A selection of the best varieties of hot peppers and tips for their selection

Hot pepper is a universal seasoning for fish, meat and vegetable dishes, as well as a folk remedy for the treatment of diseases. Pepper pulp contains more vitamin C than lemon. Eating hot peppers increases immunity, helps to effectively fight bacteria and microbes. The plant is grown in the garden, on the balcony or on the windowsill.

In the article, we will consider which varieties of hot peppers give the best yield and what to look for when choosing.

The best varieties

The yield, marketability and taste depend on the choice of the variety.... Some plants are suitable for growing in warm regions, while others show stable yields in the Urals and Siberia.

They buy seeds in online stores or from gardeners they know. Consider the best varieties of hot peppers with yield characteristics, growing characteristics and photos.

The Queen of Spades

The decorative variety The Queen of Spades has an attractive appearance: small glossy fruits of red, yellow and purple color stick out on the bush in all directions. The bushes are compact, the height does not exceed 40 cm. The leaves are dark green, small. Pepper length 10 cm, weight about 12 g.

In winter, the Queen of Spades is grown indoors.... The variety is mid-season, 100-115 days pass from germination to technical maturity. In the summer, the plant is planted in greenhouses or open ground.

Peppers have a rich aroma and taste and are used for making powder and universal spices.

Dragon tongue

Spicy pepper ripens in 100-110 days from the moment the first shoots appear... The plant is immune to diseases and pests; about 90 fruits ripen on one bush at the same time. In the south, peppers are planted in open beds, in the north - in greenhouses and hotbeds. The fruits are deep red, glossy, elongated. Pepper length 12 cm, weight about 18 g. Bushes are powerful and spreading, reach 70 cm in height. Leaves are green, medium size.

Interesting! The Dragon's tongue variety is used for making paprika, spices and seasonings. The fruits have a strong pungent aroma and taste. Spices are actively used in Georgian, Korean, Chinese cuisine.

Indian summer

In summer, the plant is grown on a balcony or loggia, in winter - on a windowsill... The variety is unpretentious in care, but needs regular watering and fertilizing with organic fertilizers.

Leafy bushes, 30-40 cm high. Ripening period is about 4 months, fruits are small, spherical. The peel is glossy, smooth, red. Pepper weight 5 g, wall thickness 1 mm.

The fruits have a pungent taste and aroma, are universal in application.

Zmey Gorynych

Hybrid peppers ripen 120-130 days after planting. Suitable for growing outdoors and under plastic shelters. Bushes are compact, about 60 cm in height. Sprawling, with a developed root system.

Fruits are cone-shaped, ribbed, up to 12 cm in length. Pepper weight varies from 10 to 15 g, wall thickness 2-3 mm, red color. The serpent Gorynych has excellent commercial qualities. Shows a stable yield - about 4 kg are harvested from 1 m².

Important! The Zmey Gorynych hybrid is suitable for growing in regions with a cool climate. It is cold-resistant and immune to sudden changes in the weather. It rarely gets sick and is not exposed to pests.

Bully

The plant reaches a height of 80 cm.Leafy bush, semi-spreading. The crop ripens in 120-130 days from the moment of planting. Fruits are trapezoidal, average weight 5-7 g. They are yellow, red, orange. Taste and marketable qualities are high, peppers are distinguished by semi-bitter and juicy pulp. The fruiting period is extended, the variety is universal in application.

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Homer

Homer hybrid resistant to insect pests and unpretentious care... The plant is compact, suitable for growing in a personal plot and indoors. Fruit length 18-22 cm, light green color. The pulp is dense, with a pronounced pungent taste. Homer's hybrid is suitable for fresh consumption and preparation of canned and pickled dishes.

Important! To increase yields, it is recommended to regularly feed the plant with organic and mineral fertilizers. Suitable for this "Solution", "Kimira", ash solution, superphosphate. The yield also depends on the place where the pepper grows - it is recommended to plant it in warm and sunny areas that are protected from the wind. In the greenhouse, hot peppers get along with cucumbers.

Dinosaur

The hybrid ripens in 100 days from the moment of planting... Suitable for growing in all climates. Plant height 60 cm, leaves are large, dark green. Fruits are elongated, 20-22 cm long. Weight is about 120 g, wall thickness is 4 mm. Peppers in the period of maturity become honey-yellow, acquire a glossy color. Gardeners appreciate the hybrid for its unique taste - sweet and spicy. The dinosaur is universal in use, gives a piquant taste and aroma.

Adjika

Popular spicy Adjika pepper is grown in the open field... In care, the variety does not require special agrotechnical rules. The fruits are bright red, elongated, conical in shape. The mass varies from 70 to 100 g, the pulp is juicy and thick. The variety is easy to recognize by its classic pungent taste and pleasant aroma. Adjika is used fresh, dried, ground.

Important! To obtain a rich harvest, Adjika is planted in seedlings. For planting, seeds and soil are disinfected, a suitable container is prepared. The variety is planted in the garden according to the 50x50 scheme.

