Today, gardeners and vegetable gardeners grow aromatic and healthy sweet peppers in almost all regions of our country. Among vegetable crops it is distinguished by its high content of vitamin C. There is eight times more of it in peppers than in tomatoes and onions, twice as much as in black currants. In addition, it contains carotene (vitamin A), vitamin PP.

Both adults and children love it. It adds a refined aroma to salads, is perfect for preparing hot dishes, and is indispensable for canning vegetables.

Today, domestic and foreign breeders have brought out numerous early varieties that are of particular interest to gardeners. They allow you to get excellent harvest not only in favorable southern regions, but also in the difficult climatic conditions of Siberia and the Urals. Seeds of early thick-walled sweet pepper (Siberian selection) increasingly began to appear on the shelves of specialized stores in our country.

What to choose - a hybrid or a variety?

This indicator is important for those who use own seeds. If the early thick-walled sweet pepper seeds you have chosen are marked F1 on the package, this means that seeds should not be harvested from this plant. This sign denotes hybrids in the first generation. They are at seed propagation do not inherit varietal characteristics. In other words, even if you collect the seeds of your favorite hybrid, the plants that grow from them may be completely different from the ones you liked last season.

However, hybrids have certain advantages. Among them:

• large fruits and high yield;
• higher resistance to diseases than varietal plants.

Atlantic F1

Large-fruited hybrid, early ripening. The bushes of this plant are tall - up to 105 cm in height. The peppers are very large and fleshy. Their weight reaches 450 grams. They have an elongated, barrel-shaped shape. This hybrid grows well in open ground. It is resistant to various diseases.

Ripening time

Experienced vegetable growers know that it is best to plant plants with different ripening periods. In this case, you will be able to get fresh fruits throughout the season. However, in the northern regions it is unlikely to be possible to grow late varieties without the use of greenhouses. Therefore, it is more appropriate to use early varieties sweet pepper for open ground, capable of producing good yields in short and cool summer conditions.

Below are the approximate dates:

• early varieties ripen within 80-100 days;
• hybrids and mid-season ones will delight you with a harvest in 115 days;
• Late varieties will take up to 150 days to ripen.

Seeds of early thick-walled sweet pepper (Siberian selection) should be sown in early February, and for the southern regions - in the first half of January. In this case, the peppers, which require 150 days to ripen, will have time to produce a harvest in July. If you are going to buy sweet pepper seeds, we recommend paying attention to the Tusk variety from the Siberian Garden company.

This is a large-fruited early variety - the result of the work of Siberian breeders. It is suitable for greenhouses and for soil. The bush is about fifty centimeters high, with very heavy and large fruits (up to 300 g), up to 25 cm long. Their walls are eight millimeters thick. The variety is high-yielding - twelve fruits ripen on one plant. The color is bright red. The fruits are very juicy, have a pleasant sweetish taste with a subtle apple aroma.

Early varieties for open ground - Eroshka pepper

A very popular variety. This is a sweet pepper, early, thick-walled. The bush is considered medium-sized - about fifty centimeters in height. During the ripening period, the fruits are colored light green color, when fully ripe - orange-red, weighing about 180 g, cuboid in shape.

Characterized by friendly and early fruiting. Up to sixteen fruits ripen on the bush. The variety is ideal for belt planting (distance 12-15 cm). Quite resistant to blossom end rot and verticillium.

Funtik

Early ripening, fairly tall bush. During ripening, the peppers are colored rich green, after ripening they are red, cone-shaped, large - weighing 180 grams, walls seven millimeters thick.

It is distinguished by active harvest ripening and excellent taste. Up to eighteen peppers are harvested from a bush. Resistant to tobacco mosaic and verticillium.

cabin boy

The variety is early ripening. Height 60 cm. Red fruits, weighing up to 180 grams.
One bush produces up to fifteen fruits, characterized by high taste. Excellent for compact planting.

Czardas

We can say that this is the earliest sweet pepper. The height of the bushes is 70 cm. The fruits are orange-red, heavy (up to 220 g), cone-shaped, walls 6 mm thick.
Chardash is distinguished by active and friendly fruiting; the fruits are very beautiful, suitable for consumption both fresh and after processing. Seventeen fruits ripen on the bush.

