15 best varieties of sweet peppers for open ground

Those who are interested in expanding their “collection” of peppers with varieties for open ground will find it useful to familiarize themselves with the information that we have summarized in this article.

Gardeners who are well acquainted with the plants of the popular vegetable crops bell (sweet) and hot peppers, when choosing varieties and hybrids for their plot, take into account not only the general recommendations of experts, but also their own experience and personal preferences. Many achieve successful results when grown without artificial shelters or in greenhouses and greenhouses (winter or unheated) in various regions of Russia.

In our country, for planting in open beds, prepared seedlings of zoned, low-growing, early-ripening varieties of domestic selection are most often used

If owners of plots in the southern regions can easily do without even film coverings, then in order to grow a decent harvest of peppers in sharp and moderate continental climates, including in the Urals, Siberia and the Central Zone, amateur vegetable growers create favorable conditions for heat-loving plants in protected ground. Thanks to the work of breeders, today there is a wide range of varieties and hybrids that can bear fruit even in short summer conditions with a minimum number of sunny days.

Features of peppers for open ground

Peppers have their own characteristics in growing, which you need to know about in advance. This will help in choosing a variety.

Worth considering:

peppers, even those classified as short-term crops in terms of ripening period, as a rule, do not ripen in less than 100 days. Maybe plus or minus a few days. This depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region and on the correct care.

For example, in the southern part of the country you can grow peppers of any ripening period. For the eastern and northern parts, low-temperature-resistant, short-term and medium-term varieties are more suitable.

The characteristics of peppers also include site preparation, planting, and crop care.

The content of the article:

1. Early varieties of sweet pepper for open ground 2. Varieties of pepper for growing in open ground in the middle zone 3. The most productive varieties of bell pepper for open ground 4. Sweet pepper for open ground in the Moscow region 5. Varieties of peppers for growing in Siberia 6. Thick-walled pepper for open ground 7. The largest varieties of peppers for open ground 8. Low-growing peppers for open ground 9. Features of growing peppers in open ground 10. Reviews from summer residents about the best varieties of pepper for open ground

Late varieties

Gardeners are usually wary of late varieties of bell pepper, since cultivating this plant in open ground is quite risky. Due to the long period required for fruit ripening, this crop can only be grown in greenhouses, since during the short summer, cold spring and early autumn the fruits simply do not have time to ripen.

To cultivate peppers in open ground, it is recommended to take hybrids that are more resistant to bad weather and plant diseases, and produce a larger yield than pure varieties. For example, the “Star of the East” series of hybrids is widely known. This plant has a bush only 60 cm high, and 8-10 peppers of decent mass ripen on it at once. “Star of the East” can not only be safely grown without a greenhouse and film coverings, but also stored for a long time and fearlessly transported, since the dense, juicy walls of the pepper retain their marketable appearance for several weeks. The hybrid can be painted in almost all colors of the rainbow, from yellow to purple.

Harvesting peppers grown in your own beds is easy, even with your own hands. If you adapt to this crop, prepare the soil and seedlings in advance, the harvest will not be long in coming.

But the basis for good results from the plant is the correct selection of planting material and the choice of pepper.

You need to buy seeds based on your taste and desires, but also taking into account the climate, the place where the seedlings are planted, the properties of the soil and the capabilities of the greenhouse. Crops accustomed to open ground will grow in a greenhouse, but greenhouse varieties will not feel comfortable in open ground and will not bring a large harvest.

Early sweet pepper varieties for open ground

There are many varieties of bell peppers with an early ripening period. Gardeners, as a rule, prefer them. The fruits differ in size, color, shape. Everyone has their own characteristics in care.

Let's consider the earliest varieties of peppers for growing in open ground.

"Ivanhoe"

Despite its youth, it is already popular among vegetable growers. It is a small semi-standard bush (1 or 2 stems). It grows, develops, and bears fruit well in the middle and southern parts of the country.

The fruits are medium, weighing up to 130 grams each. They have a variety of colors: from rich orange to bright red. The interior consists of four separate sectors with seeds. Despite his short stature, he requires a garter. Moderate watering is important. Due to drought, it may stop producing fruit.

Productivity is from 6 to 7 kg per 1 m2.

Pepper "Atlantic" F1

The heat-loving hybrid feels great in the north-west of the country, as well as in its southern part. Copes well with low temperatures.

The average height of the shrub in adulthood reaches 1 meter. Ripening green peppers have a fiery, bright, red color as they grow. Weight - up to 150 grams. The shape of the fruit is prism-shaped, with 3 sides.

It surpasses many varieties in terms of taste. Productivity is high: approximately 10 kg per 1 m2.

Pepper "Funtik"

The “Funtik” variety is early ripening with medium-sized bushes. Covered with dense, abundant foliage. The height of an adult bush does not exceed 70 cm. Mandatory gartering of branches is required. High resistance to damage by viruses and pests.

