The best varieties of purple pepper and their features

Purple peppers attract more and more attention every year: such exotic vegetables serve as a decoration for any table. Their colors depend on the specific variety. Some fruits are colored in deep and rich purple, others give off a blue tint.

The unusual color of the pepper is given by special pigment substances of anthocyanins. What are the benefits of such a purple vegetable and what varieties are the most common - read on.

Distinctive features of purple pepper

The high content of anthocyanins not only gives the vegetables an unusual color, but also provides a high immunity to cold weather.

Many varieties can and should be grown in the North-West region of the country, since anthocyanins absorb solar energy and convert it into heat, thereby increasing their cold resistance. This is the main difference between purple peppers and traditional varieties. Violet, blue and even black pigments appear in pepper when the vegetable is at the stage of technical ripeness.

Unusual fruits affect the human body several times more effectively than yellow or red varieties. Thanks to anthocyanins, regular consumption of purple pepper helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and lower intraocular pressure. They destroy harmful bacteria in the body and increase overall immunity.

Pepper varieties with purple fruits

There are a great many purple varieties. Gardeners prefer unpretentious and tasty varieties. Let us examine in more detail the most popular types, identify their distinctive features, advantages and disadvantages.

Amethyst

An early ripening variety for open ground ripens within 100-115 days from the moment of planting... Summer residents recommend planting it in seedlings, after soaking the seeds. Amethyst is planted in fertile and sunny beds. In care, the variety is unpretentious, requires a minimum of time and effort. The yield is stable, from 1 sq. m farmers annually harvest from 10 to 12 kg of tasty and juicy fruits.

The bush grows to a height of about 60 cm, so it does not require a garter and shaping. The weight of one pepper varies from 130 to 160 g. The color is rich red or purple. The walls of the vegetable are dense, fleshy, thanks to which the pepper is stored for about a month without losing its beneficial properties. Stews and vitamin salads are prepared from the vegetable.

Othello F1

The hybrid ripens in 110-120 days. Farmers recommend planting it in a greenhouse or greenhouse. The plant is tall, so over time, a garter and pinching are required. Fruits are cone-shaped, deep purple color. The weight of one pepper is about 110 g, the wall thickness is 6-7 mm. The taste is sweet and juicy, so the vegetable is ideal for preparing pickled and dried dishes for the winter. From 1 sq. m collect about 9 kg of fruit.

Important! To obtain a rich harvest, peppers are regularly fertilized and fed. Organic fertilizing helps to improve the quality of fruits and their quantity: liquid manure, chicken droppings, infusion of burdocks, wood ash. Together with them, mineral complexes and growth stimulants are used, for example, "Heteroauxin" or "Kornevin".

Arap

An early ripening variety ripens in 100-110 days. It is grown in the open air or in greenhouses. The plant is cold-resistant, rarely sick. For a good harvest, the beds are watered every 5-7 days. The amount of watering depends on the weather conditions.

If the summer is rainy, then watered every 7-10 days. Bushes are compact, about 75 cm high.The peppers have a cone-shaped, elongated shape. The color is rich purple, the taste is soft and juicy. From 1 sq. m harvest 5-6 kg of crop.

Oh yeah

The variety ripens within 115 days of planting. Great for regions with unpredictable climatic conditions. The bushes are compact, the height of one is about 50 cm.

The plant does not need special care, the main thing is to regularly water, loosen and fertilize the beds. The fruit has a cuboid shape and a deep purple hue. The weight of one fruit is 120-140 g. Pepper can be stored for up to four months in a cool and dark place, for example, in the basement of a house. From 1 sq. m, about 6 kg of vegetables are harvested.

Important! Loosening is a necessary stage of crop care. Due to it, evaporation of moisture decreases, the earth retains liquid in itself, the flow of oxygen to the roots improves, which has a positive effect on the development of fruits. Constant loosening helps to avoid many diseases and unwanted insects in the beds. The procedure is carried out before watering.

Star of the East

The variety is one of the thermophilic and whimsical, therefore it is better to grow it in central Russia. Fruits ripen in 100-110 days. The shape is cuboid, the weight of one vegetable is about 200 g. Unlike many peppers, the Star of the East has a neutral taste.

For the best harvest, summer residents recommend preparing seedlings in March-April. The vegetable is planted in open ground after the spring frosts have passed. The yield is average, about 5-7 kg per 1 sq. m.

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Lilac Mist F1

Medium early hybrid, ripens 120-125 days after planting. Recommended for cultivation in northern regions, for example, in the Urals or Siberia. The fruits are small, the weight of one is about 90 g. The color is bright, the pulp is juicy. The plant rarely gets sick, is resistant to insect pests. About 2 kg of exotic and tasty fruits are harvested from one bush.

Interesting! Purple peppers are a great base for stuffed dishes. Meat, fish, other vegetables, spices and herbs are used as a filling. This is an ideal dietary meal that will not harm your figure.