Ram horn

Mid Late Ram Horn ripens in 130-140 days from the moment of germination... The plant has an average leafiness, the height is about 50 cm. The variety is sensitive to growing conditions, therefore loose and nutritious lands are chosen for planting.

The shape is conical, elongated. Average weight of pepper is 40 g, length is 30 cm. The color is red, the pulp is juicy and pungent, with a rich aroma. About 60 peppers are tied on one plant, about 3 kg are harvested from 1 m². The crop is used fresh, for making seasonings and pickling.

Cayenne

The average plant height is 90 cm. The leaves are light green, small. The variety is thermophilic and shows the best yield when planted in a greenhouse. The fruits are bright red, conical. Pepper weight 80 g, length 15-20 cm. The pulp is dense, with a bright peppery taste and aroma. In application Cayenne pepper versatile - suitable for drying and heat treatment.

Chinese fire

The Chinese Fire variety is easy to grow. Ripens in 90 days from the moment of germination, is immune to sudden changes in weather. Plant height is about 60 cm. Fruits are curved, conical. Weight varies from 50 to 80 g, length 25 cm. The taste is pungent and pungent. Chinese fire is notable for keeping quality, suitable for long distance transportation.

Astrakhansky 147

Compact plants are grown outdoors. Red peppers, weight 10 g, wall thickness 2 mm. Fruit length 7 cm, semi-sharp taste. Astrakhanskiy 147 has a prolonged fruiting period, from 1 m² are harvested from 1.5 to 3 kg of tasty and versatile fruits.

Interesting! Hot peppers are used for pickling and pickling. In the process of cooking, vegetables retain their vitamin composition, strengthen the immune system during the flu and colds.

Best Hot Pepper for Greenhouses

In regions with severe weather changes, it is recommended to grow the pepper in a greenhouse. The structure protects the plant from heavy rains, winds, fogs, frosts.

The best varieties for greenhouses:

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   Hot pepper "Anaheim"

   Bitter Ukrainian... A mid-season variety is planted with seedlings, the planting scheme 40x60 is observed. Miniature bushes, height 25-30 cm. Fruits are cone-shaped and elongated, with a red glossy rind. The taste is intensely spicy. Differs in long-term storage.

2. Anaheim... It is a variety of chili peppers with an attractive green skin and a pungent flavor. Fruit length 25 cm, weight 30-40 g. Anaheim pepper is added to sauces, spices and marinades. The pulp contains vitamins A, E and C.
3. Impala... Resistant to high humidity, immune to viral and fungal diseases. Plant height 70 cm, medium-sized leaves. Red color, classic spicy taste. The weight of one pepper is about 80 g. It is universal in use, suitable for growing for sale.

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For open ground

In the open field planted varieties and hybrids that are resistant and unpretentious in care... They rarely get sick, show stable yields regardless of weather conditions:

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   Indian elephant

   Indian elephant... The crop ripens in 100-110 days, it is distinguished by high marketability and taste. The bushes are powerful, semi-spreading, up to 130 cm in height. Fruits are dark red, conical in shape. Pepper weight 30 g, wall thickness 1 mm. The taste is sweet and sour, with a bright aroma.

2. Dirk... The hybrid is planted with seedlings. The fruits are long, the skin is smooth. Pepper weight varies from 40 to 60 g, wall thickness is 3 mm. The taste is weak and pleasant. In use, the harvest is universal - they use the fruits fresh or for the preparation of vegetable snacks and salads.
3. Pietro it has attractive dark red fruits and a spicy aroma. The weight of the pepper is 30 g, the length is about 15 cm. The Pietro hybrid is unpretentious in the care, resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus and fungal infections.

Choosing an early maturing variety

Early maturing varieties grown in the Urals and Siberia... Peppers Burning bouquet, Chinese fire, Double abundance ripen in 80-90 days from the moment the first shoots appear. In the conditions of a short and cool summer, they do not have time to get sick, gardeners harvest after 3 months.

Mid-season varieties

Mid-season varieties ripen in 100-120 days. Peppers The Queen of Spades and Bitter Ukrainian grown in central Russia... Mid-ripening varieties are distinguished by stable yield, quick fruit set, juicy and aromatic pulp.

Late ripening varieties

Late-ripening peppers Lamb's Horn, Kortik, Cayenne ripen in 130-140 days. Such plants grown in the suburbs and in the south of the country... They are unpretentious in care, have attractive commercial qualities.

Conclusion

Gardeners grow chilli peppers of domestic and foreign selection. The vegetable is indispensable for the preparation of spicy and savory dishes, suitable for fresh or dried use. Pepper pulp is rich in vitamins and minerals, in moderation it is useful for health and strengthening the immune system.

The plant is grown outdoors, in a greenhouse or on a windowsill. A distinctive feature of hot pepper is that it is capable of producing crops all year round. When choosing a variety, attention is paid to the ripening time, yield, care.