The weight of the fruit is from 150 to 180 grams. It has the shape of a cone, with graceful, smooth curves. The harvest per season is obtained in a volume of 9 to 10 kg per 1 m2. Up to 18 peppers ripen on a bush. The walls are 0.7 cm thick.

Pepper "Lumina"

"Lumina" is popular among farmers. It is a short standard bush with sweet fruits. Ripe fruits have a golden-white or delicate green color. Sometimes you can find fruits with a pinkish tint.

The weight of an individual fruit is from 100 to 115 grams, and the wall thickness is up to 0.5 cm.

Lumina peppers do not require special care. However, if there is a lack of soil moisture, they may acquire a bitter taste. Resistant to viruses. Not affected by pests.

Productivity ranges from 6 to 8 kg per 1 m2.

"Winnie the Pooh"

Low compact 30 cm bushes. The arrangement of the fruits is similar to a bouquet. They have a cone shape and a bright red color. The weight of the fruit is from 50 to 80 grams.

The fruit has a smooth surface with a pointed tip. Excellent resistance to mechanical stress and protective properties against pests and diseases.

All peppers ripen at the same time, which makes harvesting easier. Despite the modest yield indicators - about 2 kg per 1 m2, it is in demand.

Hot pepper varieties

Hot bell peppers are the fruits of a plant that have a fiery taste. It is often called “chili” pepper, because it was in this country that the spicy properties of capsicum were discovered. The best varieties of hot peppers:

Astrakhansky 147

A mid-early variety with a height of 50-70 cm. The fruits are red, 5-7 cm, cone-shaped. Designed for growing in greenhouses.

Ram's horn

Medium ripening variety (100 days). The height of the bush is 60 cm, the red fruits are long (up to 30 cm), curved into a horn. Recommended for growing in greenhouses.

Gorgon

Bush 50-60 cm high, early variety for open ground. The fruits are red, cone-shaped. It is distinguished by its numerous setting of small (20-25 g) fruits, in favorable conditions up to 40 pieces per bush.

Burning nose

Fruit harvesting begins 100 days after planting. Bushes up to 80 cm high, peppers are very hot, 10-12 cm long. Designed for canning.

Indian elephant

Mid-season variety, spreading bushes, height 60-70 cm. The fruits are red, weight up to 25 g. The taste is semi-sharp, used in cooking in dried form (paprika).

Cayenne

Very hot pepper, famous all over the world. Powerful bushes 1-1.2 m tall, ripening period 110 days. Fruits 30-40 g, red, elongated.

Eagle claw

Fruiting in 120 days, spreading bushes, height 1 m. Large-fruited variety, weight of peppers up to 70 g. Peppery, spicy taste, grown in open ground.

Ogonyok

Fruiting 120 days after planting, bushes 50-60 cm high. The color of the fruit is red, weight 20-30 g. The taste of the fruit is peppery, the variety is grown in a shelter.

Witty

Fruit ripening 100 days after planting, intended for cultivation indoors, as a balcony crop. The plant is low, compact, the fruits are red, small, located upward.

Dragon Flame

Early variety for open ground (100 days). Bushes 50 cm high, spreading. The fruits are large, up to 20 cm long, in the shape of an elongated cone. Pepper color is red.

Mother-in-law's tongue

Early (100 days) variety for growing under film. The bushes are low (60 cm), the peppers are red, spicy, with a strong smell.

Jalapeño

A very spicy variety, intended for cultivation in the southern regions. Bushes up to 1 m tall, up to 30 peppers grow on a stem. The taste is pungent, moderate.

Pepper varieties for open ground in the middle zone

The peculiarities of the climatic conditions of central Russia include a fairly cool summer period. Therefore, varieties intended specifically for this climate are used for cultivation.

Sweet pepper "Asti"

Belongs to sweet varieties. They are grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.

The height of an adult bush is about 75 cm in open ground conditions. It only takes 100 days to reach the full maturity stage.

Fruits with thick walls. The fruit is massive - from 250 to 270 grams. The color of the ripe fruit is pale green or yellow.

The yield per 1 m2 is up to 10 kg.

Purple pepper "Arap"

A low-growing variety of bell pepper, up to 60 cm in height. The entire growing season takes 110 days.

The fruits are cone-shaped, during development they become a rich eggplant color, after which they acquire a bright red color. The weight of an individual pepper is from 90 to 110 grams. The variety has excellent immunity against pests, viruses, and fungi. From one adult bush, 4 to 5 fruits are harvested. All peppers are sweet and juicy.

"Antique"

It is a medium-sized shrub. Can grow up to 1.20m. Ripe “Antikvar” peppers are bright red. They have the shape of a prism.

The surface is smooth, with a glossy effect. The fruit is quite large - 250 grams, with a wall thickness of 0.5 mm.

The variety is famous for its good yield - from 9 to 10 kg per 1 m2.

The fruit contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which makes it useful for dietary nutrition.

