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Sweet pepper fruits contain a complex of vitamins vital for humans. The pulp is saturated with ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins P and B. In addition, rarely any dish is complete without this vegetable. This is why bell peppers are so popular. To get a good harvest at home, you need to choose the right seed material. To help gardeners, we will try to highlight the best varieties of sweet peppers, dividing them into groups according to the period of fruit ripening.
How to understand the variety of varieties
Before figuring out which crop seeds to choose, there are several important definitions to consider. Bell peppers are not only sweet, meaty vegetables. This group includes crops with pungent and bitter fruits. All varieties of peppers differ in ripening period. For cold regions, it is preferable to choose crops of the early and mid-early ripening period. They will bear good yields 80–90 days after the seedlings germinate. Late ripening crops are best planted in the south. You can, of course, grow them in cold regions, but they will bring little harvest.
It is important to distinguish between which seeds to buy for planting. There are varietal crops and hybrids. The last types of pepper on the package are labeled F1. Hybrids are much more hardy from varietal crops, give large yields, and are less susceptible to diseases.
For gourmets who love to consume peppers raw, whatever varieties are not suitable. Here it is better to give preference to crops that bear thick-walled fruits of white or yellow color... The size of the ripe peppers is important. For example, a small or medium vegetable is most often chosen for stuffing, they will go for lecho large fleshy peppers... Fruit color plays an important aesthetic role. Multi-colored peppers look appetizing canned in jars. That is, in principle, all the main characteristics of the culture that an amateur vegetable grower should know.
The video tells how to choose the right varieties:
Overview of early varieties
Considering early sweet pepper during the ripening period, it must be said that they bring the best harvest in an area with a temperate climate. Numerous reviews of vegetable growers highlight the varieties "Orange Miracle", "Atlantic", "Rhapsody", "Buratino", "Winnie the Pooh". However, early varieties are the best choice for colder regions such as Siberia. For a short number of warm days, they manage to bring a good harvest. There are specially zoned Siberian varieties, for example, "Topolin" and "Kolobok".
It's time to consider the best varieties of the early ripening period, which will help a photo and description of popular sweet peppers.
Lumina
The culture brings cone-shaped elongated peppers weighing 120 g.The main color of a mature fruit is white, but depending on the composition of the soil, the skin takes on different shades, for example, green, pink or yellow. The plant is very fond of the sun, and the more rays hit the fruits, the lighter their color. The vegetable of this variety does not have a special aroma that distinguishes it from other peppers. The pulp of medium thickness has a sweetish taste.
This variety is popular with vegetable growers who grow crops for sale. The plant does without complicated care, feels good in open beds, brings a stable harvest even with a lack of moisture. The harvested crop in dry cellars can last for about four months. Sweet pepper retains its presentation from long-term transportation. The purpose of the vegetable is universal.
Ivanhoe
Pretty new variety of pepper has already gained popularity among many vegetable growers. The first harvest can be obtained 110 days after germination of the seedlings. Unripe fruits have white walls, but even so they are tasty. As it ripens, the vegetable takes on a red or rich orange flesh. The cone-shaped peppers with a pulp thickness of 6 mm weigh about 130 g.
Bull
The culture bears fleshy yellow fruits. The peppers grow huge, some specimens weigh 500 g. The pulp is highly saturated with sweetish juice, which implies the use of the vegetable for fresh salads and other dishes. It is not suitable for winter storage. The plant is very powerful, up to 0.6 m high. The branches can independently support the weight of heavy fruits, but if possible, it is better to tie them up.
Health
For those who love small bell peppers, this variety will come in handy. Cone-shaped fruits are suitable for stuffing, as well as winter preparations. The flesh of the vegetable is not thick, but tasty. A plant can simultaneously tie up to 15 peppercorns.
Marinkin tongue
The culture is intended for growing in open beds. The homeland of the variety is Ukraine. The plant perfectly adapts to abrupt climate changes, bringing a lot of harvest at one time. Ripe peppers are very fleshy and heavy, weighing about 200 g. In order for the branches of the bush to withstand such a weight, they are tied to a trellis or wooden stakes. The shape of the vegetable is elongated. As it ripens, the flesh turns red.
Apricot Favorite
A low-growing plant produces stable yields in all weather conditions. Fruit size is medium, suitable for stuffing and winter storage. The approximate weight of a mature vegetable is 150 g.
Tusk
A very tall plant requires branches to be tied to the trellis. Bushes can grow up to a maximum of 1.5 m in height. The pulp is of medium thickness and has an excellent aroma. Peppers are shaped like an elongated cylinder. As it ripens, the flesh turns red.
Big daddy
This variety will appeal to lovers of multi-colored peppers. After ripening, the walls of the vegetable may turn red or purple color. The plant has excellent immunity to various viral diseases. Productivity is stable and high.
Orange miracle
The plant is considered tall, as it grows about 1 m in height. The bush is covered with medium-sized cuboid fruits. The walls of the peppers are fleshy and in order for the plant to withstand the entire harvest, a garter to the trellis is necessary. Ripe vegetable acquires orange color, excellent aroma and sweetish taste. Great for salads and lecho cooking.
All these popular the varieties of bell peppers have won success among amateur vegetable growers. Now, the early varietal crops are gradually being replaced by hybrids. Breeders have instilled in them the best parental qualities of common peppers. But the agricultural technology of hybrids is much more complicated, which is not always suitable for simple summer residents. Most of these peppers are intended for greenhouse planting. The cost of seed is much higher, and you will not be able to collect it yourself on your site.The fruits of hybrids have a wide variety of shapes and colors.