Maxim F1

Small fruits ripen in 120-130 days. On one bush, red and light purple vegetables appear. The length of the pepper reaches about 10 cm, the thickness of the walls is 6-8 mm. The hybrid is cultivated in any climatic conditions, be it sunny Volgograd or severe Chelyabinsk.

The plant performs well both in greenhouses and in open beds. From 1 sq. m gardeners get 8 kg of harvest.

Gypsy Baron

A mid-early vegetable shows the first results after 125-135 days. Recommended for growing in warm regions. A semi-spreading bush reaches a height of only 60 cm, does not need a garter. The fruit has a conical shape, on one plant red and purple vegetables ripen at the same time weighing 120-130 g.

The wall thickness is only 5 mm, so the vegetable is not suitable for long-term storage. From 1 sq. m farmers collect 3-4 kg of crops.

Lilac Lavender

The literal translation of the name sounds like "lilac masterpiece". To find and buy seeds of this variety, you need to try very hard. A mid-early vegetable ripens within 110-115 days. It is planted in shifts in open ground.

The bushes are spreading, however, they reach a height of only 50-60 cm. They do not require special care. Fruits are large, conical, deep lilac color. The walls are thick and fleshy, the surface is glossy. The weight of one fruit reaches 400-450 g. Lilac Lavender is excellent for long-term storage and transportation. It is universal in application.

Purple bell

The mid-season variety is ideal for greenhouses and greenhouses. They are planted with seedlings, which are pre-hardened. Fleshy fruits at the stage of maturity in weight reach 200 g. Color blue-violet.

The taste is excellent, the fruits have a sweet pleasant aroma. The vegetable is actively used in cooking for the preparation of salads and snacks.Under film shelters from 1 sq. m summer residents collect about 8 kg of fruit.

Blot

The mid-early variety is suitable for all regions of the country. The bushes are semi-spreading, the height of one is about 60 cm. The pepper is unpretentious in care. Fruits are medium in size, black-purple or dark red.

The flesh is crispy, the surface is smooth and even. The weight of one fruit is 130-160 g. The vegetable is perfect for preparing pickled and dried snacks, peppers look attractive and appetizing in a jar.

Bagheera

The original ball-shaped variety matures in 125 days. Bagheera is suitable for open beds. Large fruits weigh up to 400 g and are not suitable for long-term storage. The color is dark, the walls are dense. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, there are few seeds.

The variety is resistant to pests, shows a stable yield regardless of the growing region. One bush gives summer residents about 2 kg of large and heavy fruits.

Features of growing purple pepper

How do you create ideal growing conditions? Before planting, the seeds are soaked in aloe juice or potassium permanganate solution. This enhances the immunity of future plants and kills dangerous microbes on the seed surface.

To get a rich harvest, experienced gardeners are advised to adhere to the following rules:

• store pepper seedlings on a sunny windowsill;
• plant a vegetable in the garden on a windless and dry day;
• before planting, be sure to dig up the beds and add compost or humus to them;
• leave the distance between the bushes at least 40-50 cm, depending on the variety;
• if the fruits are heavy, be sure to tie the bushes to the support;
• water the beds only with settled or rain water;
• remove weeds and weed beds;
• regularly inspect bushes and fruits for the presence of pests;
• regularly carry out preventive measures against diseases.

Important! Purple peppers need timely feeding. Summer residents are advised to alternate mineral and organic fertilizers. Two weeks after planting, the plant is fed with ammonium nitrate or superphosphate. In the future, every 10-15 days, wood ash, yeast are added to the soil, the bushes are watered with Bordeaux liquid, 2-3 times per season they are sprayed with milk serum or nettle infusion, which protect the peppers from aphids, slugs and spider mites.

Reviews

Judging by the reviews, every year more and more gardeners grow unusual purple varieties on their site. What kind of bell peppers do Russian summer residents prefer?

Elena, Orenburg: «I love everything unusual, so every year I try to grow a new vegetable on my site. Last year it was the Gypsy Baron pepper. The harvest made me very happy, the fruits grew even, with a beautiful color. I recommend for growing. "

Mikhail, Ufa: "For two years in a row he grew Bagheera pepper. I was pleased with the exotic appearance of the vegetable and the pleasant taste. However, the last time the plants got sick with powdery mildew, which destroyed 60% of the crop. I am very disappointed, next season I will try other purple varieties. "

Irina, Sochi: “I would like to praise the varieties Oda and Amethyst. These are my favorites, they always show the best productivity. I make preparations from them for the winter, and in the summer I add them to soups and side dishes, there are a great many recipes. The vegetable tastes excellent. "

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Conclusion

In addition to the traditional yellow and red peppers, gardeners also grow unusual purple ones. In terms of taste, they are not inferior, and they bring even more benefits. They are simple to care for, do not differ from hot or chili peppers. They are planted outdoors or in a greenhouse, depending on the growing region.

Most varieties rarely get sick and are not affected by pests. Such original vegetables look great on a festive table or as blanks for the winter.