The best varieties of hot peppers for open ground + description, photo

Varieties hot pepper are not as common as sweet varieties, which is why it is very difficult to choose the one that is right for you. Let's figure out what varieties are presented on the Russian seed market today, and how to make the right choice if you have to grow in open ground.

Features of growing peppers in open ground

The process of growing hot peppers in open ground is complicated due to the following conditions:

pepper is a heat-loving and light-loving crop, but in most regions, summer does not spoil us with warmth and light;
almost all varieties and hybrids have a long growing season, reaching 135-150 days, and our summer is not so long;
Russian regions are characterized by sharp changes in temperature and wind, which are detrimental for this vegetable crop.

According to these conditions, at first it may seem that it is impossible to grow pepper in open ground in Russia, however, this is not so.Many gardeners successfully grow both hot and sweet peppers, following a certain pattern:

First, seedlings are grown under conditions that are very important for the vegetable;
as soon as the ground warms up, the seedlings are planted in open ground, where they get used to the conditions and produce a harvest within a few weeks.

These features are good both for growing in the southern regions and in the middle zone. As for the varieties and hybrids of hot peppers, you should decide on the parameters according to which summer residents will make their choice in the store. Sometimes you can take seeds from your neighbors, but more often you want to surprise them with a new interesting variety.

Rules for choosing seeds

When talking about hot peppers, the “Chili” variety always comes to mind, however, the variety of seeding material today is much wider. To make the right choice, you need to decide on the following selection criteria:

the duration of a stable warm summer in the region (this is mandatory for growing in open ground);
productivity;
ripening period;
resistance of the hybrid or variety to diseases, viruses and low light;
taste qualities.

As for yield, it is important to know in advance what the fruits will be used for:

for canning;
fresh consumption;
making seasonings.

Decide how much hot pepper you will need in the fall.

Taste is also of great importance. All varieties can be divided into several types:

with poorly expressed bitterness;
semi-sharp;
quite spicy;
hot peppers.

Since the substance capsaicin is responsible for the pungency, its content is determined on a scale called the Scoville scale.A simplified table of the content of this element in a given crop contains 10 points; we will limit ourselves to four, since in Russia there is no particular desire for growing extremely hot varieties.

The ripening period is correlated with the length of summer. If it is short, preference is given to early ripening varieties. The sustainability of the plant is also important today, since our weather conditions differ from those natural for pepper crops.

The best varieties of hot peppers

Let's move on directly to the varieties of hot peppers. Everything described below can be grown in open ground without fear of being left without a harvest. We make our choice based on the popularity of the variety and its suitability to our conditions.

Aurora 81

This variety is mid-season; the fruits look elongated in the shape of a trunk. The height of the bush reaches one meter. Ripening from the moment the first shoots appear will be approximately 145 days. The pepper stores well and has a low degree of pungency, which is quite suitable for pickled salads and fresh consumption.

Astrakhansky 147

It is one of the most sought after on the market today. It's all about its plasticity and stability. It is ideal for growing outdoors. Of course, it will be most comfortable in the southern regions, but summer residents also successfully grow it in the middle zone. The ripening period reaches 122 days, the plant is of medium size, gives a good harvest of very hot peppers.

Ram's horn (yellow)

Refers to types semi-hot pepper, most often used specifically for preservation. In private large greenhouses it is often planted for commercial sale. The fruiting process in open ground increases to 145-150 days. Medium-sized fruits on low compact bushes.

Hungarian yellow

One of the most popular peppers in the world is considered medium in severity. This variety looks very beautiful in the garden beds. Resistant to blossom end rot and some diseases. Other varieties of Hungarian pepper are much more bitter. You will have to wait 125 days until technical maturity, although this is a short period for pepper crops. The plant is very compact, low, the use of trellises for garter and base is not necessary.

Vizier

It takes a long time to ripen (150 days), but is very beautiful, bears fruit for a long time and well. The shape of the pepper is unusual, extremely rare - turban-shaped (see photo). Planting conditions are standard, resistance to some diseases is available. The pulp is medium spicy. The bush is tall, the base for growing is trellises. They can decorate the table and marinate.

Magic bouquet

So named because of the bouquet arrangement of the fruits. It ripens quite quickly (112 days), which makes it possible to grow it in the middle zone in open ground. It belongs to the semi-hot peppers and has a thin wall. The fruits themselves are very small, so a yield of 1 kilogram per square meter is considered significant.

Homer

Another hybrid of semi-hot peppers. Medium-sized fruits on low compact bushes. Belongs to early ripening varieties, fruiting occurs in 112-115 days. Well suited for fresh consumption as it is juicy and has a thick wall; bears fruit abundantly and for a long time. It looks beautiful and has no defects.

