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Sweet pepper varieties differ from each other not only in the shape, color, taste of the fruit, but also in the timing of ripening. For cultivation in the middle zone and in the Moscow region, preference is given to early-ripening varieties of bell pepper. In unfavorable climates, the most early varieties of pepper They are best suited for the Moscow region.
Early ripening are varieties and hybrids that begin to bear fruit less than 120 days after transplanting the seedlings into the greenhouse. “Early ripening plants” are recommended to be planted in a greenhouse. It provides plants with optimal and comfortable conditions for growth and fruiting - warmth, humidity, light. The yield of early-ripening greenhouse varieties decreases when planted in open ground. At the very time when early pepper seedlings are ready for planting (April-May), the weather near Moscow does not indulge in warm sunny days. And plants need light and warmth. Therefore, greenhouse cultivation or temporary film coverings are recommended for early-ripening pepper varieties.
Planting dates for early varieties of pepper in the Moscow region
Early ripening varieties and hybrids are planted in the greenhouse in late April or early May. Simple arithmetic and basic knowledge will help you calculate the timing of sowing seeds for seedlings.
We subtract exactly two months from the expected landing date. It turns out that in the middle or end of February there should already be one-day-old sprouts in the box with seedlings.
Germination of sweet pepper seeds can occur within 10-14 days. This means that you need to subtract two weeks from the date when shoots are supposed to appear. By simple calculations we obtain the approximate date for sowing seeds for seedlings. Therefore, you can sow the seeds in mid or late February. If you follow the correct technology for growing seedlings, transplanting them into a greenhouse and caring for an adult plant, you can already taste the first fruits in early June. This is discussed in more detail in this video:
The best varieties of early pepper for the Moscow region
There are no fundamental differences between early ripening pepper varieties. They have almost the same timing of sowing, planting and fruiting. The choice of an early variety depends entirely on personal preference. All varieties are different in taste, shape, size and color of the fruit. Some of them are good for canning, others look beautiful in the form of a fresh salad.
The small round fruits of Gogoshara look impressive in jars in their entirety. The elongated, fleshy cones of the Tusk variety are very tasty when fried in oil. Fruits at the technical ripening stage, when they are still colored soft green, will add a special aroma to the first summer salad. Bright yellow and orange peppers The orange miracle will make any dish appetizing and beautiful. There are a huge number of universal varieties thick-walled pepper, the fruits of which are perfect for any type of home cooking.
Bagration
The variety is suitable for growing in greenhouses near Moscow.The bush is medium in height (about 80 cm), with sparse leaves. The fruits are similar in appearance to tomatoes, only bright yellow. They grow up to 7-8 cm in diameter. From one bush in one harvest, 10-12 fruits are harvested, each of which weighs about 150 g. During the season, the crop is harvested 3 (less often - 4-5) times with an interval of 15-20 days. The plant is resistant to pepper diseases such as leaf mosaic, blossom end rot, and wilt.
Arrogant
The bush is tall (up to 150 cm in height), straight. Flowers and ovaries grow upward. The plant needs bush formation and garter. The arrangement of the fruits on the stem simplifies the care of the plant. Pepper tolerates lack of light well, but requires constant moisture in the soil. The heart-shaped fruits of the Zaznayka pepper gain up to 200 g of weight. Although, at first glance, their size (7-8 cm in diameter) does not give the impression of being “heavyweight”. But they have thick (7-8 mm) walls and dense flesh. Zaznayka pepper, thanks to its compact shape, can be preserved in its entirety. They also do not lose their presentation during transportation and are stored well.
Smile
Plant height is from 80 to 100 cm. The fruits are cone-shaped with a rounded tip, green in color when technically ripe. By the time it is fully ripe, the color of the fruit changes to orange-red. The pulp is juicy and thick (7-8 mm). The size of the fruit depends on watering - in greenhouse conditions with regular moisture, you can grow peppers, each of which will weigh 200-250 g. 14-16 fruits are harvested from each bush per season. Recommended planting density is 5-6 plants per 1 square meter. m.
