The best sweet peppers for greenhouses in the Moscow region

Sweet peppers, although of southern origin, take root in different climatic conditions. The main thing is to choose the right variety and create optimal growing conditions. The beautiful glossy fruits have a juicy taste and sweet pulp and are used in cooking and folk medicine.

In the article, we will consider the best varieties of peppers for greenhouses for the Moscow region and learn the secrets of growing a crop.

Features of the choice of greenhouse varieties

For sale and long-term storage, varieties with thick and resilient walls are chosen.... 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 observe the regime of watering and feeding, others require increased attention to themselves - to get a rich harvest, you need to form, tie up and pinch a bush.

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

The best varieties for the Moscow region

Consider the common varieties that yield the best yields in temperate regions under greenhouse conditions.

Alyonushka

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

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

California miracle

The variety California miracle average ripening time, about 115 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The bushes are low, about 75 cm high. The shape is cuboid, flattened, light 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 from 1 m². In application, the California Miracle variety is universal - it is used for pickling and canning, preparing salads and side dishes, snacks and soups.

Important! For an earlier harvest, bell peppers are planted in seedlings. Seedlings strengthens the plant's immunity, protects against diseases and pests. Before planting, the soil in the greenhouse is etched, the walls and doors are wiped with disinfectants. During cultivation, greenhouses are aired daily.

Cow's ear

Neat bushes in height reach no more than 70 cm... Matures Cow's ear 120 days from the date of landing. The shape of the fruit is conical, the length reaches 12 cm. The average weight of a vegetable is 200 g, the thickness of the walls is 7-8 mm. The color is rich red, the flesh is fleshy and juicy. With proper storage organization, the Volovye ear can be stored for up to 3 months, retains its marketability and taste.

The variety is characterized by unpretentious care and resistance to insect pests and viral diseases. An experienced gardener and novice gardener can get a rich harvest.

Bagration

Early ripe Bagration is grown not only in greenhouses, but also in the open field... The pepper is characterized by a fast fruit set and extended fruiting. Plant height up to 1 m, the root system is powerful and developed. The fruits are cuboid, flattened, with thick walls.

At maturity, the vegetable becomes orange with a yellow or red tint. Due to its attractive appearance, Bagration looks appetizing in vegetable slices or as winter preparations. The mass of the pepper is up to 200 g, 13-15 ripe glossy fruits are harvested from 1 bush.

Orange king

Orange King is a juicy variety with excellent taste... The pulp is sugary, sweet and tender. The plant does not require special skills in care, 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 with an attractive orange color.

The orange king is used fresh and in 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 necessary for humans, as well as trace elements, acids and dietary fiber. Eating vegetables improves intestinal health, eliminates inflammation and strengthens the immune system. Peppers retain most of their beneficial properties after being cooked.

Bagheera

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

Of the advantages of the variety,:

• 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 lands... Pepper ripens in 130-140 days, the height of the bushes reaches 1 m. The plant is semi-sprawling, leafiness is average. The fruits are cuboid, violet-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. In use, the hybrid is universal, suitable for long-term storage and use immediately after collection.

Golden calf

The variety is suitable for long-term storage, wall thickness reaches 10 mm... The Golden Calf matures in 100-110 days from the moment of planting, it is distinguished by its attractive appearance, resistance to diseases and pests. Plant height 1 m, fruit weight 200-300 g. The peel is glossy, bright orange in color. Bulgarian pepper has a high vitamin content and is suitable for the preparation of low-calorie diet meals.

Pinocchio

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

Fruit length up to 15 cm, width 8 cm. The surface is smooth, red. Conical shape, wall thickness 5-6 mm. From 1 plant, up to 10 fruits are harvested. Buratino is resistant to root rot and tobacco mosaic virus.

Hercules

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

The best varieties for the Moscow region for open ground

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

We recommend paying attention to the following crops:

1. Barguzin... The cone-shaped fruits ripen 80-90 days after planting. They adapt to external climatic conditions, show stable productivity. The variety is unpretentious in care, it is planted in seedlings or seeds in open ground. Differs in resistance 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 harvested from 1 plant.
2. Cornet... The drooping prismatic fruits are colored red-brown. Weight from 150 to 200 g, sweet taste, firm pulp. The height of the plant is about 1 m; to obtain the greatest yield, a garter and formation of a bush are required. Cornet is distinguished by extended fruiting and high yields— about 3 kg from 1 m².
3. Nafanya (on the picture). Plant height about 80 cm, leaves are large. Planted on sunny and loose soil with a neutral acidity level. The wall thickness is 7 mm, in the application of Nathan is universal. The mass of the pepper is about 150 g, the color is rich red. Differs in resistance to viral and fungal diseases. One bush gives 8-12 fruits.
4. Big Mama... A versatile variety grown in greenhouses and in the open air. Bushes reach a height of 1 m, semi-spreading. Pepper weight about 200 g, glossy orange color. The walls of the fruit are 10-13 mm, the crop is excellent for long-term storage in a basement or cellar.
5. Merchant... The early ripe variety gives its first fruits in 90-100 days. The vegetable is planted on loamy or sandy loam soils. The shape is prismatic, the color is red. The pulp is sweet and juicy, it has a high content of vitamins A and C. The weight of the pepper reaches 130 g, the harvested crop is used for the preparation of winter preparations, fresh consumption and for freezing.

Reviews

Consider a few reviews of 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 love the unusual elongated shape of the peppers and their sweet taste. I use some of them for making canned snacks and lecho, and I freeze some of them, having previously cut them into cubes. The taste does not spoil, it remains juicy and sweet ".

Ekaterina, Obninsk: “I love the thick-walled Golden Calf. The plant in care is picky, during the growing period I feed it with manure and water it. I grow in a greenhouse. I store the harvest in a basement with a moisture content of no more than 80%. The fruits retain their taste and bright color ".

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

Conclusion

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

Before planting in the greenhouse, they dig up the earth and disinfect it with a solution of potassium permanganate. The building is ventilated every day, thereby reducing the risk of diseases and pests. Greenhouse Bulgarian pepper is juicy and large in size.