Overview of mid-season varieties
Mid-ripening peppers are less in demand than early crops. They usually bring less harvest, but are more suitable for conservation and other winter harvesting. If we consider the best varieties of sweet peppers for regions with a temperate climate, then among them we can single out "Bogatyr", "Red Knight", "Golden Rain". Even the cold climate of Siberia makes it possible to grow some mid-season varieties in shelters, for example, "Gift of Moldova, and" Bogatyr ". Let's find out which crops of the middle ripening period vegetable growers consider the best.
Gift from Moldova
One of the most popular varieties for any region. The plant perfectly adapts to any climate, tolerates heat, cold and slush, not demanding on the composition of the soil. The culture has a good immunity to diseases, it brings stable large yields. If the climate permits, the bushes are best grown outdoors. The vegetable is considered a salad direction. The cone-shaped peppercorns weigh about 90 g. The pulp of medium thickness turns red when ripe. The harvested crop perfectly tolerates storage and transportation.
Cherry Pepper
A very productive crop bears small fruits. Small pepper is more in demand for preservation. As it ripens, the vegetable may turn yellow or red. The pulp of the fruit contains a lot of trace elements, vitamins and other nutrients that are vital for human health.
Purple Othello F1
The hybrid has a tall and powerful bush structure. The cone-shaped sweet pepper is of medium size, great for salads, you can stuff... The purple color of the pulp appears at the first stage of ripening. A fully ripe vegetable turns brown.
Chinese varieties belong to the middle ripening period. Most of them produce tangy fruits. Many people confuse this vegetable with the hot Chili variety. The fruits of colored Chinese varieties are very beautiful. Their color palette has a wide range.
Overview of mid-late varieties
It is not customary to grow late varieties of sweet peppers in cold regions due to the fact that they simply do not have time to bring the harvest. Some Siberian hobbyists plant them in greenhouses. Late ripening crops are best suited to southern regions. They bring fresh crops until the onset of frost. Moreover, the cultivation of late varieties is preferable here in open beds. The varieties "Albatross", "Anastasia", as well as hybrids "Nochka", "Lyudmila" have good reviews. Let's take a closer look at some of the popular late-ripening varieties.
Paris F1
The hybrid belongs to the mid-late ripening period. The bush grows to a maximum of 0.8 m in height. The yield is high, from 1 m2 you can collect 7 kg of peppers. Cuboid fruits turn red when ripe. The hybrid can be grown in closed and open beds.
F1 night
Another popular hybrid belongs to the mid-late ripening period. A very beautiful bush densely covered with small cuboid peppercorns. When ripe, the fruits turn red like lights. The largest vegetable can grow up to 100 g. The yield per plant is 3 kg. Growing a hybrid is possible in open and closed ground.
Gamik
The culture of the middle late ripening period bears excellent fruit in the open air and in the greenhouse. Low bushes of compact size are densely covered with small peppercorns. The mass of the vegetable is only 40 g. The pulp is thin, about 3 mm thick. When ripe, the peppers turn orange.
Oreni F1
This hybrid is adapted for greenhouse cultivation. A low-growing plant itself forms a compact bush.Cuboid-shaped peppers with a pulp thickness of 6 mm turn orange when ripe, while they have an excellent taste. The vegetable is used more for salads. The harvested crop is stored for a long time and endures long transportation.
The video provides an overview of the varieties of pepper:
Capsicum varieties
When talking about capsicum, many mean only bitter fruits by this name. In fact, there are two types of peppers:
- The first type really belongs to hot peppers. One of the popular varieties is the well-known "Chile".
- The second type is represented by sweet bell peppers. It is also called paprika. Fruits of different varieties differ in taste, aroma and are most often used as a dried seasoning.
Paprika usually produces a long cone-shaped pod with a flesh thickness of 1-3 mm. The fruit is quickly able to dry out in the sun, after which it is crushed into a powdery state. There are five main varieties of paprika.
Pomegranate
The culture of the middle ripening period yields a sweetish taste with fruits weighing 35 g. The undersized bush grows to a maximum of 45 cm in height. The walls of the vegetable have longitudinal ribbing. When fully ripe, the pod turns red. The thickness of the pulp is from 1.5 to 3.5 mm.
Hedgehog
The medium-ripening variety yields a harvest 145 days after seed germination. Bushes are very low, densely leafy. On the branches, very small fruits are formed, resembling hearts in shape. A ripe vegetable weighs about 18 g. When ripe, it becomes a rich red color. The maximum length and width of the pepper is 4.5 cm. The plant bears fruit well in a flowerpot on the window.
Cascade
Medium ripening paprika yields about 115 days after germination. At about day 140, the peppers fully ripen and turn red. The bushes are slightly spreading without dense foliage. The maximum weight of a vegetable is 55 g. Curved pods grow about 18 cm long. The pulp has excellent aroma and taste. In addition to preparing dry seasonings, the pods are used for preservation.
Kid
A medium-fruiting plant produces its first crop after 140 days. Low-growing bushes do without a garter of branches. The cone-shaped pods grow even with a smooth skin. With a maximum length of 10 cm, the pod weighs about 38 g. The ripe color of the vegetable changes from purple to red. The pulp of a vegetable contains a lot of vitamin C. The pods are consumed fresh, as a seasoning and for preservation.
Lighthouse
This paprika variety belongs to the early maturing group of peppers. The appearance of the first crop is observed 125 days after germination of the seedlings. Low-growing bushes are moderately leafy. Thin cone-shaped pods with a maximum length of 13 cm weigh 25 g. The red pulp contains a lot of ascorbic acid. The pods are used to make dry seasonings.
Conclusion
Today we tried to consider best bell pepper seeds, according to summer residents and vegetable growers. Although each vegetable grower means such a definition in his own way and chooses his best varieties for himself.
