicious thick-walled peppers for open ground, with early maturity, high yield and extraordinary taste. How to choose the right variety, what criteria to rely on, and what features of cultivation and care should you pay attention to?
The main criteria for choosing a variety
Of course, the first thing to consider when choosing a variety for open ground is the conditions for its cultivation. If you are going to plant a new, unfamiliar variety for you, carefully read the instructions for the planting material. Strong and healthy seedlings planted in an open area is the key to obtaining a high and tasty harvest.
Please note that pepper is a thermophilic culture, and therefore for central Russia, Siberia and the Urals, choose early maturing varieties with high resistance to temperature extremes and high humidity. Take into account the fact that the seedlings will have to be raised at home or in greenhouse conditions, observing all the conditions for feeding and watering.
Round varieties of plump peppers for open ground give high friendly yields in the southern regions of Russia, but for summer residents living in a temperate and northern climate, to grow a crop, it will be necessary to provide protection against sudden cold snaps and winds. This does not in the least deny that the crop can be obtained under conditions of planting seedlings in open ground, but the choice of the variety will need to be approached selectively. Consider the fact that you will need to prepare the soil for the transfer of seedlings, fertilizing it with mineral and nitrogen microelements, and at the beginning of the season, be sure to provide a film cover.
Early varieties of thick-walled sweet peppers
There is a wide range of planting material on the market for growing early hybrids and varieties in the open field. When choosing, pay attention to the fact that it is the hybrids that combine such qualities as fast germination of seeds, plant resistance to many diseases characteristic of this culture.
When crossed with parent plants, sweet round pepper hybrids give the best yield and have excellent taste. The only downside to planting plump pepper hybrids outdoors is that you won't be able to use the seeds of the fruit to grow vegetables next season.
The planting material obtained from the peppers of previous crops is like two drops of water similar to its parents. If you are satisfied with the result obtained last year, feel free to use the seeds from these plants.
Bull
An early variety of sweet peppers for planting in greenhouses and outdoors. The fruits ripen 45-50 days from the first shoots. The walls of the pepper during the ripening period reach a thickness of 0.7-1 cm, and their length is up to 12 cm.However, in terms of taste, this variety is somewhat inferior to others, and is focused on use in culinary processing or canning. The plant belongs to bush, compactly planted in small areas of the garden.
Gingerbread man
Early thick pepper with an average fruit weight during full ripening - 150-180 gr. The variety is quite resistant to growing conditions in the open field, is not susceptible to wilting and fungal diseases. Among the agrarians of central Russia and Siberia, he received well-deserved recognition as a plant that can withstand sudden changes in temperature in the air and on the soil. The growing season is up to 50 days. The fruit is round in shape, with a smooth red skin. The gingerbread man has a sweetish taste, it is used for culinary processing, conservation, fresh consumption.
Hercules
Refers to early varieties of pepper, resistant to growing outdoors in the southern regions and central Russia. The plant has the shape of a spherical bush, with a height of 60-70 cm. Fruits during full ripening can grow up to 15 cm in length, with an average weight of 250-300 grams. The peel is dense, has a deep red or green color, the wall can reach a thickness of 0.5-0.7 cm. In agriculture, Hercules is recognized as the best fruit for canning and freezing.
Yellow and red bull
These are two different varieties, but they differ only in the color of the fruit skin. Both are mid-season plants with a growing season of 55-60 days from the first shoots. The best harvest Yellow and Red bulls give in a greenhouse, however, in the southern regions of Russia they are also grown in open areas.
Pepper is resistant to overflow or short-term drought. Feels great in warm ground. Not susceptible to diseases typical of the culture, such as tobacco and potato viruses.
During the ripening period, the fruits reach a size of 12-15 cm, the average weight of one pepper can be 200-250 grams.
Apricot Favorite
An excellent early maturing variety intended for cultivation in greenhouses, greenhouses and in open field conditions. The plant is highly resistant to temperature changes in the air, however, when transferring seedlings to open areas, it requires a heated and fertilized soil.
Fruits are small, in the period of full ripening they reach 10-12 cm in size, with an average weight of 100-150 grams. Wall thickness - 5-7 mm. From one bush, 50-60 cm high, you can collect up to 7 kg of tasty, bright red or orange fruits.
Big daddy
This early ripening variety seems to be intended for lovers of delicious exoticism. Big Papa is a thick-walled sweet pepper, the fruits of which are purple or red-brown. Fruits are cuboid, with firm and juicy pulp. During the period of full maturation, the thickness of the Big Papa wall can reach 12-15 mm. The average weight of one fruit is 200-220 grams. This giant belongs to the universal fruit, perfectly amenable to freezing and canning.