Pinocchio

Many early varieties of sweet pepper (for open ground) are thin-walled. Pinocchio is also considered one of these. Its walls are five millimeters thick. The height of the bush is seventy centimeters. During the ripening period, the fruits are dark green; when fully ripe, they acquire a bright red color.

They are cone-shaped, long, weighing up to 120 grams.
It ripens quickly, the fruits are well stored and are suitable for heat treatment. Resistant to most diseases.

Early high-yielding varieties of sweet pepper - Lumina

Probably, many vegetable growers will agree with us - this is one of the most popular early varieties of pepper in the middle zone. It is distinguished by low bushes (standard). The fruits are medium in size or small (no more than 115 g), pale green or golden-white in color, sometimes having a pinkish tint. The fruits have a pleasant sweetish taste and faint aroma.

Some varieties of sweet peppers (early ones) are well known not only to vegetable growers, but also to ordinary buyers. An example of this is Lumina. This variety is often chosen by farmers, so on the shelves vegetable shops he is constantly present. This variety is unpretentious, does not require special care and gives big harvest even at the most dry summer, with insufficient watering. But in this case, the pepper may develop a bitter, slightly spicy taste. The fruits are stored for up to 3.5 months without losing their commercial appearance and tolerate transportation well.

Ivanhoe

Early (sweet) ones are becoming more and more in demand every year. One of them is Ivanhoe. It was bred not very long ago, but many summer residents have already appreciated it.

Fruits reach the so-called technical ripeness already on the 103rd day. At this time, they do not yet have the full taste and aroma that fully ripe peppers are endowed with, however, at this time they are already suitable for consumption. At this stage, the color of the fruit is cream or white. After final ripening, they acquire a rich red color. The weight of the fetus does not exceed 130 grams. Shape - elongated, cone-shaped, narrow. This is a thick-walled variety - wall thickness 9 mm.

Inside, the fruits are divided by partitions into three or four chambers and have a large number of seeds. The bushes are semi-standard, compact, and of medium height. They do not have to be specially formed. The plant is convenient to process and collect fruits.

Ivanhoe is resistant to major diseases, but in a long spring or dry summer the yield can be significantly reduced. The variety is ideal for greenhouses. At proper care gives a harvest of 7-8 kg per square meter.

Marinka's tongue

Not all varieties of sweet pepper (early) can produce large yields in difficult weather conditions. This variety, bred by Dnepropetrovsk breeders, withstands all natural vagaries and is guaranteed to please with a high yield.
Abundant fruiting (more than 15 fruits) forces the plant to be tied to a support.

The bushes are medium-sized, sixty centimeters high. Fruits weighing up to 195 grams. The shape is cone-shaped, narrow, slightly curved. Ripe peppers are dark red or Cherry color, pleasant sweet taste and aroma. The flesh is crispy and very juicy. The wall thickness in the upper part is 13 mm, at the stalk 8 mm.

Triton

A super early variety that can withstand unfavorable weather just as well as the previous one. Easily tolerates low temperatures and rain. The variety is high-yielding.
The fruits are medium or small in size, weighing no more than 140 grams. At the same time, up to forty-five fruits can be produced on one bush. Their shape is slightly rounded, cone-shaped. Ripe peppers are orange, yellow or red in color, with a pronounced aroma and pleasant taste.

Siberian prince

Sweet pepper varieties (early) of Siberian selection are intended for cultivation in Siberia and the Urals. This high-yielding variety is created for cultivation in open ground. The fruits are glossy, cone-shaped. Weight from 90 to 150 grams. At technical ripeness, the fruits have yellowish flesh and skin. Ripe fruits are red. The pulp is tasty, juicy, aromatic, meaty. Productivity is up to 4.2 kilograms per meter.

Kolobok

Compact early ripening variety. It is grown in the ground, but can also grow in a film cover. The bush is low-growing; 4-chambered fruits with very delicate pulp ripen on it, the wall thickness of which is 9 mm. The weight of one pepper is 90 grams.

Vegetable sweet peppers, often called “bell” or “paprika,” are loved by many. This aromatic and juicy vegetable, unlike its relatives, has a very pleasant taste. It is great for preparing fresh and warm salads, gives a unique feature to vegetable stews, good in canned, fried and stuffed form. This versatility makes the crop very common among amateur vegetable growers, especially since pepper is rich in various vitamins (the main ones are C, A, PP, B, K) and other substances beneficial to our body.

