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Bell peppers are one of the most important sources of vitamins. Vegetable salads are prepared from it, added to juices, soups and main courses. Unfortunately, the shelf life of this healthy miracle vegetable is negligible. Therefore, it is not surprising that many housewives are trying to preserve its beneficial properties for a long time. The stuffing process will help to cope with this seemingly difficult task.
Pepper surprises with its variety of colors and varieties. In all this abundance, it is very easy to get confused and confused when choosing the right variety of pepper for stuffing. A wrong choice can ruin not only the aesthetic appearance of the dish, its taste, but also lead to disappointment in their culinary abilities.
Criteria for choosing peppers for stuffing
The main criteria when choosing a variety of sweet peppers for stuffing are:
- fetal wall thickness;
- yield.
According to the degree of ripening, early and later varieties are divided. Representatives of the first category can be collected already at the end of June, beginning of July, the second - before the first frost.
Pepper varieties suitable for stuffing
The most popular among housewives, according to reviews, are the following varieties of sweet bell peppers:
- Gift from Moldova.
- Golden miracle.
- Golden Rain.
- Topolin.
- Gypsy F1 (hybrid).
- Bogatyr.
- Atlant.
- Red shovel.
- California miracle.
- Tusk.
Let's consider each of them separately.
"Gift of Moldova"
The variety belongs to the mid-season category. Bushes of medium height, do not need a garter, high-yielding. Pepper has an oblong shape, walls of medium thickness - up to 7 mm. Due to its shape and excellent taste, the vegetable is perfect for stuffing and canning.
"Golden Miracle"
The bushes of this variety are medium in size, but quite voluminous. Such a large space is compensated during the harvesting period, when from 10 to 18 peppercorns are harvested from one plant. The vegetables are sweet in taste, juicy, with thick walls (8-10 mm). The plant is suitable for growing both indoors and outdoors.
"Golden Rain"
The variety is early maturing. It will take 115 days for the fruit to fully ripen. Plants can be grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The yield is high. The peppercorns are yellow, spherical. The walls are up to 8 mm thick. A representative of this species tolerates pest attacks well, has excellent disease resistance.
"Topolin"
A representative of this variety ripens within 120-130 days, has a high yield, and is unpretentious. Bell pepper bushes reach a height of 50-60 cm. Wall thickness ranges from 6 to 8 mm.
"Gypsy F1"
Hybrid variety. It differs from representatives of non-hybrid varieties in its increased yield and good resistance to pests and diseases. Vegetables are grown mainly in a greenhouse, but the variety is also suitable for open ground. The fruits are oblong, juicy, with thick walls.
"Bogatyr"
The fruits of this variety ripen by mid-July, so it is classified as mid-season. Bushes are medium-sized. The slightly elongated peppercorns reach 20 cm, have a thick wall (about 7 mm) and weigh from 140 to 200 grams. The variety has a high yield and is resistant to pests. Seeds are planted in February, and seedlings are planted with the onset of heat. Depending on the region, the timing of planting seedlings in the ground varies slightly, from late April to mid-May. The variety is suitable for planting both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Atlant
You can harvest this type of pepper two and a half months after planting the plant in the ground. The fruits are rather large and fleshy. The wall thickness reaches 1 cm. The bushes are small in height - about 80 cm. The great advantage of the variety is its versatility - it is suitable for growing both indoors and outdoors. Unpretentious. It tolerates small fluctuations in temperature well, and is resistant to pest attacks.
"Red shovel"
The fruits of a rich, bright red color begin to ripen in early July. The bushes are low - up to 70 cm. Up to 15 fruits are formed on one plant, each weighing up to 160 g. The wall thickness of this hero reaches 8 mm. The taste is very sweet, with a slightly pronounced peppery aroma. It tolerates attacks of pests well, is resistant to diseases.
"California miracle"
Refers to late ripening varieties. Until the fruit is completely reddened, the plant needs 120-130 days after sowing the seeds, therefore, the culture should be planted for seedlings from February. The variety does not require special care and any additional growing conditions. It grows well and ripens both in the greenhouse and in the open field. Bushes of medium height are able to reproduce from 10 to 14 fruits of pinkish-red color. The wall thickness reaches 8 mm. The variety is very popular due to its taste and high content of vitamin C.
"Tusk"
The representative of this variety has a bright red color, sweet taste with a pronounced flavor characteristic of pepper. This type of bell pepper can be harvested within 100 days after planting. The variety belongs to the early maturing, fruitful. One bush grows up to 15-18 peppercorns. Wall thickness - 8-9 mm.
Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and very healthy treat. There are a lot of recipes for preparing this delicacy. Each housewife tries to bring her own flavor to the dish, to make it individual and unique. Armed with the knowledge of the best stuffing peppers, you can easily start creating your unique culinary masterpiece.