Dinosaur

From plants of this hybrid you can harvest up to 5.9 kilograms (per 1 square meter) of harvest. The pepper wall is very thick, the flesh is juicy and moderately bitter. The plant can tolerate slight aridity of the region, but is extremely demanding of sunlight.Don’t forget about this; the seedlings will have to be additionally illuminated.

Danube

The hybrid is widely known among gardeners and is valued for its rich harvest and resistance to arid climates. It is worth paying attention to the height of the plant (over one meter), which will require you to create a base for the garter. The fruits ripen quickly (102 days), have a green or red color, and an elongated shape.

Variety "Burning Nose"

It’s worth trying to grow this hybrid, which is one of the most popular today. Peppers ripen early, after a maximum of 112 days, the walls are thick, juicy, and the flesh is piquant. The sowing scheme is standard, the yield is high. Can be dried, pickled and eaten fresh.

Bully

Interesting trapezoidal peppers are sure to attract attention. Outwardly, they bear little resemblance to the spicy varieties, but they have quite a taste spicy. It ripens relatively early, in 110 days. The harvest is very rich; from three to four bushes you can harvest from 5 to 8 kilograms.

Dragon

Already from the name it becomes clear that its pulp is very bitter. The ripening process is not early, but not late either (115 days), during which time beautiful green or red pepper fruits are formed on medium-sized bushes. The variety really needs light, but tolerates drought patiently. Of course, we should not forget that the culture as a whole loves to be watered with warm water, and the soil should always be loose and fertilized.

Variety "Impala"

This is a fairly stable hybrid, which is distinguished by large, long fruits of good quality. Another feature: early ripening, which is limited to 65 days. Excellent taste, resistance to heat and tobacco mosaic virus - all this includes Impala among the best varieties of hot peppers.

cayenne bitter

The variety itself is one of the most popular in the world. It is grown even in the north in greenhouses, as it is considered the most popular spice. When they talk about “Chili” pepper, they mean the “Cayenne” pepper variety. It has a bright piquant aroma and strong pungency. The fruits are long, large, and ripen quite early (112 days).

Caprice

The fruits of "Caprice" look like berries; it is an unusually beautiful variety. It is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus, ripens well in open ground, and despite the fact that the fruits are very small, the bush bears fruit for a long time, giving a large harvest.

Chinese fire

The hybrid is truly hot, which is why it is included in the best hot pepper varieties. The ripening period does not exceed 115 days, and disease resistance makes the variety universal. Pepper loves lighting and sun and tolerates heat well.

Variety "Wit"

Quite popular throughout the country, as well as in Ukraine and Moldova. Peppers ripen in 95 days, which is a big plus. The peppers are small in size, the yield is very large, and the flesh is juicy and piquant. The seed sowing scheme is standard.

Mother-in-law's tongue

One of the most popular peppers, it is resistant to drought, which is important for the southern regions of Russia. Growing conditions are standard, ripens after 100 days. The medium-sized fruits themselves have green and red skin colors.

Tula

This hybrid is famous for the fact that the plants are short in stature, the fruits are a beautiful bright scarlet color, and the pepper pulp is spicy. It is undoubtedly included in the list of “The best varieties of bitter pepper in Russia”, since it is quite resistant to our conditions. The period from the first shoots to technical ripening is 100 days.

Ukrainian

Another extremely popular pepper.He is not afraid of most viruses (TMV), nor standard diseases. Pepper ripens in 120 days, produces a high yield, up to 1.5 kilograms per square meter, and withstands temperatures dropping to critical levels. This is why many gardeners love it and plant it annually in open ground on the sunny side of the site.

Habanero

Let's return again to varieties known throughout the world. Today their seeds are successfully sold in our stores for summer residents. The Habanero variety is distinguished by the unsurpassed beauty of its fruit and the pungency of its pepper pulp. In Latin America, not a single major feast is complete without it, but to grow it here, you will have to additionally highlight the seedlings. Pepper tolerates heat well, but cannot bear fruit without sunlight. Fruit ripening is 110 days.

The video below shows how Habanero grows in Mexico:

Jalapeño

One of the champions in terms of hotness of the pulp is, undoubtedly, the famous Jalapeño pepper. He is also known all over the world. It is demanding of sunlight and resistant to heat. Medium sized bush, requires pruning. Fruiting of this variety occurs after 110 days.

As for pruning hot pepper varieties and the features of bush formation, detailed information is in the video below:

Conclusion

The best varieties of hot peppers are presented above. All of them are similar in terms of growing conditions in open ground. Please note that the plant needs fertile soil. If everything is done correctly, the harvest will be rich.

Hot pepper varieties for open ground