Criteria for selecting varieties

Until relatively recently, the heat-loving culture of bell pepper, which appeared in our area from the vast expanses of the American continent, was grown only in the southern regions. However, nowadays, with the advent of various greenhouse structures, modern covering materials and many zoned varieties, it has become possible to obtain a full-fledged vitamin crop even in risky farming areas. The main problem for gardeners has become right choice suitable variety depending on the climate of a particular area, growing conditions and the final purpose of the fruit.

Among the many varieties of bell pepper seeds available for sale, you can choose varieties that suit you in terms of ripening time, size, shape or color of the fruit, and growing conditions.

• For cultivation, you can choose a pure variety or a hybrid. In the second case, the symbol F1 is added to the name on the seed packaging, which means that you most likely will not be able to grow a crop with the same varietal characteristics from the seeds you obtain yourself. However, hybrids are significantly more productive and better resistant to diseases.
• For longer fruiting, it is preferable to plant varieties with different ripening periods: early (from 80 to 100 days), medium (from 115 to 130 days) or late (from 135 days and above). In the middle zone and northern regions, it will be possible to grow a late harvest only in greenhouse conditions.
• if you love stuffed pepper or want to decorate yours home garden, then it is important to choose a variety with a certain fruit shape - spherical or elongated - with a ribbed or smooth surface.
• When you plant peppers not only for utilitarian purposes, but also want to decorate your table and garden, choose varieties with bright or unusual color of ripe fruits. There are red and orange varieties that look delicious in salads, as well as original purple or ivory varieties.
• Depending on the conditions in which you plan to grow peppers, select specially bred greenhouse varieties or universal options that feel equally good both indoors and in open garden beds. You can select varieties for container planting to grow a vitamin crop on a balcony or windowsill.
• When selecting a variety, be sure to pay attention to its yield and disease resistance, plant size and crop shelf life.

Which early varieties should you choose?

"Asti"– an early ripening variety that forms powerful plants up to 70 cm high with fruits of medium size and weight. Cuboidal peppers, golden yellow when fully ripe, are distinguished by thick and juicy walls, excellent delicately sweet taste and versatility. The variety is highly resistant to disease and can be grown in greenhouses or open beds with equal success.

"Barchuk"– a high-yielding variety of early ripening, forms medium-sized bushes on which medium-sized (up to 80 g), but juicy and sweet fruits ripen cylindrical. The peppers have thick walls and a bright red color when fully ripe. In addition to increased productivity, the advantages of the variety include excellent disease resistance, high commercial qualities, versatility of growing conditions (indoor or open ground) and application.

"Nobleman"– a vigorous and high-yielding variety, distinguished by remarkable taste. The multi-purpose fruits are large (up to 300 g) in size, prism-shaped and bright yellow in color when fully ripe. Plants are disease resistant. The harvest is well stored, tolerates transportation well and has universal use.

"Vaudeville"– a high-yielding variety that is suitable for cultivation in open ground due to its excellent resistance to most diseases. Medium-sized (up to 1 m) plants form fairly large (up to 300 g) trapezoidal fruits of a dark red hue, which are distinguished by a very pleasant, sweetish taste and versatility of use.

The best mid-season peppers

"Alligator"– high-yielding pepper of medium ripening period, forms medium-sized bushes and dark red, thick-walled fruits weighing up to 160 g and very good taste. The main advantages of the variety include excellent disease resistance, excellent tolerance to adverse weather conditions and good ability to adapt. Pepper is suitable for growing in a greenhouse or in open ground, and is universal in the use of fruits.

"Aria"– a mid-season variety with an excellent taste of juicy and sweet fruits weighing about 120 g of a rich orange hue. Pepper is intended for greenhouse cultivation. Compact plants up to 80 cm high are resistant to most diseases and are characterized by high productivity.

"Saturn"– a high-yielding variety for universal use, forms low (up to 70 cm), but powerful and spreading bushes that are resistant to disease. Bright red cube-shaped fruits weighing up to 200 g are distinguished by very thick walls and a good taste of juicy pulp.

"Fatty"– semi-spreading, low (up to 50 cm) bushes of this high-yielding variety are resistant to diseases. Dark red, prism-shaped fruits with good taste and weighing up to 130 g ripen both indoors and in open beds. They are good for salads, canning and cooking.

