A selection of the best varieties of sweet peppers with a description

The yield of sweet peppers depends on the variety you choose. Some bell peppers are suitable for growing in regions with a cool and changeable climate (in the Urals or Siberia); others take root only in the warm suburbs.

It is important to choose a variety based on the characteristics of the area, take into account when choosing the duration of summer, the amount of precipitation and winds. Consider in detail the popular varieties and hybrids of pepper with photos and descriptions for different regions.

Description and characteristics of sweet pepper

Bell peppers are loved by gardeners all over the world. His appreciated for its attractive appearance and bright color, juicy taste and the ability to cook hundreds of different dishes from a vegetable.

The pulp contains amino acids and dietary fiber, vitamin C and elements necessary to maintain immunity - magnesium, sodium, iron. Bell peppers serve as the basis for many dietary and healthy meals.

Growing features

For a rich harvest, peppers are grown in seedlings.... Seedlings are prepared 3-4 weeks before planting in open ground, seeds, soil and seedling container are disinfected.

The vegetable is planted in sunny and spacious beds, which are dug up and fertilized with manure before planting. The best precursors for sweet peppers are legumes, greens, and cabbage. It is not recommended to plant it after potatoes or tomatoes.

Important! Pepper takes root on loamy and sandy loam soils with neutral acidity. The land with high acidity is lime before planting - a mixture of dry wood ash and lime is introduced. This composition saturates the soil with useful elements.

The best varieties and hybrids of bell peppers

To know the best varieties of sweet peppers and seeds suitable for a particular region, we will analyze which representatives are considered the most delicious and high-yielding.

Early ripe

Such varieties suitable for regions with short and cool summers... Vegetables ripen in 2.5-3 months, rarely get sick and are little attacked by insect pests:

1. Viking variety ripens in 90-95 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Differs in cold resistance, immunity to abrupt climate changes. The leaves are dark green, medium in size. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, slightly elongated, the color is red. Average weight - 200 g, wall thickness - up to 8 mm. Viking is suitable for long-distance transportation, can be stored for up to 2-3 months.
2. 

   Variety "Sweet chocolate"

   Variety Sweet chocolate famous for its unusual fruit color. Peppers are burgundy-brown, cuboid shape. Vegetable weight varies from 70 to 90 g, wall thickness - 6 mm. The pulp is firm and juicy, with a high sugar content. Sweet chocolate ripens in 90-105 days. The variety is universal in use, it is used for fresh consumption, canning and pickling.

3. Yellow bell... The weight of large yellow fruits is 200-300 g. The variety shows the best yield in greenhouses or greenhouses. They are planted in seedlings. The wall thickness is 7-8 mm, so it is in demand when grown for sale. The surface is glossy, bright. Resistant to viral and fungal diseases.
4. Giant Dutch variety... Plant height - about 70 cm, powerful shoots. The fruits are set quickly, the weight of one is about 100 g, the wall thickness is 6 mm. The color is uniform, intense red.The Dutch giant has a juicy and nutritious pulp. Suitable for industrial cultivation.

Mid-season

Mid-season peppers preferred by gardeners from central Russia... Plants are characterized by unpretentious care and stable yield:

1. California miracle... Popular bell peppers ripen 115-125 days after germination. Suitable for outdoor cultivation, greenhouses or greenhouses. Differs in disease resistance. Fruits are cuboid, deep red. Average weight - 100 g, the flesh is sugary and tender.
2. 

   Pepper "Funtik"

   Merchant... Miniature standard bushes reach a height of 60 cm, yield a harvest 4 months after planting. Fruits are conical, drooping. Weight ranges from 100 to 140 g, wall thickness 7 mm. The peel is firm, red, glossy. The yield is stable, from 1 sq. m summer residents collect about 5 kg. Use vegetables for salads and side dishes, stuffed or baked dishes.

3. Funtik... Ripening period - 110-120 days. Planted with seeds in open ground or by seedling. Funtik quickly adapts to external climatic conditions, it is unpretentious in care. Fruit weight - 150-200 g, wall thickness - 9 mm. Peppers are tied together, the fruiting period is extended.