Bell pepper "Annushka"

Early ripening variety. Medium height plant. The fruits are prism-shaped, glossy, the color is dark green in technical ripeness, and dark red in biological ripeness. Up to 14 fruits are formed simultaneously on one plant.

The weight of the pepper is up to 110 grams with a wall thickness of up to 5 mm. Productivity – up to 7 kg of ripe fruits per 1 m2.

Popular varieties: brief descriptions with photos

The State Register of the Russian Federation lists many varieties of peppers among the selection achievements approved for use. We invite you to get acquainted with some of the officially recognized varieties and hybrids of sweet peppers intended for cultivation in open ground in various climatic and light zones:

"Highlight"

A mid-season variety included in the State Register in 2006, recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian and Far Eastern regions. The plant is medium-sized, semi-spreading. The fruits are cylindrical, drooping, weighing 150-190 g, wall thickness about 8 mm. In the phase of technical ripeness, the pods have a dark green color, in the biological stage they are rich yellow with a strong glossy sheen. They have a sweet taste and moderate aroma, perfect for canning and home cooking. The yield in open ground is about 17.8-29.7 t/ha (at the level of the “Freshness” standard - 26.2 t/ha). The yield of marketable products reaches more than 75% of the harvest.

Thick-walled pepper “Izyuminka” is ideal for home cooking, canning and fresh consumption.

"Claudio F1"

Mid-season hybrid, bred in the Netherlands, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2007. Recommended for commercial production in open ground in the North Caucasus region. The plant is semi-spreading, medium-sized. The fruits are prism-shaped, drooping, weighing about 100-172 g, walls 7-8 mm thick. The color in technical ripeness is green, in biological ripeness it is red. The taste is excellent. Fruits of universal use: used in canning, home cooking and fresh. Productivity at the level of 29.7-46.4 t/ha (above the “Gift of Moldova” standard). The yield of marketable products reaches 97% of the harvest. The plant is resistant to a dangerous viral disease - tobacco mosaic; differs in heat resistance.

Packaging of seeds and bush "Claudio F1" during the period of active fruiting

"Kuban Cannery"

A well-known mid-season variety, included in the State Register in 1998, intended for commercial production, primarily in the North Caucasus and Ural regions. Main advantages: resistance to Verticillium wilt and universal purpose of the fruit. The plant is standard, low-growing, semi-spreading, with medium foliage. The pods are hanging, broadly cone-shaped, with a blunt apex, smooth, weighing from 70 to 90 g, the wall is 4-6 mm thick. The color when reaching ripeness is light green, in biological maturity it is red. The taste is excellent, with a pleasant aroma. In the Stavropol Territory, the maximum yields are 34.8 t/ha, in the North Caucasus region - 13.6-29.6 t/ha (at the level of the Kapitoshka and Gift of Moldova standards).

From the emergence of seedlings to the first harvest of pepper at the stage of technical ripeness, 94-120 days pass

"Merchant"

An early ripening variety, bred by domestic specialists, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2001. Recommended for cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, Middle Volga and West Siberian regions. The plant is standard, 75-85 cm high, semi-spreading, medium-leaved. The fruits are smooth, drooping, weighing from 62 to 130 g, with walls up to 8 mm thick, and have a cylindrical shape. The color at the stage of technical ripeness is green, at the biological stage it is red. The taste is excellent, with a medium peppery aroma. In fully ripened pods, the content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is almost twice as high as in green ones. Fruits of universal use: used for canning, in home cooking and for fresh consumption. Productivity in unprotected soil is 1.3-2.2 kg/m². The yield of commercial products reaches more than 92%.

Farmers and summer residents highly value “Merchant” for the stability of harvests and the marketability of fruits

"Laguna F1"

A mid-early hybrid of French selection, included in the State Register in 2016. Well suited for commercial production in open ground conditions in the Lower Volga region. The bush is spreading, medium-sized. The fruits are drooping, slightly wrinkled, have a prism-shaped shape, weigh on average 93-102 g, wall thickness is 5.5-7 mm. Used for canning and fresh. The color is greenish-white at the time of technical ripening and red with a glossy sheen at the stage of biological ripeness. The taste is sweet, with a classic aroma. The fruit yield is 31.2-34.4 t/ha (exceeds the Volzhanin standard by 10.1 t/ha) with a commercial product yield of 89%.

Peppers do not lose color during heat treatment and pickling, and tolerate freezing well.

"Lyudmila"

A mid-season variety included in the State Register in 2022, recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. The plant is semi-spreading, of moderate height. The fruits, hanging down, are flat-rounded, smooth, with small ribs, weighing 82-140 g. At first they are colored green, when fully ripe they become yellow with a glossy sheen. Wall thickness 7-9 mm. The taste is good: sweet and juicy. It is used mainly in pickled form. The chemical composition of pepper that has reached biological ripeness contains:

The yield of marketable fruits in the natural conditions of the North Caucasus is 21.3 t/ha; maximum yield in the Stavropol Territory - 38.3 t/ha (at the level of the “Gift of Moldova” standard); in the Lower Volga region - 25.5 t/ha. The yield of commercial products reaches 84%.