Late ripening peppers

"Bachata"– a medium-late variety with high yield of medium-sized bushes that are resistant to diseases. Orange, prism-shaped fruits weighing up to 19 g are distinguished by thick walls and juicy, sweet pulp. Plants give good harvest in greenhouses, but can also be grown in open ground.

"Zephyr"– one of the best late-ripening varieties for universal use, it resists diseases well and tolerates dry periods well. Bright red, spherical fruits weighing up to 300 g are distinguished by very thick walls and excellent taste of sweet, juicy and tender pulp.

"Breeze"– stands out from the mid-late varieties as very tasty and juicy fruits small (up to 50 g) in size, dark red in color and cone-shaped. Medium-spreading plants up to 48 cm in height perfectly resist most diseases and produce consistently high yields both in open ground and in greenhouses.

Which variety should I choose for planting in open ground?

"Vanguard"– a medium-ripening variety forms vigorous (up to 3 m) bushes with large (up to 450 g), bright red fruits. Peppers are distinguished by their excellent quality, good taste, juicy and aromatic pulp, and high resistance to many diseases, including the tobacco mosaic virus. The harvest ripens successfully under open air, universal in purpose.

"Admiral F1"– a high-yielding hybrid of mid-early ripening, resistant to most diseases. Medium-sized bushes tolerate the vagaries of the weather well, especially dry periods. Scarlet fruits of medium size (up to 150 g) and cone-shaped are distinguished by thick walls, aromatic, juicy pulp.

"Darling"– mid-early pepper, resistant to diseases and dry periods. This high-yielding variety produces medium-sized bushes up to 120 cm high and yellow or red cone-shaped fruits, characterized by thick walls and aromatic, dense and juicy pulp. Peppers are good in salads and for canning.

Such universal varieties and hybrids as “Isabella F1”, “Golden Rain”, “Belladonna F1”, “Swallow” and others will feel good in open ground.

Selection of greenhouse varieties

"Cockatoo F1"– a high-yielding hybrid of early ripening and universal use. Medium-sized (up to 150 cm) bushes have excellent disease resistance. Scarlet cylindrical fruits have fleshy, aromatic and juicy pulp and high commercial qualities.

"Meaty 7"– an early ripening variety with stable yields, forms semi-spreading standard bushes that are resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus and other diseases. The pulp of the bright red, medium-sized (up to 70 g) fruits is juicy and sweet. Peppers are great for canning and heat treatment and are perfectly stored.

"Red Cube"– mid-season pepper of universal use is characterized by high yield. Medium-sized (up to 60 cm) plants are resistant to most diseases. Thick-walled dark scarlet fruits weighing up to 200 g are good because of their dense, juicy and aromatic pulp, and have excellent commercial quality.

There are many other varieties and hybrids that are perfect for growing in a greenhouse: “Red Baron F1”, “Raisa F1”, “Tusk”, “Ruby” and many others.

The sweetest varieties of peppers

"Etude"– a mid-season variety, characterized by high yield and disease resistance of semi-determinate bushes up to 1 m high. Scarlet prism-shaped fruits have a wonderful taste of juicy and aromatic pulp and are excellent for salads.

"Bagration"– an early ripening variety with a very pleasant, delicately sweet taste of the fruit. Cone-shaped orange-yellow peppers weighing up to 200 g are very juicy and crispy, so they are good in salads and for canning. The bushes are medium-sized and spreading, have excellent disease resistance and thrive in open ground.

"Mastodon"– high-yielding variety with early dates ripening, forms spreading plants up to 180 cm high, resistant to diseases. Cuboidal dark red large (up to 270 g) fruits are distinguished by a remarkably delicate and sweet taste of dense and juicy pulp. They will decorate any vegetable salad and retain excellent quality when canned.

Such varieties as “Barin”, “Nafanya”, “Raja”, “Cupid”, “Tirada”, “Accord”, “Bourgeois F1” and “Vaudeville” will not be inferior to the proposed options in terms of their excellent taste.

Planting in open ground becomes a test for any seedling, especially pepper seedlings. But it is in its natural environment that the plant acquires its characteristic taste and aroma, compensating for any risks and efforts of the gardener. On open ground peppers:

• do not experience a lack of sunlight;
• “breathe” fresh, constantly circulating air;
• are less likely to get sick and negative impact pests.

Experienced summer residents begin preparing pepper seedlings at the end of February. To autumn harvest successful, it is important to choose seeds that are suitable for a specific area and meet the wishes of the gardener himself.