Czardas
A low (up to 70 cm) compact bush with a rounded crown, yellow, orange and red fruits is suitable for growing in greenhouses in the Moscow region. The fruits are arranged in the form of a hanging bouquet.Quite large - up to 16 cm in height and 7-8 cm in diameter. At the same time, 15-16 pieces are formed on one bush, each of which weighs about 150 g.
If the greenhouse maintains the required temperature and soil moisture levels, the crop can be harvested until the end of October. It bears fruit well in open ground, subject to a planting density of no more than 5 bushes per 1 square meter. m. In a greenhouse, planting can be compacted to 8-10 plants. Chardash pepper fruits are suitable for fresh consumption at any stage of ripening.
Tomboy
This beautiful variety has long been registered in greenhouses near Moscow and has become a favorite of local summer residents. Tomboys are loved for qualities such as:
- Decorative;
- Friendly fruiting;
- Beautiful, large and tasty fruits;
- Unpretentiousness and resistance to common pepper diseases;
- Productivity.
In one harvest, the plant can give a caring owner up to 20 yellowish and orange-red fruits. The fruits of the Sorvanets pepper are smooth, in the shape of a slightly flattened cone. The taste is excellent when consumed in any form.
Nafanya
The Nafanya pepper bush grows throughout the entire growing season. Therefore, pruning and shaping is recommended. A “neglected” plant can reach a height of up to 140-160 m. During the period of technical ripeness, the fruits are bright green; by the time they are fully ripe, they change color to bright red. The fruits are in the shape of a triangular cone with an elongated tip in the form of a proboscis. Fleshy and large – up to 12 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter. The yield of this variety is 1 – 1.5 kg per 1 sq. m for one fee. It can bear fruit 3-4 times per season with an interval of 10-15 days.
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The plant forms a bush up to 150 cm tall. Flowers, ovaries, shoots are arranged in the form of bouquets. The fruits are drooping, in the shape of an elongated cone.The plant is unpretentious, but needs to be tied to a trellis due to its abundant fruiting (up to 30 pieces per bush). From one bush you can collect fruits of bright orange and light green color. Delicious raw and canned. For 1 sq. m it is recommended to plant no more than 5 bushes. Condensed planting can lead to reduced yield.
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An undemanding and productive variety can be recognized by the unusual arrangement of fruits on the bush. During the fruiting period, Yunga looks like a bouquet, with green, orange and red fruits sticking out in different directions - depending on the stage of ripeness. On a short bush - no more than 60 cm, 14-16 peppers are formed at the same time. The total weight of fruits on one plant reaches 2-2.5 kg. The plant must be tied to a trellis.
Chord
The plant grows up to 1 m in height. For 1 sq. m it is recommended to plant 4-5 bushes. The fruits are shaped like a truncated cone, light green and bright red. The variety is popular among residents of the Moscow region, valued for its resistance to diseases, unpretentiousness and excellent taste of the fruit. The chord is universal - its fruits can be eaten in any form.
Barguzin
The early pepper variety Barguzin produces good yields in greenhouses near Moscow. The plant forms into a short (60-70 cm) beautiful bush with a neat rounded crown. Yellow long fruits weighing up to 200 g are suitable for canning and cooking. The Barguzin variety is famous for its long-term fruiting, uniform seed germination and disease resistance.
Conclusion
This is just a small part early varieties of sweet peppers, which take root well and produce rich harvests in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region.For those who have no experience growing peppers, you can try varieties such as Winnie the Pooh, Eroshka, Funtik. These varieties have long become permanent residents of Moscow region beds, and produce crops in any conditions.
When grown in greenhouses, plants that are independent of weather conditions grow faster and bear fruit earlier. In addition, plants in a greenhouse do not require special care. It is only necessary to control the level of moisture in the soil and maintain the temperature required for the pepper.
