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The variety of sweet red pepper is a vegetable pepper, which was bred by Bulgarian breeders in the 20th century. Red bell pepper is a fairly large, pod-shaped fruit, the color of which changes depending on ripeness, first green, then orange, then bright red and finally dark red. Based on the amount of capsaicin in the composition, bell peppers are divided into sweet and bitter peppers. In America, where the vegetable pepper comes from, it still grows in the wild.
What is the benefit
Sweet red pepper It contains fiber, nitrogenous substances, soluble sugars, starch and essential oils, as well as vitamins of groups A, B, C, E, PP and a large number of microelements. The use of red sweet bell pepper is especially indicated for those who suffer from depression, insomnia, loss of energy, as well as diabetes and memory impairment. In terms of vitamin C content, this pepper is simply a champion!
The daily requirement of vitamin C for a person is approximately 100 mg, and in pepper its content is 150 g of vitamin per 100 g of weight. So, by eating just one pepper, you can replenish your body with a daily dose of vitamin C.This vitamin, together with beta-carotene and lycopene contained in sweet peppers, is involved in the fight against oncology, preventing the formation of cancer cells. Red bell pepper also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, rids the body of potential carcinogens and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Eating sweet red pepper is useful for diseases such as:
- blood disease;
- bleeding gums;
- fragility of blood vessels;
- digestive problems;
- slow peristalsis;
- gastritis;
- increased sweating, etc.
Due to the content of the alkaloid capsaicin, regular use of red bell pepper in food promotes good pancreatic activity, lowering blood pressure, thinning the blood, which, in turn, reduces the risk of blood clots and prevents the occurrence of thrombophlebitis. Due to the fact that capsaicin is contained in red sweet peppers in small quantities, eating this pepper will not adversely affect the stomach. And the juice obtained by processing in a juicer is very useful for patients with diabetes (prevents the formation of “bad” cholesterol) and pregnant women, as it strengthens nails and hair.
Red sweet bell pepper has not only healing, but also rejuvenating properties. Based on it, it is possible to make a pleasant mask for facial skin care.
Anti-aging mask recipe
Put a raw egg, pre-beaten, 1 tsp into the pepper chopped with a blender. sour cream, stir well. This mixture is applied to a cleanly washed face and after a quarter of an hour it is removed from the face with warm water. After 5-7 similar procedures, the facial skin is cleansed and refreshed.
Pepper juice is used as a moisturizing tonic.Due to the vitamins and minerals it contains, facial skin is rejuvenated. And at least one glass of juice every day will help prevent many diseases, such as colds.
The variety of varieties of sweet peppers amazes the imagination and pleases the eye. But how do you figure out which variety is best to plant on your site? Below are descriptions and photos of some varieties of red sweet peppers.
The best varieties of red sweet peppers
Latino F1
An early hybrid (100-110 days from sowing), when sown in early March for seedlings in mid-June, it is already possible to harvest, and the yield is considerable - 14-16 kg/sq. The height of the bush reaches one meter, so the best way to grow it is in a greenhouse, where it can be tied to a support and create more favorable conditions for ripening. This is especially true for the Siberian region and northern regions of Russia. The fruit is cube-shaped, with thick walls (1cm), very large, red in color with a wonderful taste. It is resistant to tobacco mosaic and potato virus.
Prince Silver
One of the very early varieties (90-110 days), with cone-shaped fruits, the average weight of one pepper reaches 100 grams. The bush is of medium height (40-60 cm), so it is also suitable for an open garden bed. The harvest is approximately 2.5 kg of beautiful, elastic fruits per bush. Has resistance to pepper diseases.
Hercules
Mid-ripening variety (120-135 days) with cube-shaped red fruits, weighing from 150 to 250 grams. The fruits have slight ribbing, a wall thickness of approximately 8 mm, very juicy, sweet, and aromatic. The bush is quite compact, not too tall (50-60 cm). The harvest is good - about three kilograms of large, tasty fruits per bush. Virus resistant.It can be grown not only under film, but also in open ground.
ox ear
Refers to mid-season varieties (120-130 days from germination) with elongated cone-shaped fruits, weighing from 140 to 220 grams, thick-walled up to 8 mm, with juicy, sweet pulp. The bush is up to 75 cm high, up to 3 kg of fruits are obtained from the bush. Resistant to viruses. The peculiarity of the variety is long storage and good transportability. It is universal in growing methods - both a greenhouse and an open bed.
The leader of the Redskins
Early variety (110 days), cube-shaped peppers, very large (from 120 to 750 grams), color varies from green to bright red. The bush is medium-high (up to 60 cm), compact, powerful, with fleshy, juicy, sweet fruits.
In addition to the usual pepper of the usual length and shape, there is also a long red sweet pepper with fruits of an unusual shape, which will be discussed below.
Varieties of red long pepper
Red elephant
The variety is early (90-110 days). The bush is quite powerful and tall (up to 90 cm) with long conical fruits reaching a length of 22 cm, a width of about 6 cm and a weight of about 220 grams. The color varies from green to dark red. The taste is excellent, the juiciness is high, and it is very convenient for whole canning. The harvest is good.
Cockatoo
Early ripening variety (100-110 days from germination). Recommended for greenhouse maintenance. The bush is very tall, spreading, about 150 cm high, so a garter for support will not hurt. The fruits are of an original appearance, resembling a slightly curved cylinder, bright red in color, the pepper weighs up to 0.5 kg, and is up to 30 cm long. The wall is quite thick - 7-8 mm. The fruit is juicy, sweet, with a peppery aroma.
Chord
Early ripening variety.It is better to grow in a greenhouse, as due to its early ripening it is suitable for selling products in markets. The bush is tall (80-100 cm), it requires staking to a support. The fruits are cone-shaped, weighing up to 200 g, with a wall thickness of about 6 mm, color from light green to red. Virus resistant. Very good in preservation.
Atlantic
Hybrid with early ripening (95-100 days). The bush is tall, reaches a height of about a meter. The fruits are elongated, beautiful dark red in color, about 20-22 cm long, 12-13 cm wide, thick-walled (1 cm). Virus-free. It grows well not only in a greenhouse, but also in an open garden bed.
Pomegranate
The variety is medium late (145-150 days from germination). The bush is low (35-50 cm), compact, and beautiful. The fruit has a clear pod-like shape, color from green to dark red, the weight of the pepper is 30-40 grams, although not very fleshy, but the walls are quite thick (up to 3.5 cm), the length reaches 13-15 cm. Good for open ground. Despite the fact that in appearance it resembles hot pepper, it tastes sweet and juicy. Very good for drying and further grinding, i.e. It makes a wonderful paprika-type seasoning.