What are the differences between peppers for open garden beds?

When growing peppers outside a greenhouse for the first time, it is better to make a list of requirements for the variety in advance:

• Appearance. The fruits are long, flattened and even round, and can have a cone or “barrel” shape.
• Size. Small peppers are convenient for stuffing; they can be pickled whole. But one giant fruit is enough to feed a whole family with fresh vegetable salad.
• Color. The palette of shades is not limited to traditional carmine, burgundy, yellow or green. In the garden beds there are fruits of all colors of the rainbow, even black and white.
• Wall thickness. The thicker the crust, the more pulp inside. Thick-walled peppers are good for rolling, while thin-walled peppers are easier to stuff.
• Taste and aroma. Some prefer to grow sweet ones, others cannot do without spicy ones. Even regular bell peppers vary in sugar content and can be neutral in taste or “sour.”

Where do you grow peppers on your property?

GreenhouseOpen ground

All of these are subjective characteristics that will help you figure out what exactly a summer resident wants to get from pepper seedlings. To choose the best varieties pepper for open ground according to objective criteria, taking into account:

• bush height;
• its spreading nature;
• root depth;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• growing needs;
• sensitivity to weather conditions.

Seeds are varietal and hybrid. The first are obtained through selection - these are plants adapted to a specific region. From them grow fruits with approximately identical characteristics with seeds that can be used for seedlings in the future.

Hybrid seeds are the result of crossing different species. They are designated F1 and are not tied to specific conditions. It is more difficult to grow hybrids, but they are less likely to get sick and produce a stable, predictable yield. Seeds from the fruit are not suitable for sowing.

When growing peppers in open beds, it is better to use varietal zoned seeds. Firstly, this will help save money in the future, and secondly, they are initially adapted to the terrain.

Another important criterion choice - the period of fruit ripening. Peppers are late and early. The latter are divided into ultra- and mid-early. If you plant several different varieties in one plot, you can provide a stable supply of fresh vegetables for the entire season. There are plants that tolerate transplanting well from soil to pot and continue to bear fruit literally on the windowsill almost all winter.

TOP 7 varieties of bell pepper for the largest harvest

Every summer resident dreams of overtaking his neighbors in terms of harvest. But the yield of peppers (like other vegetables) is determined at the gene level. The plant is simply not capable of producing a result greater than what it was “programmed” by nature and breeders. If the purpose of planting is to obtain fruits for harvesting, and even more so for sale, it is better to choose high-yielding varieties.

Pinocchio – 10.5-13.2 kg/m2

This variety is zoned in the North-Western, Central and Black Earth regions. The fruits ripen early and are ready for consumption 88-100 days after emergence.

Pinocchio does not like cold water; before watering, it is left to sit in the sun. In order for the crop to ripen on time, you need to maintain soil moisture at the root. During the flowering stage, the bushes are watered every 3 days.

Red Buratino peppers are large, weigh up to 120 g, and have a cone-shaped shape without hard ribs. Yield rates are up to 98%. They are eaten fresh, used for freezing, rolling and preparing hot dishes.

Charm – up to 12 kg/m2

This is one of the largest hybrids that guarantees bountiful harvest even when seedlings are placed closely in the garden bed. In less than three months, the fruits are ready to eat, but it is advisable to let them ripen for a few more weeks so that the peppers acquire a bright red color.

The seeds grow into a semi-spreading bush of medium height. With a pulp thickness of up to 5.5 millimeters, the fruit weighs about 100 grams.

Atlantic – 8-10 kg/m2

There is no mention of this variety in the official register in Russia, but Atlantic is well known to summer residents. Pepper grows on strong bushes about a meter high and produces up to 10 kilograms of fruit each square meter plot less than three months after planting.

The weight of large peppers reaches 200 grams. The stem does not always withstand such a load and requires obligatory garter.

Atlantic seeds produce long 20-centimeter peppercorns with fleshy walls up to 10 millimeters thick. They are happily used for stuffing, put into lecho and canned vegetable slices. If you do not disturb the watering regime and weed the beds, the bushes bear fruit for a long time and abundantly.

Kazbek and Comet - up to 7.6 kg/m2

Very productive and hardy hybrids that remain viable even in cold weather. Technological ripeness usually occurs 110 days after the seeds have sprouted first.

