Galina (Tula region) showed in the photo a large beautiful pepper from her harvest. Valentina from Lipetsk confirmed in her review: the plant met the stated characteristics. Only instead of being cuboid, the fruit came out cone-shaped. Tatyana (Pskov region) shared her observations about the yield: about 6.5 kg per nest (2 plants in one hole).
Giant Dutch is a very promising variety. It has few disadvantages. Pepper will be of interest to lovers of large and early ripening fruits.
Dutch giant sweet pepper reviews
Sweet peppers are one of the most popular representatives of annual herbaceous plants of the nightshade family. Its homeland is warm Central America. Despite the strong difference between our climate and its usual conditions, it is successfully grown in our country. There are so many varieties of sweet peppers that even the most fastidious gardener can choose a variety to his liking. Among all this diversity, there are also green varieties of sweet peppers. These are the ones we will look at in this article.
Selecting Dutch pepper seeds
Sweet pepper, this is bell pepper, this is paprika, it is called sweet for a reason. Even though it's a pepper, it doesn't have any heat, which is why sweet peppers are so loved! Excellent in salads, soups and hodgepodge, in winter preparations, pickling and freezing. With one look at this big, thick-walled beauty, an irresistible desire arises to immediately sink your teeth into him and take a big, juicy bite. And all because Dutch pepper is not only about beauty and aesthetics, but also about health!
Benefit
All varieties of sweet peppers are distinguished by their rich composition of nutrients. It includes vitamins and minerals such as:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin A;
- B vitamins;
- vitamins of group P;
- sodium;
- magnesium;
- iron and other vitamins and minerals.
Unlike red and yellow varieties, green bell peppers contain slightly less vitamin C. But this does not diminish their benefits. After all, the main part of this vitamin is concentrated in the pulp near the stalk, and we, as a rule, cut it off when cooking.
Important! Vitamin C cannot be produced by the body on its own. Therefore, it is imperative to include foods enriched with it in your daily diet.
This composition of green sweet peppers will help with the following health problems:
- insomnia;
- chronic fatigue;
- depression.
In addition to normalizing the functioning of the nervous system, sweet peppers have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the circulatory system. It will significantly reduce the likelihood of blood clots due to the antioxidants it contains.
It will also be useful for the digestive system. For people with diseases of this body system, it is recommended to eat at least 100 grams of pepper per day.
Eating sweet peppers will allow women expecting a baby to forget about problems with skin, hair and nails.
Important! Green pepper, unlike varieties of other flowers, is extremely effective against anemia.
The benefits of this member of the nightshade family will be noticeable only with moderate consumption. Excessive consumption of peppers can greatly increase the acidity of the stomach, thereby causing gastritis and ulcers. In addition, it is not recommended to lean on it for people suffering from:
- kidney and liver diseases;
- hypertension;
- hemorrhoids;
- epilepsy.
This does not mean that people with such diseases should stop using it. They simply shouldn't eat more than 1 pepper every day.
In general, green bell peppers are an inexpensive but very healthy vegetable that can be successfully grown in your own garden.
Early
Fruiting of these varieties will not take long. It will occur within 100 days from the moment of emergence.
Atlantic F1
This hybrid variety is one of the leaders in fruit size. Tall bushes of the Atlantic F1 hybrid begin to bear fruit 90-100 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Peppers of this variety have the following parameters: 20 cm in length, 12 cm in width and weight up to 500 grams. They have fairly thick walls - about 9 mm. The green color of the pepper changes to dark red as it ripens.
Atlantic F1 is perfect for both open ground and greenhouses. Long pepper of this variety has good immunity to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Giant Dutch
This variety can be equated to ultra-early varieties. Its fruiting occurs 80 days after emergence. It has powerful bushes up to 70 cm in height. A distinctive feature of Green Dutch Giant peppers is their excellent taste. Its fruits are up to 11 cm long and up to 10 cm wide. Before reaching full maturity, the peppers are green in color, and then red. There is no bitterness in the taste of their pulp, it is juicy, dense and can be equally used both fresh and for cooking. The thickness of its walls will be about 7 cm.
The yield of the Dutch Giant will be about 3 kg per square meter. The variety has good resistance to many diseases and long shelf life.
Viking
No more than 100 days will pass from the moment the shoots emerge, and the medium-sized Viking bushes will already delight the gardener with cylindrical fruits. Since this variety is a green variety, even the most immature pepper will lack bitterness in taste. The weight of a mature fruit will not exceed 100 grams, and its color will be deep red.
The variety is characterized by increased yield and resistance to tobacco mosaic virus.
Green miracle
This is one of the earliest varieties of sweet pepper - only 75 days from germination. Its name speaks for itself. Dark green pepper of this variety can be used during the period of technical ripeness no worse than during the period of biological ripeness. It has the shape of a three- or tetrahedral cube with a height of up to 12 cm and a width of up to 10 cm. The thickness of the walls of the Green Miracle will not exceed 7 mm.