Among gardeners, it gained well-deserved popularity, thanks to its compact and undersized bushes. This makes it possible to compactly plant peppers in small open areas.
Mid-season varieties of thick-walled sweet peppers
Aeneas
Mid-season sweet variety thick-walled pepper... When choosing planting material, pay attention to the fact that the powerful, spreading bushes of this plant, when planted in open ground, require a garter. During the period of cessation of growth, the plant can reach 80 cm and more.
Aeneas is ranked by farmers among the most useful and delicious varieties of round plump peppers. Its dense and juicy pulp contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, therefore, like no other, it is recommended for fresh consumption. The fruits are large, with walls up to 10-12 mm thick. A distinctive feature of Aeneas - it perfectly tolerates long-term transportation and storage, therefore it is ideal for growing for sale.
Sultan
The variety is suitable for growing in greenhouses and outdoors. It has a high yield when planting seedlings in warm, well-fertilized soil. Fruits are small in size, slightly elongated, with an average wall thickness of up to 8 mm. The skin is dense, shiny, red in color.
Despite the fact that the pepper does not belong to round varieties, its pulp has excellent taste, and the variety itself is referred to as universal by gardeners. It can be not only canned, but also frozen.
Please note that this variety is adapted to low temperatures, therefore it is suitable for growing even in the climatic zones of the Urals and Siberia.
Ivanhoe
An excellent thick mid-season variety that delights gardeners with high yields. The ripening period is 90-100 days from the date of formation of the first shoots. The length of the fruit is up to 13 cm, and the average weight is 150 g, with a wall thickness of 6-8 mm.
An interesting feature of this variety is that its fruits can be colored both red and greenish-yellow.
Ivanhoe is resistant to small temperature fluctuations in the air and soil, immune to potato and tobacco viruses, mosaic and early wilting.
Antaeus
Mid-season fruitful variety with beautiful red, slightly flattened fruits. The wall of the fruit during ripening can reach a thickness of 9-12 mm, and the weight can reach 250-300 grams.
A distinctive feature of the Antey variety is that the planting material is sown exclusively in peat planting pots, since the root of the plant is fragile and may not tolerate the rupture. The plant is resistant to a slight drop in temperatures, and the crop is distinguished by the ability to store for a long time. With long-distance transportation, Antey does not lose its presentation.
Bogatyr
An excellent mid-season variety of plump sweet peppers for outdoor cultivation. When planting in open areas, be aware that the plant may need a garter, so consider supporting pegs or crossbars in advance. The growing season is up to 100 days from the moment of the first germination.
The height of the bush during the fruiting period reaches 80 cm, with a good yield, such a bush can give up to 7-8 kg of juicy red fruits with dense thick pulp. The variety is versatile, suitable for all culinary uses and long-term freezing. Of all the thick-walled peppers, the Bogatyr variety is the only one that does not require strict growing conditions. The plant feels great in shaded areas of the garden, tolerates high humidity and short drought. Thanks to all its characteristics, the Bogatyr variety has gained well-deserved popularity among summer residents who appear on their plots only on weekends.
Agapovsky
The ripening period for this sweet, round, thick-walled pepper is 100-120 days from the seed pecking. Sprawling bushes with dense foliage. The fruits have an even cuboid shape, in the period of full maturity they reach a length of 10-12 cm, and about the same in diameter. The wall thickness reaches 8-10 mm, and the average weight of one pepper is up to 200 grams.
Atlant
A mid-season variety of plump sweet pepper with a ripening period of 80-95 days from the seed pecking. The height of the bush when growing Atlanta outdoors can reach 75-80 cm. Fruits are even, slightly elongated. The skin is firm. It is colored red, the average wall thickness is 10 mm, with a fruit length up to 14 cm.
Atlant has excellent taste and is versatile in use.The plant is demanding for regular watering, however, it grows well in low light conditions. Among gardeners, Atlant gained popularity as one of the best varieties of plump pepper, not subject to viral and fungal diseases. Meanwhile, in order to obtain high-quality and abundant yields, the plant requires a little additional mineral-nitrogen fertilization.
Conclusion
These are far from all varieties and hybrids of plump sweet peppers presented in agricultural markets. When choosing a planting material, be sure to read the instructions or consult with specialists. Never rely only on a beautiful picture on a bright package with seeds. Choose planting material that has proven itself in the climatic conditions of your region.
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