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Pepper varieties are usually subdivided into hot and sweet ones. Spicy ones are more often used as a seasoning, and sweet ones for preparing vegetable salads, stuffing, preparation for the winter. Sweet peppers are especially loved, because in addition to taste, they contain a lot of vitamins and useful microelements. That is why they are ubiquitously grown by summer residents, farmers and just amateur farmers. Many varieties of this thermophilic culture, through the efforts of breeders, have become adapted to harsh climatic conditions. So, in this article we will try to bring the best varieties of sweet pepper for Siberia, which is known for low temperatures and short summers.
For an open area
There are varieties of peppers that can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors, even in Siberian conditions. Of course, open ground requires special attention: for example, warm beds are created, temporary plastic shelters on arcs, wind dampers, and so on. At the same time, sweet pepper varieties for Siberia deserve special attention, since at the genetic level they are resistant to low temperatures and diseases.
Golden pyramid
Fleshy, fragrant yellow pepper, with a stunning fresh taste - this is an accurate description of the "Golden Pyramid" variety. It is not difficult to grow it in Siberian conditions, since it is very resistant to cold weather. The fruit ripening period (116 days) also allows the cultivation of peppers in the area. However, for timely ripening, it is necessary to use the seedling growing method.
The plant is neat, slightly spreading, up to 90 cm high. It is grown mainly on open land plots. Each pepper "Golden Pyramid" weighs about 300 g. A distinctive feature of the variety is the simultaneous ripening of fruits, the volume of fruiting 7 kg / m2.
Siberian
A combination of green and red large peppers can be seen on the Sibiryak bush. Its name tells the consumer about its high cold resistance. The variety was bred at the West Siberian selection station and is zoned, therefore, it is best suited for this area.
The plant is of medium stature, up to 60 cm high. The peppers formed on it are cuboid, rather large, weighing up to 150 g. The yield of the variety is relatively high - more than 7 kg / m2... For the ripening of vegetables, at least 115 days are required from the moment of sowing the seeds.
Novosibirsk
A popular variety of red peppers. It is famous, first of all, for the taste of the fruit. Thin skin, fleshy walls with a sweet taste and fresh bright aroma make the variety a special delicacy. The vegetable is widely used in the preparation of fresh salads and preservation, stuffing.
The height of the plant reaches 100 cm, which means that it definitely needs a garter. The fruits of bright red color formed on it are small and weigh no more than 60 g. The yield largely depends on the conditions of growth, feeding and can vary from 3 to 10 kg / m2... For the first peppers to ripen, only 100 days should pass from the day of sowing the culture.
Gift from Moldova
A fairly well-known variety that is loved by novice farmers and professional farmers. Despite the Moldovan origin. It is perfectly adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of Siberia and can be successfully grown in open areas. At the same time, the fruiting volume of the crop remains stable at the level of 5 kg / m2.
The plant belongs to the category of undersized, since the bush does not exceed 50 cm in height. The cone-shaped peppers have a bright red color. Their length is at the level of 10 cm, their weight reaches 110 g. The flesh of the wall is of average thickness - 5 mm. The period from sowing seeds to ripening of fruits is 130 days. This duration requires the use of a seedling growing method, which will allow the peppers to ripen in a timely manner.
Firstborn of Siberia
You can get the maximum yield of peppers using the Pervenets of Siberia variety. It is characterized by an exceptionally high yield up to 12 kg / m2... At the same time, the height of the bush is modest and does not exceed 45 cm. Peppers of yellow and red color are simultaneously formed on it. Their shape is pyramidal, the average parameters are: length 9 cm, weight 70 g. A distinctive feature of the vegetable is a thick, juicy wall (10 mm). The period of fruit ripening is early - 115 days. The taste of the vegetable is high. It has a bright aroma, sweetness.
Morozko
Among the gardeners of Siberia, this variety is recognized as one of the best. It is resistant to cold weather, disease, stress. The plant is up to 90 cm high, not spreading, mainly cultivated in open ground. Seeds "Morozko" are sown for seedlings in February-March. After about 114 days after this, the culture begins to bear fruit abundantly.
The peppers are bright red in color and cone-shaped. Each fruit weighs 110 g, the total yield of the variety is 7 kg / m2... The main quality characteristics of "Morozko" include: thin peel, tender flesh 7 mm thick, pronounced fresh aroma. The vegetable is suitable not only for fresh consumption, but also for cooking, winter preparations.
These varieties are the most famous and are most often used for growing outdoors. However, in addition to them, varieties Aivengo, Belozerka, Bogatyr and some others are cultivated in open areas of Siberia. All of them differ in aroma, taste, juiciness, agrotechnical characteristics. This variety allows every farmer to choose a pepper to his taste.
