A selection of the best varieties of sweet peppers for open ground
Pepper varieties bred specifically for cultivation in open ground are resistant to cold and weather changes. They are not afraid of rain, heat or drought - with proper care, the fruits grow healthy and tasty. The varieties take root in nutritious and loose soils with a moderate level of acidity.
In this article we will study in detail the best varieties of sweet peppers for open ground and learn the secrets of a rich harvest.
Features of choosing a sweet pepper variety for open ground
When purchasing, they study the manufacturer, sowing dates, and care features. The packaging must be intact, with a valid expiration date.
Pay attention to the following parameters:
- Fruit size. Small-fruited peppers are used for whole canning, large-fruited peppers are used for fresh consumption.
- Plant immunity. In cold regions, resistant and unpretentious hybrids are planted.
- Shelf life. Vegetables with walls 6-8 mm thick are suitable for long-term storage.
The best varieties
Let's look at the top 10 best varieties of peppers for planting in open ground and find out their distinctive features.
Ivanhoe
Early ripening Ivanhoe ripens within 100 days from the appearance of the first shoots. The bushes are compact, height up to 70 cm. The fruits are cone-shaped, elongated, average weight 90 g. The peel is smooth, thickness 7 mm, bright red. The pulp is sugary and juicy, and is universal in use. Salads and snacks, canned and fermented dishes are prepared from pepper.
The variety has a stable yield - from 1 sq. m harvest about 7 kg of pepper.
ox ear
Planted out ox ear seedlings - this makes it easier for the pepper to adapt to climatic conditions. The ripening period is 80-85 days; both open ground and greenhouses are suitable for planting. The fruits are long, the surface is wavy. The color is rich red, the peel is glossy. The pulp is juicy and sweet.
Ox's ear high-yielding variety — summer residents collect 7-10 large and beautiful fruits from one bush.
Interesting! Sweet peppers contain ascorbic and folic acids, dietary fiber, vitamins A and B, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Regular consumption of vegetables improves immunity, relieves stress and removes waste and toxins.
Merchant
Variety Merchant Suitable for growing in central Russia. The bushes are semi-spreading, standard, reaching a height of 80 cm. Merchant ripens in 90 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The vegetables are smooth and red. The wall thickness is 7 mm, the fruits can be transported and stored without problems, and are suitable for sale.
The weight of the peppers is from 60 to 100 g, the taste is soft, fresh and sweet. Productivity 8 kg per 1 sq. m. The fruits are harvested in August, when they become elastic and glossy, with a dry stalk.
Big mom
Appetizing pepper Big mom ripens in 110 days. The bushes are powerful, reaching 1 m, so they require staking and pinching. Big Mama is distinguished by large red-orange fruits. The weight of the fruit is about 200 g, the wall thickness varies from 5 to 8 mm.
The variety is universal in use, suitable for preparing salads, side dishes, winter preparations and freezing.
Interesting! Peppers are frozen for the winter in the freezer, after cutting them into small cubes.Fruits can also be stored, cut in half or whole with the cap cut off. You can take them out at any time and use them as a base for stuffing.
Big Daddy
Purple pepper Big Daddy planted in the south or in the middle zone. The bushes are compact, from 50 to 70 cm in height. The leaves are medium sized, dark green with a purple tint. The variety is early ripening, ripening in 90-100 days from the moment of planting.
The fruits are glossy, dark purple, and attract gardeners with their exotic appearance. The wall thickness is 7 mm, the flesh is sweet, not watery. Productivity 7 kg per 1 sq. m.
California miracle
Popular variety California miracle became famous due to its ease of care and taste. The bushes reach a height of 70 cm; during the growing process they require shaping and pinching the tops. The fruits are large, cube-shaped. The pulp is dense and fleshy, the peel is smooth.
Rich red color, wall thickness 8 mm. The fruits store well and are suitable for pickling and stuffing.
Orange miracle
Hybrid Orange miracle came to Russia from Holland, suitable for growing in regions with sudden climate changes. Mid-season, ripens in 110 days. Planted with seedlings or seeds in open ground. The bushes are medium-sized, up to 1 m in height. The fruits are cube-shaped, weighing up to 250 g. The walls are thick, the flesh is sweet, without bitterness.
From 1 sq. m, up to 15 kg of orange glossy peppers are collected. Hybrid It is resistant to diseases and pests.
Pinocchio
Hybrid Pinocchio medium ripening period, yields a harvest in 90-100 days. Suitable for open and closed ground. The bushes are elongated, powerful, with a height of 70 to 100 m.The fruits are long, cone-shaped, with ribs, the weight of one varies from 100 to 120 g.
The color is red, sometimes dark blue. The wall thickness is 5 mm, the yield is 13 kg per 1 sq. m. Characterized by resistance to drought, heat and common crop diseases.
Winnie the Pooh
Precocious Winnie the Pooh shows first results after 100 days. Vegetables form quickly, the fruiting period is extended. The bushes are standard and low-growing, 30 cm in height, suitable for growing on a balcony or loggia. Fruit weight is about 50 g, length is 10 cm. Wall thickness is about 5 mm, color is rich red. Productivity 2 kg per 1 sq. m.
Gift from Moldova
Peppers ripen 125-130 days from planting. The fruits are perfectly stored and transported over long distances. The bushes are compact, up to 40 cm in height. Weight from 50 to 100 g, the skin is thin but dense. The fruits are bright red with a wall thickness of 5 mm, sweet and juicy, suitable for snacks, preparations and vegetable salads.
Variety selection
When choosing a variety, the ripening period is taken into account. For regions with short summers and cool climates, early ripening varieties are chosen - Ivanhoe or Big Daddy. Such peppers take root in the Urals and Siberia and withstand bad weather well. Vegetables ripen quickly and do not have time to get sick.
For the middle zone, mid-season varieties are chosen — Pinocchio or Orange miracle. In the south, late- or mid-late-season peppers are grown, such as Big Mama.
Reviews
Let's study several reviews from online forums and find out which varieties of peppers Russian summer residents choose for planting in open ground.
Maria, Krasnodar region: “I love the most productive bell peppers, Big Mama and Big Papa.I like their appearance, taste and juiciness. The fruits grow beautiful, without damage, and rarely get sick. I use it for pickling.”
Pavel, Moscow region: “Winnie the Pooh and Orange Miracle peppers are taking root in our region. I have been planting them for several years now and am pleased with the harvest. They use the seedling method of planting".
Galina, Tyumen: “I planted Ox’s Ear pepper last season, but the plant became sick with root rot. The harvest grew, but some of the fruit was spoiled. Next season I will plant a more frost-resistant variety.”.
Conclusion
Peppers for open ground are planted in seedlings. The variety is selected based on the climatic conditions of the region. Loose and nutritious soils, clean and sunny beds will help you get a rich harvest. Large-fruited varieties perform well - Ox Ear, California Miracle, Ivanhoe. They are suitable for fresh consumption. Small-fruited Winnie the Pooh and Gift of Moldova are used for pickles and preparations.
Vegetables with a wall thickness of more than 6 mm are perfectly stored and suitable for sale.