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Siberia is a huge part of Russia, characterized by poor climatic conditions with low temperatures and a short summer period. However, this is not an obstacle for local gardeners: many farmers grow heat-loving vegetables, including peppers, on their plots. For this purpose, domestic experimental vegetable stations have developed special zoned varieties. They are resistant to the existing climate, unpretentious to soils and cultivation conditions. At the same time, it is possible to select varieties of pepper for open ground in Siberia, which have special cold resistance, high yield and excellent taste.
Peppers for the open spaces of Siberia
When choosing a pepper variety for sowing in open ground, you should pay attention to several parameters, namely:
- plant growth;
- the duration of the period from sowing the seed to the beginning of fruiting;
- taste and color of pepper;
- cold resistance;
- productivity;
- pulp thickness.
These parameters are usually indicated by the manufacturer on the seed packaging.In this case, the crop will best comply with the declared parameters if it is recommended by the manufacturer for cultivation in specific areas.
Pepper varieties presented by breeders for cultivation on an open plot of land in Siberia can be classified according to the color of the fruit.
Yellow peppers
Bright yellow peppers can truly be considered a decoration for a garden bed, especially Siberian ones. In order to grow a rich harvest of yellow peppers, you need to give preference to the following varieties:
Golden Pyramid
The name itself speaks of the sunny color of these peppers. Despite the fact that the plant is not tall (up to 90 cm), its fruits are massive, weighing up to 300 g. They are particularly juicy, fleshy and aroma. The thickness of the pepper wall reaches 1 cm. Such large fruits ripen on average in 116 days.
In order to get a timely harvest, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in February. When 2-3 true leaves can be observed, the plants need to be pruned. At the same time, in the spring, crops should be protected with film cover on the arches. Under favorable conditions, the yield of the “Golden Pyramid” variety reaches 7 kg/m2.
Oriole
High-yielding variety, producing fruits up to 11 kg/m2. Bright yellow peppers are distinguished not only by their abundance, but also by their amazing taste. They are not very large, weighing only 80 g, however, they have a pronounced sweetness and bright aroma. From the day the seed is sown until the first fruits ripen, just under 120 days pass.
Goby
A variety designed specifically for cultivation in the middle latitude of Russia and Siberia. It has excellent resistance to cold and disease. On one bush of this variety, dark green and bright orange fruits are simultaneously formed. Their shape is similar to a cone, their weight does not exceed 160 g. The wall thickness of the vegetable is up to 5 mm.
The variety is grown mainly in open areas, however, it can also be cultivated in a greenhouse. The plant is medium-sized, bears fruit in quantities up to 6 kg/m2.
Veselinka
An early-ripening, disease-resistant variety whose peppers are bright yellow. Their shape is extraordinary: cylindrical, greatly elongated. This fruit weighs only 80 g, but its walls are quite fleshy and do not taste bitter at all.
The plant is medium-sized, not very bushy, so it is recommended to plant it in open ground at a rate of 4 pcs. at 1 m2 soil. The plant is cold-resistant and slows down its development only at temperatures below -100C. The crop yield reaches 7.5 kg/m2.
These facts suggest that yellow pepper is not only tasty, but also very healthy.
Red peppers
Most varieties bear fruit with red peppers. They look great and have a vibrant taste. In this category, we can highlight a number of the best peppers for the Siberian climate.
Kolobok
Pepper shaped like a tomato. Its red color only enhances the resemblance. You can see the vegetable in the photo below. The variety is considered one of the best, since with a modest height (up to 40 cm) the yield exceeds 5 kg/m2. For the fruit to fully ripen, the culture requires 150 days.
The taste of pepper is excellent: its flesh is tender, thick, juicy. The vegetable has a special fresh aroma. The peppers themselves are small, weighing up to 90 g.
Cavalier
Sweet red pepper, weighing about 100 g. Its shape is cone-shaped and smooth. The thickness of the fruit wall is 6 cm. The variety is not particularly juicy, but has a bright aroma. It takes more than 115 days for the fruit to ripen.
Thin skin and delicate pulp allow the fruits to be consumed fresh, as well as used to make various culinary dishes and winter preparations. The disadvantage of the variety is the low yield of 3 kg/m2.
Merchant
An excellent variety of bell pepper. Thanks to high productivity (up to 22 kg/m2) is grown not only in private gardens, but also on farms. Perfectly adapted to open ground conditions.
Peppers of the “Merchant” variety have the classic shape of an elongated prism. Small green and red peppers form on one bush. They are distinguished by particularly thick pulp (up to 11 mm), with a bright aroma. 130 days are enough for vegetables to ripen. The weight of one fruit is small - up to 70 g.