110-140 gram peppers grow on tall (more than 1 meter) compact bushes and look smooth and even. Despite the rather thick 8-mm walls, this variety keeps the skin tender, not inferior to imported analogues in taste.

Red pearl – 6-7.5 kg/m2

Initially, the variety was developed for greenhouse cultivation, but in the south of the country the seeds can be planted directly in the open air. These are delicious peppers with a rich flavor that are easy to store after harvest. Large 110-140 gram fruits are ready for consumption on the 110th day, but they become marketable later - after another couple of weeks.

Ararat – 6.4-7.2 kg/m2

For a mid-early pepper variety, only 112 days are enough for the first shoots to turn into strong ones. tall bushes with technically ripe fruits. Ripe peppers have a rich red color and weigh up to 140 grams.

The plant grows well in dry soil and is distinguished by uniform yield. Peppers are stored for a long time and do not lose their presentation during transportation.

Rating of the best early varieties of pepper

It is important for many gardeners that the plant produces finished products as quickly as possible after sowing. Based on the amount of time it takes the seedlings to form fruits corresponding to the concept of technical ripeness, there are three types of rapid ripening seeds:

1. ultra-early – up to 100 days;
2. early – up to 120 days;
3. mid-early – up to 135 days.

All peppers that ripen later are classified as late. They will take at least 136 days to become ready to eat.

In different regions, the beginning of the fruiting period may vary by 3-4 weeks. The time indicated by manufacturers on the packaging is determined from the moment of germination. For example, if the seeds sprouted at the beginning of spring, then the harvest will not ripen until July.

The following varieties are most often used for open ground:

Usually the seeds are sown in late February and transferred to open ground in May. In order for the plant to receive more nutrition, the side shoots and lower leaves are torn off and the bush is tied up. Experienced gardeners recommend planting early peppers according to a 40x60 centimeter pattern.

The largest and brightest peppers

If large peppers are used less often for stuffing, then they are ideal for salads, fresh mixed vegetables and seasonal twists. Besides big size, multi-colored fruits look very attractive, have fleshy walls of a centimeter thickness. The weight of such “strong ones” often exceeds 200 grams. Depending on their own wishes, gardeners can choose varieties of any color and ripening period.

Red-fruited

According to official data from the State Register alone, there are more than seven hundred sweet varieties of red pepper.

Three of them are especially popular among experienced summer residents and beginners:

Frosts often occur before peppers reach biological maturity. In such cases, the fruits are picked while they are still green or yellow, but this does not affect the taste of the pepper.

Yellow-fruited

Yellow peppers are not as sweet as red ones, but contain a rich supply important elements. These fruits are rich in potassium and phosphorus and supply the body with vitamin C.

Another plus is unpretentiousness. It is easier to grow yellow peppers if you choose proven seeds:

Exotic

Experienced summer residents love to experiment with their crops. For example, having gained experience with the usual red, green and yellow peppers, many try to grow unusual black and white cultivars in the garden.

Four varieties of exotic colored peppers receive consistently good reviews:

1. Cardinal– the harvest can be harvested 3 months after the appearance of strong shoots. At this stage, the fruits have a deep purple color, and later turn red. Cardinal produces large 9-10 cm cube-shaped peppers with thick, fleshy walls. They weigh about 270 grams. Up to 13 kilograms of vegetables per 1 m2 are collected from open beds. This pepper is good fresh, retains its taste when frozen and canned.
2. Black horse– reaches full biological ripeness within four months. The color of the skin is dark, often purple, reminiscent of the color of eggplant. It is not difficult to care for the bushes; they do not need to be shaped - just a garter with support is enough. The shape of the fruits of the Black Horse does not differ from the Cardinal, but the peppers are smaller, weighing up to 200 grams. You can plant four plants on one “square”, getting up to 7 kilograms of harvest.
3. Fidelio– produces beautiful silver-white peppercorns with unusually tender flesh. The fruits ripen early and do not require complex cultivation. Dense egg capsules in cross-section demonstrate juicy pulp, in which iridescent sugar crystals are visible. Some people prefer to freeze the original pepper, while others eat it exclusively fresh.
4. Ultraviolet– at the stage of biological maturation it acquires a dark color with purple tint. These are tasty early ripening fruits with thick centimeter walls of pulp that set well and are not at all afraid of frost. The pulp contains a large supply of beta-carotene and is useful for visual impairment.