The fruits of "Lyudmila" are highly marketable: their visual attractiveness is combined with a rich sweet taste

"Love F1"

An early maturing hybrid bred in the Netherlands, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2011. Recommended for commercial production in open ground in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. Bush of medium height, semi-spreading. The fruits are slightly drooping, cone-shaped, weighing 80-95 g, walls 5-5.6 mm thick. When ripe, the color is yellowish and then dark red with a glossy sheen. The taste of the fruit is excellent: sweet and juicy. Commercial yield in the North Caucasus is 16.9-23 t/ha (at the level of the Slavutich and Gift of Moldova standards), in the Lower Volga region - 19.7-42.7 t/ha (by 1.7-4 .5 t/ha higher than the “Gift of Moldova” and “Atomor” standards). The yield of commercial products reaches 96%. The plant is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.

Packaging with seeds and harvest of “Love F1” fruits at the stage of biological maturity

"Morozko"

A mid-season variety included in the State Register in 2001, recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Main advantages: the ability to set fruit in low light and temperature, stable yield, uniformity and high marketability of peppers. The plant is standard, closed, medium-leaved, 50-67 cm high. From 10 to 29 pods directed horizontally are simultaneously tied on the bush. The fruits are cone-shaped, smooth, weighing about 55-71 g, wall thickness 5 mm. In the phase of technical ripeness they are green in color, in biological ripeness they are dark red. They are distinguished by good taste and have a weak aroma. The content of ascorbic acid in fully ripened fruits is 151 mg per 100 g of raw product. Fruit yield in open ground is 1.0-2.3 kg/m². The yield of marketable products is more than 97% of the harvest. The plant exhibits resistance to Alternaria even in hot, dry weather with night dew and short-term rains.

Peppercorns for universal use - used both fresh and for all kinds of preparations for the winter

"Natalie F1"

An early-ripening hybrid, included in the State Register in 2015, intended for cultivation in open ground on private farms in all regions of the country. The plant is medium-sized, semi-spreading. The pods are directed downward, cone-shaped, weighing about 95 g, the wall is 6-7 mm thick. The color in the phase of technical ripeness is greenish-white, biological - red. The taste is excellent, with a classic pepper aroma. The fruits are used for all types of processing. The maximum yield in open ground in the middle zone is 5 kg/m².

Packaging of seeds from the originator (Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing) and harvest of pepper “Natalie F1” at the stage of biological maturity

"Ninja F1"

An early maturing hybrid of domestic selection, registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 2016. Recommended for commercial production in the Lower Volga region. The plant is semi-spreading, of medium height. The fruits are drooping, elongated cone-shaped, weighing 95-103 g, used for fresh consumption, suitable for all types of processing. When ripe, the color is greenish-white, in biological ripeness it is light red. The taste is sweet, with a strong peppery aroma. Fruit yield is 32.3-32.7 t/ha (above the Volzhanin and Atomor standards) with a commercial product yield of 93%.

Bush "Ninja F1" with pods that have reached technical ripeness

"Professor Avdeev"

A mid-season domestic variety, bred in the Astrakhan region, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2022. Recommended for commercial cultivation, primarily in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. The plant is tall and dense. The fruits are drooping, prismatic, finely ribbed, smooth, of medium length, weighing 95-160, wall thickness 5-6 mm. The color at the time of ripening is green, then orange with a glossy sheen. The fruits have a distinct sweet taste and classic aroma. The chemical composition contains:

The yield of marketable fruits in the North Caucasus region is 23.1 t/ha, in the Lower Volga region – 25.5 t/ha. The maximum yield in the Volgograd region was 32.8 t/ha (at the level of the “Gift of the Caspian” standard) with a marketable output of more than 82%.

The fruits of “Professor Avdeev” are perfect for pickling and freezing

"Silver Star F1"

An early maturing hybrid of Korean selection, included in the State Register in 2018. Recommended for commercial cultivation, primarily in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. The bush is semi-spreading, medium-sized. The fruits are drooping, smooth, finely ribbed; They have a cuboid shape, weigh on average 98-176 g, wall thickness is 5-6.5 mm, and are used for canning and fresh. The color is greenish-white at the time of technical ripeness and red with a glossy sheen at the stage of full ripening. The taste is sweet, with a classic aroma. Fruit yield in the North Caucasus region is 33.2 t/ha, in the Lower Volga region – 28.8 t/ha.

The maximum yield was recorded in the Krasnodar Territory - 68.7 t/ha with a commercial product yield of more than 83%

"Tarquinio F1"

A mid-late hybrid, bred in the Netherlands, included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2014. Recommended for commercial production in the North Caucasus region. The bush is tall, with drooping, prism-shaped fruits. The pods are large, weighing 120-220 g, walls 6-7.5 mm thick. The color is emerald and then red with a glossy sheen when fully ripe. The taste is excellent: sweet and juicy. The yield is 20.2-32.5 t/ha (above the “Gift of Moldova” standard) with a commercial product yield of 95%.

