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The fruits of sweet peppers contain a complex of vitamins vital for humans. The pulp is saturated with ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamin P and B. In addition, it is rare that a dish is complete without this vegetable. This is why the popularity of bell pepper is so high. To get a good harvest at home, you need to choose the right seed material. To help gardeners, we will try to identify 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 you figure out which crop seeds to choose, you need to take into account several important definitions. Bell peppers are not only sweet, fleshy vegetables. This group includes crops with pungent and bitter fruits. All pepper varieties differ in the period of ripening. For cold regions, it is preferable to choose crops of early and mid-early ripening. They will yield good yields 80–90 days after seedling germination.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 which seeds to buy for planting. There are varietal crops and hybrids. The latest types of pepper on the package are marked F1. Hybrids are much hardier than varietal crops, produce larger yields, and are less susceptible to diseases.
For gourmets who like to eat peppers raw, any variety will not be suitable. Here it is better to give preference to crops that bear thick-walled fruits of white or yellow color. The size of ripe peppers is important. For example, most often a small or medium-sized vegetable is chosen for stuffing; for lecho they will go large fleshy peppers. The color of the fruit plays an important aesthetic role. Multi-colored peppers look delicious preserved in jars. This, in principle, is the entire main characteristic of the crop that an amateur vegetable grower should know.
The video explains how to choose the right varieties:
Review of early varieties
Considering early variety sweet pepper During the ripening period, it must be said that they bring the best harvest in areas with a temperate climate. Numerous reviews from vegetable growers highlight the varieties “Orange Miracle”, “Atlantic”, “Rhapsody”, “Pinocchio”, “Winnie the Pooh”. However, early varieties are the best choice for cold regions such as Siberia.In a short number of warm days they manage to produce a good harvest. There are specially zoned Siberian varieties, for example, “Topolin” and “Kolobok”.
It's time to consider the best varieties of early ripening, which will help with photos and descriptions of popular sweet peppers.
Lumina
The culture produces cone-shaped, elongated peppers weighing 120 g. The main color of the ripe fruit is white, but depending on the composition of the soil, the skin acquires different shades, for example, green, pink or yellow. The plant loves the sun very much, and the more rays that fall on 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 is medium thick and has a sweetish taste.
This variety is popular among vegetable growers who grow crops for sale. The plant does not require complex care, feels good in open beds, and produces a stable harvest even with a lack of moisture. The harvested crop can be stored in dry cellars for about four months. Sweet pepper retains its presentation during long-term transportation. The purpose of the vegetable is universal.
Ivanhoe
Enough new variety of pepper has already gained popularity among many vegetable growers. The first harvest can be obtained 110 days after seedling germination. Unripe fruits have white walls, but even so they are tasty. As the vegetable ripens, it acquires red or deep orange flesh. Cone-shaped peppers with a flesh thickness of 6 mm weigh approximately 130 g.
Bull
The culture bears fleshy yellow fruits. Peppers grow huge, some specimens weigh 500 g.The pulp is highly saturated with sweetish juice, which suggests using the vegetable in fresh salads and other dishes. It is not suitable for winter preservation. 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 be just the thing. Cone-shaped fruits are suitable for stuffing, as well as winter preparations. The vegetable pulp is not thick, but tasty. Up to 15 peppercorns can form on a plant at the same time.
Marinka's tongue
The crop is intended for growing in open beds. The homeland of the variety is Ukraine. The plant adapts well to sudden climate changes, producing a lot of crops at a time. Ripe peppers are very fleshy and heavy, weighing about 200 g. So that the branches of the bush can withstand such 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
The low-growing plant produces stable yields in all weather conditions. The fruit is medium in size, suitable for stuffing and winter preservation. The approximate weight of a mature vegetable is 150 g.
Tusk
A very tall plant requires tying branches to a trellis. The bushes can grow to a maximum of 1.5 m in height. The pulp is medium thick and has an excellent aroma. The peppers are shaped like an elongated cylinder. As it ripens, the flesh turns red.
Big Daddy
This variety will appeal to lovers of colorful peppers. After ripening, the walls of the vegetable may turn red or violet 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 approximately 1 m in height. The bush is covered with medium-sized cube-shaped fruits. The walls of the peppers are fleshy and in order for the plant to withstand the entire harvest, it needs to be tied to a trellis. A ripe vegetable acquires an orange color, an excellent aroma and a sweetish taste. Great for salads and making lecho.
All these popular varieties of bell peppers have gained success among amateur vegetable growers. Nowadays, early varietal crops are gradually being replaced by hybrids. Breeders have instilled in them the best parental qualities of ordinary peppers. But the agricultural technology of hybrids is much more complex, which is not always suitable for ordinary summer residents. Most of these peppers are intended for greenhouse plantings. The cost of seed material is much higher, and you won’t be able to collect it yourself on your own plot. The fruits of hybrids have a wide variety of shapes and colors.