Morozko
The variety got its name due to its high level of cold resistance. It is especially popular among Siberian gardeners. The culture is low, slightly spreading and does not require staking. The plant is perfectly adapted to open ground conditions.
The Morozko fruits are cone-shaped and weigh approximately 110 g. Their walls are quite thick (0.7 mm), juicy, and sweet. The skin of such fruits is tender and thin. It takes about 114 days for the crop to ripen. Fruit yield is high – 6-7 kg/m2. The vegetable is used for fresh consumption, stuffing, and canning.
Mustang
The variety is resistant to low temperatures.It is distinguished by especially large green and red fruits, weighing up to 300 g. Mustang peppers ripen in just over 105 days. Their pulp is tasty, sweet, thick (8 mm).
Seeds are sown for seedlings in February. After 2 true leaves grow over the course of 2 weeks, it is hardened off and planted in the ground. During the spring stages, it is recommended to protect the bed with a film cover. If there is no threat of frost, crops do not need shelter.
Siberian prince
A representative of the Siberian selection, resistant to cold and stressful conditions. The variety is early ripening - the fruits ripen within 100 days from the day the seed is sown. It is perfectly adapted to open soils.
“Siberian Prince” peppers have a cone shape, red color, and a glossy surface. Their pulp, up to 5 mm thick, is juicy and aromatic. The average weight of one fruit is 150 g. The crop yield is low - less than 5 kg/m2.
Winnie the Pooh
This variety is widely known among experienced gardeners. It gives, albeit low (up to 6 kg/m2), but stable yield. The plant itself is exceptionally short-growing, its bushes are only 20-30 cm high.
Peppers are up to 11 cm long and conical in shape. The pulp is not too thick (6 mm), but very sweet and aromatic. The vegetable weighs no more than 70 g. It takes no more than 105 days for the crop to ripen.
Sultan
The variety is resistant to low temperatures. Its yield directly depends on growing conditions and varies from 3 to 7 kg/m2, which also indicates the significant influence of fertilizing and shelters.The plant is medium-sized, so when there is a threat of frost it can be covered with a film, like a greenhouse.
Peppers at the ripe stage have a red surface and an elongated cone shape. Their weight is approximately 100 g. The walls of the vegetable are medium thick and sweet.
Bogatyr
A very famous variety of pepper, bred by Moldovan breeders. This plant does not exceed 60 cm in height, however, the yield reaches 7 kg/m2. It takes an average of 130 days for the fruits to ripen, so it is recommended to first sow the seeds in cups for seedlings in February-March.
The peppers are ovoid in shape, with red and cream-colored vegetables simultaneously forming on one bush. Their weight reaches 180 g. Their flesh is juicy, aromatic, and sweet.
There are many varieties represented by red peppers, which allows each farmer to choose the most suitable one in terms of taste and agrotechnical characteristics. All of the above crops are excellent for the southern and middle climate zone.
Green peppers
The green color of a vegetable in some cases may indicate its ripeness. There are not very many such varieties of pepper, but they are not inferior in taste to fruits of other colors. Among the green peppers we should highlight:
Triton
A variety whose fruits are green in color. True, with the onset of biological maturity, peppers begin to turn red, so during seed collection you can see bright red peppers. "Triton" is especially popular because it has a high yield (up to 11 kg/m2), early fruit ripening (110 days), and short stature of the bush (up to 50 cm). The plant is disease-resistant, grows well and bears fruit in open ground.
The peppers are quite long and contain 2-3 internal chambers. Their flesh is juicy and sweet. The vegetable weighs about 120 g.
Badminton F1
The fruits of the Badminton variety do not have such a pronounced green color; their color can rather be classified as light green or cream. The culture is excellent for the conditions of Siberia, as it is highly resistant to cold. The fruit ripening period is 120 days, so it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings in March.
The peppers are cube-shaped, their flesh is sweet, and their walls are 6 mm thick. The vegetable weighs 160 g.
The bush is medium-sized, successfully grows and bears fruit at temperatures above +10 0C. Its yield is 5.5 kg/m2.
Dakar
The variety is mid-season, ripens in 130 days. Its fruits are cube-shaped, sweet, weigh about 210 g. Their pulp is approximately 7 mm thick. The crop is grown in open ground using the seedling method, is able to tolerate cold, and is resistant to diseases. Fruits in volume up to 5 kg/m2.
Conclusion
Having chosen a pepper variety, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with the features and rules of its cultivation in the climatic conditions of Siberia. You can learn about them in the video below:
Peppers are a heat-loving and slightly whimsical crop, however, very popular among gardeners, since its fruits are not only beautiful, tasty, but also healthy. Growing a rich harvest in a poor climate is doubly difficult, but by following some rules and making an effort, the task becomes feasible even for a novice gardener.