Packaging of seeds and bush "Tarquinio F1" during the ripening period

Detailed descriptions of other popular varieties “Swallow”, “Bogatyr”, “California Miracle” can be found in separate articles published on our website.

The most productive pepper varieties for open ground

An important indicator when choosing a variety is yield. The list of the most productive varieties includes Dutch hybrids, as well as several Russian ones.

Pepper "Ferrari F1"

The Dutch hybrid "Ferrari F1" is an early ripening variety. Mature bushes grow up to 1 meter. They have powerful, erect stems and strong branches. Mature fruits are formed already on the 110th – 120th day after planting the seeds.

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The fruits look like classic Bulgarian ones, retaining their cubic shape, which distinguishes varieties bred in Europe.

The weight of an adult fetus is 190 grams. Dense, crispy.

The yield of the FERARI variety can reach up to 24 kg per 1m2! (such data were recorded in the Krasnodar Territory 4 years ago).

Sweet pepper "Bentley F1"

It is the absolute leader among the most productive varieties. It is a fairly compact bush.

The fruits are distinguished by thin skin, lemon-yellow hue, and cube-shaped. The weight of one pepper varies from 200 to 220 grams. The shape of the fruit is beautiful and even. There is no tendency to shredding.

The yield of the Bentley F1 variety is at a high level - from 2 to 3 kg of fruits per bush.

Does not require additional fertilizing or fertilizing.

Pepper "Salamander F1"

It is a medium-height shrub with fairly strong stems and branches. Up to 20 fruits are formed on one bush, with an elongated shape and a dark cherry color. The average weight of pepper is 120 grams. The wall thickness is approximately 5-6 mm.

Video about bell pepper “Salamander F1”

Salamander peppers withstand long-term transportation very well. Can be stored for a long time.

The yield of the variety reaches 2.5 kg per plant.

"Kolobok"

Russian high-yielding variety. It ripens quickly, already on the 110th – 115th day. By this time, the peppers reach a weight of 80 to 95 grams, each individually. The wall is quite dense and thick, almost 1 cm in size.

During the ripening process, they first acquire a dark green color, after which they turn red, reaching the stage of full ripeness. Ripe fruits have tender flesh. Juicy and sweet.

Productivity – up to 6 kg per 1 m2.

Martin

These are good bell pepper seeds that were approved for use in the 70s of the last century. However, the variety was previously known to gardeners, and does not lose its relevance to this day. It can be grown in almost any region, since it is not capricious and shows high productivity even in cold climates.

Swallow belongs to the mid-early varieties. Technical maturity occurs 100-115 days after the appearance of the first shoots. By this time, the vegetables do not grow very large - weighing up to 50-70 g, and their color acquires a light green tint. Biological maturity is considered at the age of 130-160 days. The peppers become red, and their weight increases to 80 g. At the same time, vegetables can be consumed both in the phase of technical and biological ripeness.

The harvest is formed together. The taste of the fruit is assessed as good and excellent. They can be eaten fresh and used in the preparation of preserves.

Note to the gardener: The best varieties of hot peppers for the garden

Pepper varieties for open ground in the Moscow region

The climate of the Moscow region is changeable. It is characterized by temperature changes. In this regard, suitable varieties are needed for cultivation. The following varieties are most popular among vegetable growers in this area.

"Orange Miracle"

Tall bushes can grow up to a meter. Despite this, the culture looks compact and aesthetically pleasing. Especially during the period of fruit appearance. Cheerful, orange peppers look great against the green foliage.

The fruits are cubic in shape and weigh about 250 grams.

The yield of the variety reaches 14 kg per 1 m2. The fruits are used for canning and for fresh consumption.

"Pinocchio"

The earliest hybrid. It will take only 3 months for the harvest to ripen. Pepper varieties hang beautifully from bushes. The length of the fruit is up to 17 cm. The ready-to-eat fruit has a dark red color.

Fruits are perfectly transported over different distances. Mainly used for preparations.

The height of an adult bush reaches 1 meter. At the same time, the bush is quite lush, with spreading branches. Suitable for any growing conditions.

Sweet pepper "Czardas"

Medium-sized variety, up to 70 cm in height. It is distinguished by its special arrangement of fruits on the branches - in the form of bunches. The bush is capable of producing from 13 to 17 fruits. Thus, the yield of 1 m2 of Chardash pepper is up to 10 kg.

The fruits are formed in the shape of a cone. The length of one pepper is from 13 to 16 cm. Ripe peppers are colored bright orange-red. Suitable for consumption both fresh and in the form of canning and preparations.

Pepper "Cornet"

The harvest ripens on the 110th day, and on the 140th you can safely harvest. Cornet peppers stand out due to their unusual color, which is unusual for this crop - they have a dark brown tint.

