The best sweet pepper varieties for greenhouses in the Moscow region

Sweet pepper, although of southern origin, survives in different climatic conditions. The main thing is to choose the right variety and create optimal growing conditions. Beautiful glossy fruits are distinguished by their juicy taste and sweet pulp; they are used in cooking and folk medicine.

In this article we will look at the best varieties of peppers for greenhouses in the Moscow region and learn the secrets of growing the crop.

Features of choosing greenhouse varieties

For sale and long-term storage, choose varieties with thick and elastic walls.. When choosing a variety for further canning, preference is given to small peppers weighing no more than 70 g.

Plant care plays an important role: some crops are unpretentious - it is enough to follow the regime of watering and fertilizing, others require increased attention - to get a rich harvest you need to shape, tie up and pinion the bush.

Important! The choice of variety is influenced by the plant’s resistance to insect pests and diseases. The greenhouse is characterized by high humidity and stuffiness, so it is recommended to sow varieties with strong immunity to infections and pests.

The best varieties for the Moscow region

Let's consider common varieties that show the best yield in regions with a temperate climate in greenhouse conditions.

Alyonushka

Pepper is mid-season, gives the first harvest 120 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Hybrid Alyonushka has semi-spreading bushes up to 1.5 m high. The leaves are large, rich green. The fruits are prismatic, slightly elongated.The wall thickness is 5 mm, so Alyonushka is not suitable for long-term storage.

The weight of the fruit varies from 100 to 130 g, the hybrid is distinguished by its juicy and sugary pulp and sweet taste. The vegetable is resistant to late blight and tobacco mosaic virus. Shows stable yield - about 8 kg per 1 m².

California miracle

In the variety California miracle average ripening time, about 115 days from the appearance of the first shoots. The bushes are low, about 75 cm in height. The shape is cuboidal, flattened, slight ribbing is visible. The peel is dense and smooth, up to 8 mm thick. The color is rich red, the taste and aroma are sweet.

Fruit weight is about 100 g, length is 10-12 cm. Productivity is about 10 kg per 1 m². The California Miracle variety is universal in application - it is used for pickling and canning, preparing salads and side dishes, appetizers and soups.

Important! To obtain an earlier harvest, bell peppers are planted in seedlings. Seedlings strengthen the plant's immunity, protect against diseases and pests. Before planting, the soil in the greenhouse is treated and the walls and doors are wiped with disinfectants. During the growing process, greenhouses are ventilated daily.

ox ear

Neat bushes reach a height of no more than 70 cm. Ripens ox ear within 120 days from the date of landing. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, the length reaches 12 cm. The average weight of the vegetable is 200 g, the wall thickness is 7-8 mm. The color is rich red, the flesh is fleshy and juicy. With proper storage organization, Ox Ear can be stored for up to 3 months and retains its marketability and taste.

The variety is easy to care for and resistant to insect pests and viral diseases.An experienced gardener and a novice gardener can get a rich harvest.

Bagration

Early ripening Bagration is grown not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground. Pepper is characterized by rapid fruit set and extended fruiting. Plant height is up to 1 m, the root system is powerful and developed. The fruits are cube-shaped, flattened, with thick walls.

During maturity, the vegetable acquires an orange color with a yellow or red tint. Thanks to its attractive appearance, Bagration looks appetizing in sliced ​​vegetables or as winter preparations. Pepper weight is up to 200 g, 13-15 ripe glossy fruits are collected from 1 bush.

Orange King

Orange King - a juicy variety with excellent taste. The pulp is sugary, sweet and tender. The plant does not require special skills to care for, the height of the bush is up to 1 m, the leaves are medium in size. Planted with seedlings or seeds. Vegetable weight up to 160 g, wall thickness 6 mm. The surface is ribbed, attractive orange.

Orange king is used fresh and for preparing healthy vegetable dishes. The yield of the variety is 4 kg per 1 m².

Important! The pulp of bell pepper contains vitamins A, E, C, essential for humans, as well as trace elements, acids and dietary fiber. Eating vegetables improves intestinal health, eliminates inflammatory processes and strengthens the immune system. After heat treatment, peppers retain most of their beneficial properties.

Bagheera

A mid-season variety of bell pepper ripens in 110-115 days after the first shoots appear. The bushes are compact, up to 50 cm in height. The fruits are glossy, purple with a red tint. Weight from 150 to 300 g, walls about 8 mm thick.

Among the advantages of the variety are::

• sweet and juicy taste;
• original appearance;
• high yield - up to 4 kg per 1 m²;
• resistance to diseases and pests.

Night

Hybrid Nochka is planted on nutritious and loose soils. Pepper ripens in 130-140 days, the height of the bushes reaches 1 m. The plant is semi-spreading, the foliage is average. The fruits are cube-shaped, purple-red in color. Wall thickness 6-8 mm, pepper weight up to 150 g.