The listed hybrids differ from their “comrades” not only in appearance. It is believed that such plants get sick less often and cope better with unfavorable conditions.

Video review of the sweet pepper harvest

We all love peppers. They are unusual - large, cube-shaped, sweet, with thick walls. Superda4nik.ru wants to advise on the best bell pepper seeds to choose for planting so that tasty and aromatic fruits grow.

In central Russia, growing pepper is only possible by seedlings, since the ripening period of pepper is longer than our summer, so early and mid-early varieties of sweet pepper are interesting.

Agricultural companies that are engaged in breeding new varieties of pepper and seeds, such as Gavrish, SeDek, recommend planting pepper hybrids rather than varieties.

What is the difference between a hybrid and a variety?

A variety is the result of selection. All his genes are identical and like two peas in a pod, similar to his parents. The variety is selected and adapted to a specific climate and location. When pollinated, it produces seeds of the same variety. You can get seeds from the variety. For this purpose, the most characteristic and best fruits from the most developed bushes.

A hybrid is the result of crossing. The effect is obtained by a certain combination of parents. Hybrids are much superior to their parents in growth vigor and productivity, sometimes showing very unique properties. But it is impossible to get seeds from them; most often they will look like unremarkable grandparents.

It is very easy to distinguish a pepper variety from a hybrid. The hybrid bag will say F1. This means that it is a first generation hybrid.

The best varieties of sweet peppers

California miracle

If you still decide to plant sweet pepper varieties, then this could be a California miracle. Early pepper, 100-130 days pass from the germination of seedlings to technical ripeness. The plant is determinate. It bears fruit for a long time, the fruits are large, cube-shaped, thick-skinned (wall thickness 6-7 mm) and aromatic. Peppers grow weighing 80-130 g. From this variety you can get seeds with 100% germination and you will have your own best varieties of sweet peppers. Can be used fresh and canned.

What do they say about the California Miracle pepper reviews?

• I studied for a very long time which seeds are best to buy for our lands in the middle zone. Not all sprout, or die during night frosts. I decided on two varieties, one of which was “California miracle”. The germination of the pepper did not produce any special emotions, everything went as usual, maybe it requires a little more water at the stage of the appearance of the first flowers than ordinary seedlings. But at the landing stage everything went much better than usual. Of the 10 plants planted, 9 took root in the ground (this is taking into account that I used special soil for seedlings, which is generally wrong). The tenth man also resisted for a long time, but it was my fault I didn’t keep an eye on him. Then everything went like clockwork, I mean like clockwork. leaves, beautiful bloom and fruits. I was very pleased with the taste of the fruit: sweet, aromatic, pleasant. Ideal for all kinds of preparations. Winter has almost passed, but pepper still pleases with its presence on the table at dinner, there was a lot! I recommend the California Miracle pepper to everyone - this is an excellent bell pepper variety for central Russia, it takes root well and bears fruit well! The fruits are strong, tasty, and grow abundantly! Happy gardening everyone!
• I have been growing California Miracle peppers for many years. This reliable variety gave yields even in open ground in Siberian conditions. This is a productive pepper sweet variety for Siberia. One drawback: the thinness of the fruit, but apparently this is due to the lack of sunny days and warmth.

ox ear

This is a mid-early variety; 70-75 days pass from the moment of planting seedlings to fruiting. These hybrids and varieties of peppers are for polycarbonate greenhouses and open ground. They grow low, the bushes are about 60 - 70 cm in height, so they can be grown under film covers.

The fruits grow juicy, tasty, weighing 120 - 150 grams, retain their appearance and are easy to transport. An elongated variety of bell pepper, the average fruit length is 10 - 12 cm with thick walls. Refers to thick-walled peppers.

Pepper Ox's Ear reviews from gardeners:

• My first Ox's Ear peppers grew up to 40 cm in length. Then they began to get smaller, to about 8 - 12 cm, but the first ones simply amazed me. Very tasty and aromatic!

Yellow hybrid sweet pepper Gemini F1

These Dutch pepper seeds are the best for open ground because they do not grow tall. The bushes are about 60 cm in height and can grow well under film covers.

Highly productive early varieties of sweet pepper. They can even be called very early ripening, since the fruits begin to ripen 72-78 days after planting the seedlings. The fruits are large, cuboid-elongated, four-chambered, turn from dark green to bright yellow, and have high taste. They tolerate stress well and are resistant to sunburn and air drought. These are the beautiful best varieties of peppers for open ground. They grow on a long stalk, so they are easy to pick when harvesting.