The fruits are rich in ascorbic acid and carotene. They have the shape of a prism and hang elegantly from the bushes. The weight of the Cornet pepper reaches 220 grams.

Productivity - up to 10 kg per 1 m2.

Temperature

Peppers love warmth, so when planted in open ground or a greenhouse, they are subject to stress from fairly sudden changes in temperature. It will not be possible to create ideal conditions, so the only way out is to transfer the seedlings to balconies or the street during the daytime, when a period of heat sets in. If plants get used to lower temperatures, they will adapt faster and will not stop growing for long when changing location.

If you decide to plant seedlings in open ground, then it is necessary to organize shelter for them at first, especially at night.

The best peppers for open ground in Siberia

Growing peppers in Siberia is not so easy. This is due to climatic conditions. Frequent shelter is required, or peppers can be grown in a greenhouse. There are varieties created specifically for cultivation in Siberia.

"Siberian Prince"

The variety is grown both in open ground and indoors. An adult bush has many branches. The weight of an individual pepper reaches 150 grams. The shape of the fruit is in the form of a regular cone.

The taste and aroma of the variety are excellent. At the initial stage of ripening it has a yellow-green tint. Afterwards he turns red. All fruits ripen at the same time. From 1 m2 they get a harvest weighing 4.2 kg.

Pepper "Siberian format"

Hybrid with medium ripening period. Received in Siberia. Mature fruits are cube-shaped, and inside there are from 3 to 4 chambers with seeds. The plant can produce up to 15 fruits. With proper care, the weight of one pepper reaches 400 grams.

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The quality and volume of the harvest is influenced by timely application of fertilizers and watering. Up to 3.5 kg of crop is harvested from one plant.

Sweet pepper “Siberian felt boots F1”

The bushes have low growth. Approximately 60 cm. The fruits are compact, weighing 180 grams each. But the thickness of the walls is almost 1 cm.

The crop is capable of bearing fruit even with a lack of light, water, and also during periods of low temperatures. Siberian felt boots consistently bear fruit even with a lack of light and cold weather. Seeds germinate already at 25 degrees.

Productivity – up to 2 kg per individual bush.

Pepper "Flamenco F1"

A variety of peppers with a high yield. The fruits have fairly thick walls, about 1 cm, and are shaped like a regular cube. The bushes are small in size, up to half a meter in height. Moreover, the weight of each fruit ranges from 160 to 180 kg. The fruits are sweet and juicy.

Productivity ranges from 8 to 13 kg per 1 m2.

Classification to consider when choosing

You need to know that peppers, in addition to the main division into bitter (hot) types and sweet peppers, often called “bell”, are divided into categories:

• according to the timing of crop ripening: early ripening, forming a crop at the age of 100–120 days, and late ripening with a ripening period of 130–150 days;
• according to the height of the bush: low-growing - determinate, semi-determinant or plants of medium height, and indoterminant - tall plants that do not limit themselves in growth (require the skills of forming a bush and garter);
• variety or hybrid, the latter are characterized by specially formed qualities, for example, resistance to certain diseases or characteristics of response to different climatic conditions;
• according to wall thickness, which has implications for subsequent culinary processing: thin-walled 2-3 mm, with an average wall 4-7 mm and thick-walled 8-10 mm.

Now that the basic terminology used by manufacturers on seed packages is clear, let’s consider the main most unpretentious and productive varieties of sweet peppers.

Thick-walled sweet peppers for open ground

Peppers with thick, dense walls are excellent for growing in open ground conditions. Even in areas with a not very favorable climate. There are many varieties of thick-walled peppers for growing outdoors.

"Asti"

A popular variety grown on Russian territory. It looks aesthetically pleasing: with smooth walls, a little gloss on the surface. It stands out with its bright, red coloring. Peppers fully ripen already on the 110th day after the formation of the first shoots.

The weight of one fruit can reach 200 grams. Productivity per 1 m2 is up to 10 kg.

Pepper "Indalo F1"

Refers to hybrids with an average ripening period. 4 months after sowing the seeds, sweet golden-yellow fruits are obtained.

Growing is normal. An adult bush is very tall. Therefore, its growth of 1 or 2 stems is formed in advance, which increases the amount of harvest.

It does not require a garter, as a trellis is sufficient. The fruits of "Indalo F1" are large in size: length - from 11 to 12 cm, weighing up to 300 grams each.

Purple pepper "Cardinal"

The Cardinal variety is distinguished, among others, by its unusual, bright, purple color. High resistance to viruses. Not affected by pests.

Included in the category of varieties with early ripening periods: they ripen on the 80th – 90th day. "Cardinal" is distinguished by its high yield - up to 14 kg per 1 m2.

Suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preparations.

"King Kong"

Pepper with thick walls. Has a beautiful appearance. It is distinguished by its large size, which is why it got its name. The weight of one King Kong pepper can reach half a kilogram!

King Kong peppers ripen quickly: in just 3 months. The variety bears fruit for a very long period of time. Fruits are also formed in conditions with low temperatures.