The variety is perfect for both greenhouses and open ground. It is resistant to potato virus and tobacco mosaic.
Brief description of the variety
Pepper received the first part of its name for a reason. It actually has quite large and heavy fruits. The seed producer - TM Uralsky Dachnik - produces planting material for farmers from regions with difficult climates and risk farming zones. Garden crops were not included in the State Register. The variety can be grown throughout the country, in a greenhouse, under film or in open ground.
Attention! On the branded packaging of pepper seeds, the originator indicates the Dutch origin of the variety. However, there is no confirmation of this.
The pepper bush has medium height and strong stems. The fruits are smooth, cube-shaped. They do not have record dimensions, but they have an impressive mass. This effect is achieved due to especially thick walls (up to 10 mm). Because of this, ripe peppers are very juicy and fragrant.
Attention! You can find Giant pepper seeds on sale on trays of seeding material. This is a yellow-fruited variety. Its other characteristics are also different.
| Type of growth, bush height | Semi-standard. 60-70 cm |
| Ripe fruit color | Rich red |
| Planting scheme | 40x60 cm |
| Weight, length and shape of the fruit | Up to 250 g, 11-15 cm, cuboid |
| Ripening period, yield | Early ripening (105-110 days). Productivity is high (the originator did not provide exact data) |
| Drop off point | exhaust gas/greenhouse/greenhouse |
| Diseases | Complex resistance to the main group of diseases |
| By type of use | Universal |
| Flowering type | Female |
Average
The harvest of these varieties can be harvested after 110 - 130 days from the first shoots.
Pomegranate
Green long pepper of this variety is located on medium-sized bushes up to 45 cm high. It has a pod-like shape and weighs up to 35 grams. The green color of the fruit gradually changes to dark red. The pulp of this variety is distinguished not only by its taste, but also by its increased content of nutrients.
This is one of the cold-resistant varieties. In addition, it is resistant to verticillium.
Ermak
This variety is distinguished by semi-bouquet bushes of compact size. Their height will be only 35 cm.
Important! Despite such a small height, it is recommended to tie the Ermak variety, since up to 15 fruits can form on it at the same time.
Ermak pepper has a length of up to 12 cm and a weight of up to 100 grams. It has average wall thickness - no more than 5 mm. This long pepper has an elongated cone shape and juicy flesh. During the period of biological maturity, the color of the pepper changes to red.
The high yield of Ermak allows you to collect at least 3 kg of fruit per square meter.
F1 Winner Cup
The harvest of its fruits will have to wait up to 115 days. This hybrid variety has semi-spreading bushes of medium height. Among their dark green large leaves it is difficult to discern the fruits. The dark green pepper of this hybrid is similar to a cylinder and weighs about 170 grams. Its glossy surface has strong ribbing. After reaching biological maturity, the color of the pepper becomes deep red. The hybrid variety Cup Winner F1 is distinguished by its taste characteristics.
This is a high-yielding hybrid - up to 6.5 kg per square meter.
Titanium
Titan bushes have large dark green leaves. Each of them can simultaneously produce up to 8 fruits. The pepper is quite small in size, weighing up to 250 grams. The thickness of its wall will be about 7 mm. It has a prism shape and a rather glossy surface. When fully ripe, the light green color of the pepper changes to red. Titan pulp has excellent taste.
The yield of one square meter will be no more than 6.5 kg. Titanium is resistant to verticillium.
Late
These varieties will have to wait the longest for harvest – more than 130 days. They are ideal for greenhouses and open ground in the southern regions.
Gift of Altai
Green pepper of the Dar Altai variety has the shape of an elongated prism. Its weight will not exceed 250 grams, and the wall thickness will be about 7 mm. There is no bitterness in the taste of the pulp of this pepper, so its use is defined as universal. As they ripen, their green long peppers turn red.
The variety is distinguished by its high yield. It will be no less than 6 kg per square meter. In addition, Dar of Altai is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Marshmallow
It is rightfully considered one of the best among late-ripening varieties. It has spreading medium-sized bushes up to 80 cm in height. Zephyr pepper has the shape of a ball up to 12 cm long. Its weight will not exceed 300 grams, and the width of the walls will be 8 mm. The pulp of the fruit is quite juicy and sweet. It is perfect for consumption both fresh and canned.
The productivity of Zephyr will be about 1 ton per hundred square meters of land. In addition, the variety also has excellent resistance to drought and disease. Its fruits can retain their taste and commercial qualities for a long time.
Novocherkassky 35
It is characterized by tall semi-standard bushes up to 100 cm in length. In contrast, the fruits cannot boast of large size. Their length will be no more than 9 cm and weigh 70 grams. The thickness of the fruit wall will not exceed 5 mm. In their shape, the green fruits of Novocherkassky 35 look like a truncated pyramid. During the period of maximum maturity, their smooth surface is painted red. They have tender and sweet flesh. It is ideal for canning.