Review of mid-season varieties
Peppers in the middle period of ripening are less in demand than early crops. They usually produce less harvest, but are more suitable for canning and other winter preparations. If we consider the best varieties of sweet peppers for regions with a temperate climate, then among them we can highlight “Bogatyr”, “Red Knight”, “Golden Rain”. Even the cold climate of Siberia makes it possible to grow some mid-season varieties in shelters, for example, “Podarok Moldova” and “Bogatyr”. Let's find out which medium-ripening crops vegetable growers consider the best.
Gift from Moldova
One of the most popular varieties for any region.The plant adapts well to any climate, tolerates heat, cold and slush, and is not demanding on the composition of the soil. The crop has good immunity to diseases and produces stable, large yields. If the climate allows, it is better to grow bushes outdoors. The vegetable is considered a salad type. The cone-shaped peppercorns weigh approximately 90 g. The medium-thick flesh turns red when ripe. The harvested crop tolerates storage and transportation well.
Cherry pepper
A very productive crop produces small fruits. Small peppers are more in demand for canning. As the vegetable ripens, it may turn yellow or red. The pulp of the fruit contains a lot of microelements, vitamins and other useful substances that are vital for human health.
Purple Othello F1
The hybrid has a tall and powerful bush structure. Cone-shaped sweet peppers are medium in 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 bear fruits with a pungent taste. 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.
Review of mid-late varieties
It is not customary to grow sweet peppers of late varieties in cold regions due to the fact that they simply do not have time to bear fruit. Some Siberian hobbyists plant them in greenhouses. Late ripening crops are optimally suited to the southern regions. They bring a fresh harvest until the onset of frost.Moreover, growing late varieties here is preferable in open beds. The varieties “Albatross” and “Anastasia”, as well as the hybrids “Nochka” and “Lyudmila” have good reviews. Let's take a closer look at some popular late-ripening varieties.
Paris F1
The hybrid belongs to the mid-late period of ripening. The bush grows to a maximum height of 0.8 m. Productivity is high, from 1 m2 you can collect 7 kg of peppers. The cube-shaped fruits turn red when ripe. The hybrid can be grown in indoor and outdoor beds.
Nochka F1
Another popular hybrid belongs to the mid-late ripening period. A very beautiful bush is densely covered with small cube-shaped peppercorns. When ripe, the fruits turn red like lights. The largest vegetable can grow weighing 100 g. The yield of one plant is 3 kg. Growing the hybrid is possible in open and closed ground.
Gamik
The mid-late ripening crop bears fruit well in the open air and in the greenhouse. Low, compact bushes are densely covered with small peppercorns. The weight of the vegetable is only 40 g. The pulp is thin, about 3 mm thick. When ripe, peppers turn orange.
Oreni F1
This hybrid is adapted for greenhouse cultivation. The low-growing plant itself forms a compact bush. Cuboid-shaped peppers with a flesh thickness of 6 mm become orange when ripe and have an excellent taste. The vegetable is more used in salads. The harvested crop is stored for a long time and endures long transportation.
The video provides an overview of pepper varieties:
Varieties of Capsicums
When talking about capsicums, many people mean only bitter fruits by this name.There are actually two types of capsicum:
- The first type really refers to hot peppers. One of the popular varieties is the well-known “Chili”.
- The second type is represented by sweet bell pepper. It is also called paprika. The fruits of different varieties differ in taste, aroma and are most often used as a dried seasoning.
Paprika most often bears a long, cone-shaped pod with a pulp thickness of 1–3 mm. The fruit can quickly dry out in the sun, after which it is crushed into a powder. There are five main varieties of paprika.
Pomegranate
The medium-ripening crop produces fruits weighing 35 g with a sweetish taste. The low-growing bush grows to a maximum height of 45 cm. The walls of the vegetable have longitudinal ribbing. A fully ripe pod turns red. The thickness of the pulp is from 1.5 to 3.5 mm.
Hedgehog
The mid-ripening variety produces a harvest 145 days after seed germination. The bushes are very low, densely covered with foliage. Very small fruits are formed on the branches, shaped like hearts. A mature 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 flower pot on the window.
Cascade
Mid-ripening paprika bears fruit approximately 115 days after seed germination. Around day 140, the peppers fully ripen and turn red. The bushes are slightly spreading without dense foliage. The maximum weight of the vegetable is 55 g. The curved pods grow about 18 cm long. The pulp has an excellent aroma and taste. In addition to preparing dry seasonings, the pods are used for preservation.
Baby
A mid-bearing plant produces its first harvest in 140 days. Low-growing bushes do without staking branches. The cone-shaped pods grow evenly with smooth skin. With a maximum length of 10 cm, the pod weighs about 38 g. The mature color of the vegetable changes from purple to red. The pulp of the 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 ripening group of peppers. The appearance of the first harvest is observed 125 days after germination of seedlings. Low-growing bushes are moderately covered with foliage. 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 sweet pepper seeds, according to summer residents and vegetable growers. Although each vegetable grower understands this definition in his own way and chooses his own best varieties.