Hercules

Another variety of large-fruited bell pepper. Its seeds are suitable for growing in open beds and under covering material. In the northern regions, the plant demonstrates better yields when grown in protected greenhouses. Since the variety is late-ripening, in a cold climate in an open area it does not have time to ripen during the season.

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When and how to plant peppers in the ground

The fruits of Hercules grow cube-shaped and large in size. They can be 12 cm in length, and their weight sometimes exceeds 300 g. The average wall thickness is 6-8 mm. The culture is resistant to many common diseases, does not require care, and has good shelf life and transportability.

The optimal age of bell pepper seedlings for transplantation for permanent residence is 65-75 days.

Large varieties of pepper for open ground

Peppers of different varieties differ in size. “Large-fruited” are placed in a separate category. Among them there are a lot of noteworthy large varieties of bell peppers for open ground.

"Red Giant"

In addition to the fact that this is a variety with fairly large fruits, it is also resistant to unfavorable climates. It develops well at low temperatures (for example, in Siberia). At the same time, it is resistant to very intense heat. Temperature changes do not have any effect on the formation of ovaries.

An adult bush grows strong and powerful. They are grown only using trellises. The weight of pepper reaches 600 grams in some cases.

Excellent yield - 10 kg per 1 m2.

Pepper "Granova"

Known for its large fruit size. Sweet and juicy fruits are used fresh, and also for creating preparations. The variety "Granova" is ideal for cultivation in open ground.

The bushes of the “Granova” variety are not tall, but strong and powerful. This helps to retain large fruits. The ripening period does not exceed 100 days. Tolerates lack of moisture very well. Resistant to dry periods and heat. A lot of sunlight is required.

"Gemini F1"

Dutch hybrid, with a lot of large peppers. Some specimens reach 400 grams. Up to 10 fruits are formed on the bush. The harvest is harvested already on the 75th day after planting in open ground.

The variety loves regular watering. The quality and quantity of the harvest directly depends on the quality of irrigation. Stores well in proper conditions.

Video about large-fruited varieties of sweet peppers

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"Claudio F1"

The variety is suitable for any growing conditions. Each bush produces from 10 to 12 red peppers. The shape is slightly elongated. Looks like a cube. 2.5 months after planting in a permanent place of growth, a magnificent harvest is obtained. The weight of the fruit is 260 grams.

The plant has a powerful stem and branches. Abundantly covered with foliage. The variety is resistant to temperature changes. Resistant to pests, viruses, bacteria.

Varieties and hybrids for growing in Siberia

The climate in Siberia is characterized not only by low temperatures and somewhat short summers, but also by its unpredictability. One garden season can be excellent for the growth of this heat-loving crop, delighting with heat and sun for quite a long period. Another summer may be rainy and chilly with rare sunny days. Therefore, when choosing sweet pepper varieties for Siberia, you should give preference to:

• zoned specimens that manage to ripen during a short warm period of time;
• early ripening specimens, the growing season of which does not exceed 110 days;
• vegetables that do well in greenhouses.

About 400 varieties of sweet vegetables have now been bred for cultivation in harsh conditions. The best of them can be called:

Red-fruited: Early miracle, Firstborn of Siberia, Kolobok, Lastochka, Atlant, Topolin, Viking, Alyosha Popovich.

Orange: Siberian bonus, Orange miracle.

"Fox"

They are even grown at home: most often, on the balcony. Feels great in a flower pot. The fruits are light green or rich orange in color. Oblong in shape, pointed tip. They have compact weight and size.

Productivity per bush is from 1.5 to 2 kg.

Pepper variety "Sveta"

Compact plant. “Sveta” can grow both in open ground and in film shelters. The fruits have elastic skin and are colored bright orange. The weight of one pepper reaches from 80 to 100 grams.

The variety is resistant to many pathogens. Not susceptible to pests. Since the bush is low-growing, the harvest is small - up to 2 kg from one bush. For low-growing varieties this is a high figure.

Sweet pepper "Fakir"

An adult bush reaches a size of slightly less than 50 cm. The fruits are elongated and oblong. The Fakir bell pepper has a rich red hue. The peel is quite dense, so the fruits are not susceptible to damage and can withstand transportation over long distances.

In open ground conditions, the yield is up to 3 kg per plant. In greenhouse conditions, this figure can be increased three times.

Yellow pepper "Albatross F1"

It got its name because of its slightly elongated shape, reminiscent of wings. The tip of the fruit is slightly bent. The fruits are small in size, only 8 to 10 cm long, weight – 100 grams. The main feature of the Albatross F1 variety is its resistance to sudden, large temperature changes.

The fruits of "Albatross" have a soft light green or yellow tint. From the bush you get from 5 to 7 kg of fresh, sweet peppers.

How to choose the right variety of sweet pepper?