Important! The ripeness of bell pepper is determined by the elasticity of the peel, dry stalk and brightness of color. For long-term storage, the crop is placed in wooden boxes, covered with a newspaper on top and removed to a dry and dark cellar or basement. Thick-walled peppers can be stored there for up to 3-4 months. Some gardeners grind peppers into strips and freeze them in the freezer.

Late ripening

Late-ripening varieties and hybrids of bell pepper chosen for cultivation in the southern regions... Vegetables have a very juicy taste and a bright aroma:

1. 

   Pepper "Ruby"

   Ruby. Ruby sweet pepper ripens in 130-140 days. The plant is miniature, about 45 cm high. The fruits are flattened, rounded, each weighing about 130 g. The color is dark red, the surface is slightly ribbed. Productivity - about 4 kg per 1 sq. m. It is recommended to use a variety for preparing winter preparations or freezing.

2. Bogatyr... The ripening period is from 120 to 140 days, it is recommended to plant seedlings. The bushes are powerful, spreading, with a developed root system. The cone-shaped peppers weigh about 160 g, have a bright red color and 7 mm thick walls. The variety is planted in greenhouses and in open beds. The hero is resistant to viral and infectious diseases.
3. Chord... The hybrid ripens in 140-150 days. Fruits are red, conical. The plant is medium-sized, does not require special agrotechnical rules in its care. Weight - about 130 g, the flesh is sugary, juicy. Resistant to prolonged heat and high humidity. It is universal in application.

Hybrids

Hybrids appreciated for resistance to major diseases of culture - late blight, tobacco mosaic, root rot. They are unpretentious in care, rarely affected by pests:

1. 

   Pepper "Hercules"

   Pepper Hercules. Ripens in 70-75 days, bushes are tall, medium-sized leaves. Fruits are smooth, weighing 250-300 g. Color is dark red, yield - 3 kg per 1 sq. m.

2. Janica... Ripening period - 80-90 days. The hybrid is planted both in greenhouses and in open ground. The weight of the pepper is about 150 g, the color is bright red. The length of the vegetable is 12 cm, the wall thickness is 8 mm. Suitable for long distance sales and transportation.
3. Pharaoh... Large fruits are distinguished by juicy and sweet pulp, high content of vitamins and minerals. The pepper is large, weighing about 200 g. Walls - 8 mm, yellow or pale red. The hybrid is rarely sick, it differs in keeping quality.

For greenhouses

Greenhouse varieties are planted in greenhouses or polycarbonate structures. They have early and medium ripening periods, are large-fruited:

1. 

   Pepper "Magno"

   Aden... Pepper is resistant to heat and heavy rain, has an extended period of fruiting.The fruits are heavy, the average weight is 200 g. The color is red, the wall thickness is 9 mm. The flesh is crispy and sweet.

2. Siberian prince ripens in 100-110 days. The plant is semi-spreading, up to 140 cm in height. The fruits are oblong, the weight of one varies from 90 to 130 g. The taste is sweet. Vegetables are used for stuffing, frying, stewing.
3. Magno... A medium-sized hybrid rarely gets sick, it does not require much time and effort to care. Appetizing fruits have an orange color, glossy dense skin. Ripens in an average of 100 days, vegetables grow up to 200 g in weight and are kept well.

Interesting! Along with sweet varieties, cubeb peppers are also popular. Outwardly, it looks like black peppercorns, but has a richer mint flavor. Used in cooking and medicine.

For open ground

In the open field, cold-resistant and unpretentious varieties and hybrids are planted. Gardeners use the seedling method. Popular varieties in this category:

1. 

   Hybrid "Mammoth"

   Sweet banana... The crop ripens in 100-110 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The shape is elongated, drooping. The weight of the vegetable is about 120 g, the peel is 7 mm. The color is red, the surface is slightly ribbed. The taste is high, the pulp is tender, suitable for fresh consumption and heat treatment.