Sweet pepper for a greenhouse
Whenever possible, the bulk of Siberian gardeners try to grow good sweet peppers in greenhouses. This allows you to create the most favorable conditions for the crop and, as a result, get the maximum yield. However, when choosing a variety for a greenhouse, you should pay attention to the most famous ones, which have confirmed their taste and technical qualities with many years of cultivation experience.
Maria F1
One of the few pepper hybrids. Perfectly suited for greenhouse conditions, as it protects against a number of environment-specific diseases. Maria F1 combines optimal indicators for the climate of Siberia: fruit ripening period 110 days, yield 7 kg / m2, plant height up to 80 cm. This combination of indicators allows the plant not to spend excessive energy on the formation of green mass and bear fruit abundantly with ripened peppers.
Ripe vegetables of this variety are colored bright red. Their shape is semicircular, with a diameter of about 8 cm. Such a fruit weighs about 100 g. Pepper is characterized by a thick juicy wall, a special aroma of pulp, and a thin skin.
Eroshka
The Eroshka variety is distinguished by its particular unpretentiousness and stable yield. It should be grown in greenhouses, since it does not have sufficient cold resistance. Variety ultra-early maturing, the peppers ripen in just 100 days from the day of sowing.
The bush of this variety is very compact, low (up to 50 cm). It is recommended to dive seedlings in a greenhouse with a frequency of 3-4 plants per 1 m2... One plant produces both red and green fruits at the same time. Their shape is cuboid, the length of the rib is about 10 cm. This average size of the fruit corresponds to a weight of about 150 g. The thickness of the walls of the pepper is 5 mm. Total yield at the level of 7 kg / m2.
Venti
The combination of green and red peppers can also be seen on Venti bushes.This plant is short, up to 50 cm tall. It bears fruit abundantly with small vegetables: their length is 12 cm, weight is 70 g. Such peppers ripen on average in 100 days. Their taste and external qualities are high: the shape is conical, the skin is thin, glossy, the pulp is fragrant, sweet, 5.5 mm thick.
The variety does not differ in abundant productivity, but in a greenhouse environment in the presence of harsh climatic conditions, a stable fruiting volume is at least 5 kg / m2.
Blondie F1
Want to harvest early peppers before anyone else? Then be sure to pay attention to the ultra-early ripening hybrid "Blondie F1". This variety is ready to please the farmer with its delicious peppers already 60 days after sowing the seed. Early ripe peppers are distinguished by their excellent appearance and amazing taste: the color of the fruit is bright yellow, the surface is glossy. Cuboid Pepper has pronounced edges, about 10 cm long, its average weight is 140 g. The pulp is juicy, tender and aromatic.
This variety can truly be considered the best, since the plant itself is low (up to 80 cm), sufficiently productive (8 kg / m2). It does not require special care and is tolerant of low temperatures and diseases.
The greenhouse allows the gardener to grow peppers in the conditions familiar to the culture with high temperature and humidity. However, such a cultivation system should imply regular ventilation, seasonal disinfection and other specific measures. You can learn about growing peppers in a greenhouse by watching a video:
High-yielding varieties
Breeders proposed the best varieties of sweet peppers for Siberia with high yields. Thanks to them, farms and simple gardeners can harvest 12-14 kg / m from one square meter of land.2... Good high-yielding varieties for the Siberian climate are:
Latino F1
Bright red peppers in huge quantities, allow you to get a yield of up to 14 kg / m2... Moreover, this variety is an example of when the quantity does not affect the deterioration of the quality of the fruit. Each vegetable weighs about 200 g, its pulp is juicy, sweetish, 10 mm thick. For the first delicious fruits to ripen, it takes only 110 days from the day of sowing. You can evaluate the external qualities in the photo below.
Cardinal F1
You can surprise friends and neighbors not only with the volume of the crop, but also with its unusual appearance of peppers, using the variety "Cardinal F1". Massive, weighing up to 280 g, purple peppers amaze the imagination. Their amazing taste and original color makes fresh salads not only tasty and healthy, but also unusual in color.
Another advantage of the variety is the high rate of fruit ripening - 90 days. The yield of the hybrid is also at its best: each square meter of planting brings more than 14 kg of vegetables.
Fidelio F1
Another ultra-early ripening hybrid, the peppers of which ripen in 90 days. The fruits are silvery-yellow and weigh about 170 g. Their flesh is thick (8 mm) and juicy. Despite the fact that the bushes reach a height of only 90 cm, their yield is more than 14 kg / m2.
Conclusion
The gardener, farmer, farmer was offered a lot of sweet peppers for Siberia. Yellow, red, green and even purple fruits surprise with their shape and beauty. All of them have different taste characteristics and agrotechnical characteristics, but there is no doubt that each of them has found its admirer.