Pepper Gemini F1 reviews:

• For several years in a row I have been delighted with Gemini. They grow well, you can eat them green (the peppers have more vitamins when they are technically ripe), and I love the yellow Gemini ones, they are very sweet.

Sweet pepper Claudio F1

This is a high-yielding hybrid of sweet peppers of the Dutch line, it can be grown:

• in open ground,
• in film greenhouses,
• glass greenhouses,
• in polycarbonate greenhouses.

Pepper Claudio F1 is early ripening, the first peppers begin to ripen 72-80 days after planting the seedlings in open ground or in a greenhouse. The best varieties of this bell pepper seed have cuboid-elongated fruits. At technical maturity, peppers are dark green and then turn dark red. Very tasty and aromatic, weighing approximately 200 grams. Peppers, subject to growing technology and sufficient quantity heat and sun they grow thick-walled, wall thickness 10-14 mm.

Pepper Claudio F1 reviews from gardeners:

• For me it turned out rather late, it didn’t turn red for a very long time. But perhaps due to the cold rainy summer. Grew in open ground, without shelter. I covered it only in August so that the fruits would turn red faster. I liked the taste - sweet, juicy. The wall thickness was 8-10 mm. The fruits were all the same size, but there were few on the bush. Perhaps it would have performed better in a greenhouse or in an exhaust gas under normal weather conditions. Germination rate is 100% - out of 5 seeds, all five germinated.
• I'm a beginner. I planted pepper seeds, variety Claudio F1 (Holland), it says super new 2010, 50 pieces on 02/12, every single one of them sprouted on 02/19, they stand like soldiers, handsome men (ugh, ugh). I bought the seeds not in the store but directly from the Semko company. So there I received recommendations for planting that seeds purchased from serious companies are not soaked, this applies not only to peppers. And tomatoes and cucumbers... I planted everything and everything came up quickly and amicably. Last season I bought seeds in stores - there were a lot of tears.
• IN That year I planted 5 Gemini f1 and Claudio f1 plants each - the harvest was excellent, this year I plant 10 bushes each.

The best varieties of peppers for 2018

In 2016, it is best to plant proven varieties of peppers. They always show themselves very well both in seedlings and in terms of yield:

• Claudio F1 is a very productive, early, large pepper hybrid.
• Gemini F1 - large, sweet.
• Hercules - cuboid, medium ripening,
• Samander - early, productive, fruits were harvested until late autumn, canonical shape.
• Kakadu - harvested in open ground, tasty, sweet fruits.
• Bogatyr has a medium ripening period, the peppers all grow evenly.

New varieties and hybrids of pepper seeds

Manufacturer "Sortsemovosch":

• Patricia F1 - medium ripening, high 130 cm, large, cuboid, yellow,
• Santia F1 - height 120 cm, large, cone-shaped, red, disease resistant,
• Viking red and Viking yellow - height 110 cm, early, very delicious fruits saber-shaped.

The manufacturer "Sedek" has released abundant varieties of small-fruited peppers for whole canning:

• Black sugar
• Mother-in-law's tongue.

Seed producer "Search":

• Atlas - height 70 cm, very early, red, thick-walled.

Among the early ripening hybrids of bell peppers are Apollo, Bonus, Kakadu, Marya, Pygmalion, Shuttle. Early ripening varieties of pepper - Jack, Zorka, Irene, Mavr, Mirage, Peacock.

Excellent sweet peppers from the Eastern Star series are hybrids of a wide variety of colors: yellow, golden, brown, purple, white. All thick-walled, large, early or mid-early, brightly colored.

New varieties of hot pepper:

• Dagger,
• hybrid Lightning,
• Gorgon hybrid.

Which pepper is best to plant, according to gardeners:

• Bulgarian 79. Sweet pepper. Mid-early high-yielding variety for open ground and film greenhouses.
• Bouquet of the East F1. Peninsular. Mid-early hybrid for open ground and film shelters.
• Eastern Star Violet F1. Sweet pepper. Mid-early high-yielding hybrid for open and protected ground.
• Igalo F1. Sweet pepper, yellow. Designed for cultivation in all types of greenhouses.
• Kazbek F1. Hybrid for film greenhouses and open ground in the southern regions.

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