2. Gladiator... The plant is compact, up to 50 cm in height. The fruits are tied together and quickly, the weight of one is on average 200 g. The shape is truncated, the flesh is tender, the color is rich yellow. The gladiator is grown for personal use and for sale. Thanks to the thick walls, the crop can be stored for up to three months.
3. Hybrid Mammoth ripens in 100 days, differs in versatility in application and high taste. Fruit weight - 250-300 g, the peel is glossy, bright yellow. The wall thickness is 3 mm, therefore it is recommended to process the crop immediately after harvest.

For Siberia

Siberia is a short summer, cool weather, long absence of sunlight. The following varieties are recommended for cultivation in this region:

1. 

   Pepper "Vladyka"

   Tusk... Mid-season. They are planted both in open beds and in greenhouse conditions. Cold-resistant, rarely sick. The fruits are large, red in color. Average weight - 120-150 g, wall thickness - 8 mm. Suitable for pickling, cooking lecho and other winter preparations.

2. Lord... An early ripe variety yields a harvest in 90 days. Fruiting is extended, 20-30 fruits are removed from one plant. The color is bright red, weight - 200 g. Differs in keeping quality and high commercial qualities.
3. Lesya... Sweet peppers mature in 110 days; it is recommended to plant them in a greenhouse. Standard plant with short shoots. Fruits are medium in size, weighing 100-120 g. The surface is smooth and glossy, the pulp is juicy and sweet, with a rich aroma.

For the Moscow region

The Moscow region is characterized as a region with long summers, loose and fertile soil, favorable conditions for the cultivation of bell peppers. Suitable varieties and hybrids:

1. 

   Pepper "Triton"

   Stanley... Medium early hybrid with thick walls is grown for sale, the crop is of high commercial quality and juicy pulp. Ripens in 110 days, the bushes are tall, up to 1.5 m in length. Fruits are drooping, weighing up to 150 g, glossy red. Wall thickness - 10 mm, sweet taste. It is resistant to fusarium wilt and insect pests.

2. Triton... The cone-shaped variety Triton is suitable for growing in open beds. It is unpretentious in care, has a pleasant taste and aroma. Wall thickness - 7 mm, average weight - 140 g. It can be red, yellow and orange.
3. Gold format Is a pepper with fast germination and stable yield. 10-15 fruits are harvested from one plant. Peppers are large, weighing up to 400 g, golden honey color. The variety is universal in use, it is stored for a long time.

Read also:

The best early varieties of peppers for open ground and greenhouses

The best hybrids and varieties of peppers for polycarbonate greenhouses

Tips and tricks from experienced gardeners for growing

Even well-chosen seeds of the best sweet peppers do not guarantee a good harvest. It is required to follow the rules of planting and growing. Experienced summer residents recommend:

1. Maintain the cleanliness of the beds - regularly loosen the ground, remove weeds. Loosening makes the soil lighter and more nutritious, saturates the roots with oxygen. Weed grass interferes with the healthy development of the plant, therefore, it is removed once a week.
2. Water the peppers in the morning or evening. This helps to avoid sunburn and water evaporation. Use clean water at room temperature.
3. In regions with a cool climate, after planting seedlings in the garden, cover the bushes with plastic. It protects against possible frost, wind and rain. Shelter is removed after a week.
4. To improve the taste of fruits, use organic and mineral dressings - superphosphate, wood ash, Bordeaux liquid, urea, manure.
5. To protect against diseases and pests, spray plants with a solution of copper sulfate 2-3 times per season.

Conclusion

To choose a suitable variety, it is recommended to study the reviews of gardeners about a particular vegetable, pay attention to its name, properties and photos.

For Siberia, they choose early ripe peppers with immunity to disease and a harsh climate; more whimsical and demanding varieties are grown in the Moscow region. Bell peppers are planted in spacious and sunny beds, using the seedling method. Sweet pepper, in contrast to hot pepper, needs mineral and organic fertilizers, regular watering.