The pulp is sweet, the aroma is pleasant, strongly pronounced. Gardeners harvest up to 4 kg of harvest from 1 plant. The hybrid is universal in use, suitable for long-term storage and use immediately after collection.

Golden calf

The variety is suitable for long-term storage, the wall thickness reaches 10 mm. The Golden Calf matures in 100-110 days from the moment of planting and is distinguished by its attractive appearance and resistance to diseases and pests. Plant height is 1 m, fruit weight is 200-300 g. The peel is glossy, bright orange in color. Bell peppers are high in vitamins and are suitable for preparing low-calorie dietary dishes.

Pinocchio

Hybrid Pinocchio shows the best yield in regions with warm and temperate climates. Recommended for planting seedlings. Ripens in 90-100 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The plant reaches a height of 80 cm and is unpretentious in care. The fruits set together, the average weight of the pepper is 120 g.

The length of the fruit is up to 15 cm, width 8 cm. The surface is smooth, the color is red. The shape is cone-shaped, the wall thickness is 5-6 mm. Up to 10 fruits are collected from 1 plant. Pinocchio is resistant to root rot and tobacco mosaic virus.

Hercules

Fertile and high-yielding Hercules planted seedlings. Plant height up to 50 cm, leaves large, dark green. The fruits are cube-shaped, with a thick red skin. Pepper weight is 200-300 g. Hercules is suitable for long-term transportation, stored for 2-3 months. The vegetable has a classic sweet taste and a pleasant aroma. Up to 4 kg are collected from 1 m². Bell pepper Hercules is consumed fresh, frozen and canned for the winter.

The best varieties for the Moscow region for open ground

For open ground choose varieties and hybrids that are distinguished by early ripening.

We recommend paying attention to the following crops:

1. Barguzin. Cone-shaped fruits ripen in 80-90 days from planting. They adapt to external climatic conditions and show stable yields. The variety is unpretentious in care; it is planted by seedlings or seeds in open ground. It is resistant to viruses and insect pests. The color is yellow, the height of the fruit is about 150 g, the wall thickness is 6 mm. 12-15 bright peppers are collected from 1 plant.
2. Cornet. The drooping prism-shaped fruits are red-brown in color. Weight from 150 to 200 g, taste sweet, flesh dense. The height of the plant is about 1 m; to obtain the greatest harvest, staking and bush formation are required. Cornet is characterized by extended fruiting and high yield — about 3 kg per 1 m².
3. Nafanya (on the picture). The height of the plant is about 80 cm, the leaves are large. Planted on sunny and loose soils with a neutral acidity level. The wall thickness is 7 mm, Nafanya is universal in use. The pepper weighs about 150 g, the color is rich red. It is resistant to viral and fungal diseases. One bush produces 8-12 fruits.
4. Big Mama. The versatile variety is grown in greenhouses and outdoors.The bushes reach a height of 1 m, semi-spreading. The weight of the pepper is about 200 g, the color is glossy orange. The walls of the fruit are 10-13 mm, the crop is excellent for long-term storage in the basement or cellar.
5. Merchant. An early ripening variety produces the first fruits after 90-100 days. The vegetable is planted on loamy or sandy loam soils. The shape is prism-shaped, the color is red. The pulp is sweet and juicy and has a high content of vitamins A and C. The weight of the pepper reaches 130 g, the harvested crop is used for preparing winter preparations, for fresh consumption and for freezing.

Reviews

Let's look at a few reviews from experienced gardeners from Moscow and the Moscow region and find out which varieties they prefer:

Polina, Moscow: “For the third season in a row I have been growing the Buratino variety in a polycarbonate greenhouse. I like the unusual elongated shape of peppers and their sweet taste. I use some of it for preparing canned snacks and lecho, and I freeze some of it, after cutting it into cubes. The taste does not deteriorate, remains juicy and sweet".

Ekaterina, Obninsk: “I love the thick-walled Golden Calf variety. The plant is not picky in its care; during the growing period I feed it with manure and water it. I grow it in a greenhouse. I store the harvest in the basement with a humidity of no more than 80%. The fruits retain their taste and bright color.".

Vyacheslav, Kolomna: “Last year I planted the Kupets variety. The harvest turned out to be small, and I didn’t like the taste, it was too bland. This year Hercules planted peppers and was pleased with the results. The fruits are strong, with thick skin. Sweet and juicy to taste, I recommend for planting".

Conclusion

When choosing varieties and hybrids, pay attention to the appearance of the fruit, their taste and weight.The Golden Calf and Big Mama varieties are suitable for long-term storage, the Nafanya and Buratino peppers are suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

Before planting, the soil in the greenhouse is dug up and disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. The structure is ventilated daily, thereby reducing the risk of diseases and pests. Greenhouse bell peppers are juicy and large in size.