This variety is characterized by increased productivity. From one square meter you can collect from 10 to 14 kg of peppers. Novocherkassky 35 is not afraid of the most common diseases of peppers, including the tobacco mosaic virus.
Features of cultivation and care
When it is not possible to purchase a greenhouse, you can plant the seeds in small containers so that they have time to germinate before they are transplanted into open ground. This plant is very picky, so it is recommended to sow it in separate peat pots of small diameter. The soil for such purposes is the lightest, loosest and containing the required amount of humus in its composition.
Before planting in the soil, pepper seeds must be processed. To do this, they are placed in water with a temperature no higher than 50 ° C. They must remain there for about 5 hours, that is, until they swell. They are then placed on a damp cloth for 3 days. The room must be at least 20 °C. If pre-planting preparation is carried out correctly, the first shoots can be obtained in one day.
Do you think pepper seeds should be processed?
Not really
After sowing, the soil must be thoroughly watered and covered with plastic film or glass. As soon as the first shoots of pepper seedlings appear, it is necessary to maintain the temperature in the following ranges: 25-28 ° C at night, but not lower than 10 ° C. You cannot water the plant too much, as this can cause great harm (cause disease). In no case should you dry out the substrate where the seedlings grow. Water the plant with warm water - within 30 ° C. If you use cold water during irrigation, the plant will become brittle, after which it may die.
Expert opinion
Filatov Ivan Yurievich, private farmer for more than 30 years
Do not forget about the temperature conditions and the air in the room in which the sprouted seedlings should not be dry. The rooms in which the plants are located must be ventilated, and the plants must be sprayed. Lighting plays an important role in growth; during the month it should be illuminated from 6 am to 8 pm. Before planting seedlings, it is hardened off. What does it mean? The plant gradually gets used to low temperature conditions, wind, rain, and sunlight, exposing it outdoors. The time gradually increases. It should be remembered that maintenance of the installation must be appropriate, and in no case should it be exposed to low temperatures (below 13 ° C and frost).
Recommendations for cultivation
Pepper is very demanding of heat, so in our latitudes it is grown only by seedlings. It is best to plant seeds for seedlings in February. Southern regions can begin preparing seedlings in March.
Important! The end of March is the deadline for planting seeds.
It is recommended to plant pre-soaked swollen seeds. This will significantly increase the rate of their germination. If a large container is used for planting, then the seeds should be planted every 5 cm. But since almost all crops of the nightshade family do not tolerate transplantation well, it is better to plant the seeds in separate containers, several at a time.
The first shoots of pepper appear after 2-3 days. Further care for young seedlings consists only of regular watering with warm water.
Important! Cold water has a detrimental effect on the root systems of young plants and can cause their death.
To provide young seedlings with faster adaptation to a permanent place, they need to be hardened off. To do this, at night you need to provide young pepper plants with a temperature of +10 to +15 degrees.
Ready seedlings are planted in open ground or a greenhouse no earlier than the end of May. In this case, it is important to wait for the air temperature to be above +15 degrees. The optimal distance between neighboring plants is 45-50 cm.
Pepper needs pinching. There should be no more than 5 stepsons on one bush. Remove excess shoots only in hot weather. In addition, you must regularly ensure that there are no more than 20 peppers on the bush. Otherwise, even a tied bush may break under the weight of its fruits.
Regular watering and fertilizing is the key to a rich harvest. Watering should be carried out as the top layer of soil dries, but not more than 2 times a week. Irrigation by sprinkling would be ideal, but you can also get by with root watering.
Advice! To prevent the plants of this crop from suffering due to lack of moisture, it is recommended to mulch their soil.
Pepper responds well to the application of all fertilizers, except potassium chloride. Its use should be abandoned.
The video will tell you more about growing peppers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=”LxTIGtAF7Cw
Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture
The Dutch giant is in demand among gardeners. The reason is the increased meatiness of the pepper. The variety's performance is at the level of the best hybrids. Farmers grow the crop in small plots for sale.
Attention! Early ripening helps to obtain economic benefits.
Other benefits of pepper:
- Cold resistance. Helps in the first stages of seedling life in the ground
, allowing you to prolong the harvest. - High-quality fruit set even in critical weather conditions.
- Excellent aroma and taste characteristics. Stored in any form.
- Convenient shape. With a large mass, the fruits remain compact. They are great for stuffing.
- Increased productivity.
- Adaptability to the conditions of Siberia, the Urals, the Far East and regions with similar climates.
- Availability for propagation by seeds.
- Increased immune resistance. But the originator did not decipher the list of diseases
.
Disadvantages of pepper:
- needs partial garter;
- grows poorly in non-nutrient soils and shaded areas.
