Sweet pepper is used to prepare many dishes of world cuisine and is consumed fresh. Although this plant was originally cultivated only in Mexico, where it is very warm, modern varieties withstand low temperatures and are suitable for growing in temperate and cold climates. Large-fruited hybrids exist, the fruits of which reach a mass of 300-400 g.
The best varieties of peppers for open ground in cold climates are usually ultra-early or early ripening. Such plants give a plentiful harvest, which manages to ripen even before the manifestation of fungal diseases and the onset of night frost.
Early ripening varieties of bell pepper specially bred for cultivation in Siberia and the climatic zone of the Urals. Late and late - designed for film shelters or growing in greenhouses. Their fruits are used for cooking lecho and other home-made preparations.
Ideal for growing on a summer cottage in the southern regions - mid-season varieties of paprika. In a warm climate, they can be grown in open ground and use the fruits, both for the preparation of salads and for canning.
Bell pepper hybrids
The best varieties of peppers for open ground include the Blondi F1 variety. The ripening period for fruits to biological ripeness is two months from the moment of planting seedlings in open ground. The average mass of the fruit is 200 g. The pepper is four-chamber, cuboid in shape. Since the variety is hybrid, there are practically no seeds in the fruit.
At the stage of technical ripeness, “Blondie F1” acquires a waxy color, which is why the variety got its name. With biological ripeness, the color of the fetus becomes bright yellow. Pepper wall thickness is about 10 mm.
The variety tolerates low temperatures well during flowering, which ultimately increases the number of ovaries. Plants do not like stagnation of water. Excess moisture adversely affects the taste, making the vegetable more watery. A feature of the variety is its adaptability to extremely hot temperatures, drought tolerance. This variety has no sunburn.
The hybrid has good immunity, is not affected by tobacco and cucumber mosaic, black bacterial spotting. Its fruits always have a very attractive presentation.
The best varieties of peppers for open ground: photo varieties "Blondi F1"
Another variety of pepper that is worthy of the attention of summer residents is Atlant. The plant forms strong shoots, the bush is not sprawling. In open ground, its height reaches 0.8 m.
The fruits of this variety are medium ripening. Their shape is cuboid. The color with technical ripeness is green, and when fully ripened, it is bright red. Almost always, a vegetable consists of four parts, less often - of three. The wall thickness of the fetus reaches 8-9 mm. Size - 11X11 cm, and average weight is 180 g.
Plants are not susceptible to the Tobacco Mosaic Disease. Due to its high resistance to fungal diseases, the number of treatments with fungicides can be significantly reduced.
Productivity is stable. Fruits are formed of the same size. Pepper peel, when fully ripened, acquires a slight “wax coating”. The purpose of the variety is universal, the taste of fresh fruits is sweet. Atlant is a commercial grade of paprika.
Photo of Atlant pepper
Hybrid "F1 Cube Red" - a high-yielding grade of paprika. It is common in central Russia. The plant is powerful and tall, reaches a height of 80 cm. On one bush, up to ten fruits weighing 150-200 g are tied simultaneously.
The shape of the vegetable is cubic; it is divided into four segments. At the stage of technical ripeness, the color is light green, and when fully ripened, it is bright red.
There are also subspecies such as:
· "Cube F1 yellow";
· "F1 green cube";
· "F1 Cube Orange."
They differ only in color. Hybrids have excellent taste, suitable for use in salads and for preservation.
The F1 Cube hybrid forms a large crop. From 1 landing area, you can collect up to 9.5 kg of pepper.
"Cube F1" photo
One of the best varieties of peppers for open ground - a hybrid "Denis F1". Its distinguishing feature is large-fruited. The largest fruits can reach a weight of 400 g, and the average weight of peppers is 300 g.
The shape of the vegetable is elongated, it consists of three lobes, the size is 18X10 cm. The wall thickness is about 9 mm.
Plant height reaches 70 cm. Given the weight of the fruit, the bushes must be tied. The variety is early ripe. Harvesting begins 90-95 days after emergence.
The advantage of the hybrid is its resistance to fungal and viral diseases. Bushes do not need to be treated with fungicides, which allows you to grow an environmentally friendly crop.
The best varieties of peppers for open ground: photo of giant fruits "Denis F1"
Pepper "Aden F1" refers to large-fruited varieties. The average weight of the fruit is 200 g. The largest specimens can reach a weight of 250 g. In the stage of technical ripeness, the color of the vegetable is light green or light green. When fully ripe - bright orange. The wall thickness is 6-8 mm.
Tall plant with powerful leaves that protect the fruits from the sun. The bush must be tied up.
Aden F1
Varieties of bell pepper universal purpose
The Cow’s Ear pepper is a variety with large fruits, the mass of which reaches 150 g. They ripen 115-120 days after sowing the seeds. The shape of the pepper is elongated, the color with technical ripeness is green, and when fully ripened it is red. The length of the fetus is from 14 to 16 cm, the wall thickness is 8-10 mm.
Fruits are highly transportable. Ripe peppers can be on the bush for up to five days without loss of taste. The variety has an average yield. From 1 landing area, you can collect up to 5 kg of pepper.
Cultivate the "Cow's Ear" seedlings. In February, seeds are sown in cassettes to transplant seedlings in open ground in May. The bush grows to 70 cm, so plants require support.
Vegetable is great for making homemade lecho and other preparations. They use it fresh and stuff it.
Cowhide Pepper
One of the best varieties of peppers for open ground - "Dunyasha". The plant is tall, reaches a height of 1-1.5 m, therefore, requires garter.
The advantage of Dunyash pepper is large-fruited. The average weight of the fruit is 200 g, and the mass of the largest peppers reaches 250 g.
The shape of the vegetable is flattened, round. Pepper is divided into many small parts. At the stage of technical ripeness, its color is light green, and at the biological stage it varies from creamy white to bright yellow.
Variety of pepper "Dunyasha" photo
The most popular variety in Russia is the California Miracle. It is mid-season, vegetation is 100-115 days. The fruit ripening period is 15-20 days after the appearance of the ovary.
The shape of the pepper is cubic, the average weight is up to 130 g. On one plant, from ten to twelve fruits ripen. Pepper grows well in central Russia and in the climatic zone of the Urals. Its dignity is unpretentiousness. The bush takes root well on any soil, except acidic soil.
The height of an adult plant is 30-40 cm. Pepper does not require garter and fungicide treatments. The variety is resistant to "Tobacco mosaic" and other diseases.
The color of the fetus at the stage of biological ripeness is bright red. Ripe pepper has a high vitamin C content compared to other varieties. It is advisable to use it in salads, but pepper is great for homemade work. Due to the small size of the fruits, the "California Miracle" canned whole.
The best varieties of peppers for open ground: photo varieties "California Miracle"