1. Hybrid or variety. If the package is marked “F1”, then this is a hybrid. Such seeds have higher yields and larger fruits. Also, hybrid peppers have better taste and good immunity to diseases and pests, which cannot be said about varietal varieties. But pure varieties can be used for seed reproduction.
2. Type of fruit. This criterion includes the desired color, size and shape of the future fetus. They can be different: cylindrical or oval, spherical or cuboid, elongated or cone-shaped. A description of the fruit is usually presented on the packaging. The color changes depending on the ripeness of the fruit, so the pepper is technically ripe while still green. But among consumers, red-fruited (Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich, Red Slon, Lastochka) and yellow-fruited (Raisa, Isabella, Indalo, Katyusha) varieties are in wide demand.
3. Maturing period. There are three categories in total: early ripening (ripening 80-100 days - Dobrynya Nikitich, Snow White, Orange Miracle, Cardinal, Swallow), mid-ripening (115-130 days - Prometheus, Maxim, Marconi, Belozerka, Vitamin), late ripening (up to 140 days - Gold medal, Night). The optimal solution is to grow three types of peppers at once in order to collect fruits throughout the season.
4. Growing conditions. As mentioned earlier, pepper is a crop that loves heat. That is why it is most often planted in greenhouses or film shelters (Raisa, Kakadu, Baron). Of course, there are varieties on the market for open ground, but, as a rule, they require more careful and delicate care. You can choose a universal variety that is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground (Atlant, Bodrost, Isabella, Podarok Moldova). The assortment also includes varieties intended for growing at home, for example, on the balcony (Fox, Dwarf, Swallow, Medal, Karat, Winnie the Pooh).

What a gardener needs to know about growing peppers in open ground

To grow peppers in open ground conditions, you need to know and take into account the following points:

Preparing the site

The selection and preparation of the site begins in the fall. For normal growth and formation, prepared, nutritious soil is necessary. The most suitable place for planting peppers is an area on the south side, not shaded by buildings. Ideal when there is some shade at midday.

This location serves as protection from winds and also from the possibility of burns in hot weather. The best predecessors for the crop: pumpkin, legumes, green manure, cabbage, melons.

Suitable soil for pepper is neutral or slightly acidic. In acidic soil, peppers develop poorly and bear almost no fruit.

Advice! To test the acidity of the soil, take a little soil and moisten it with vinegar. Bubbles on the surface indicate neutral soil.

If no reaction occurs, the soil is acidic. In this case, liming is carried out.

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Fertilizer application

During the entire growing season, apply 3 to 4 dressings. Either purchase ready-made fertilizer or make it yourself.

The first feeding of peppers at the seedling stage.

The second feeding is applied already at the time of flowering, potassium gutamate with the addition of superphosphate.

The third application of fertilizers is carried out 14 days after the second feeding. Ash is used as fertilizer.

Watering

Peppers require constant, moderate watering, as they love moisture. Water with warm water at room temperature. Watering is carried out only when the soil is dry.

Weeding and loosening

Airy, well-loosened soil is an important condition for the proper formation of a crop. Conducted regularly. Also, weeds are removed in a timely manner.

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Garter

Required by most varieties, not only tall ones. The support is placed immediately when planting seedlings in a permanent place of growth. Thus, the possibility of damage to the root system is eliminated.

Lighting requirements

Pepper is very demanding of light. Moreover, this applies not only to adult plants, but also to seedlings.

If the seedlings do not receive the required light, they will be stunted in growth and will not be able to produce the maximum yield intended by the breeders.

For seedlings under 30 days of age, an increase in daylight hours is required, so it is important to provide additional light.

If the plant is more than two months old, it will no longer actively respond to the number of hours of light, but will still require light intensity.

A plant planted permanently in shaded areas or partial shade will drop buds and set a low number of ovaries.

Conclusion: whenever possible, we provide additional light to the seedlings; when choosing a place for growing during the season, we look for unshaded areas.

Important! When planting peppers in greenhouses or open ground, especially on a clear and sunny day, the seedlings must be shaded.

If the plants are not taken outside for hardening, they may “burn”; under active sunlight, the leaves will turn white, and the seedlings may either die completely or be delayed in development for a long time. There will definitely not be an early harvest.

Peppers for open ground - reviews

Reviews of the best varieties of sweet bell peppers for open ground from different regions of the country.

Oksana, 56 years old, Fryazino: “On my plot for several years I have been growing the same variety of sweet pepper - Chardash. In my opinion, this is one of the best varieties for our climate. The pepper is growing well. I especially like the bright, orange color of the ripe fruits. We eat it fresh and as part of winter preparations.”

Inga, 38 years old, Novosibirsk: “My husband and I love peppers. We grow it in our garden every year. We chose the Flamenco variety for its high yield and taste. The fruits are very juicy and sweet. They like it especially fresh.”

Vyacheslav, 54 years old, Krasnodar: “The best variety of peppers that I have tried is the Atlantic variety. It is quite easy to care for and produces a good harvest. Last season I collected 8 kg from 1m2. I recommend".

Vladimir, 65 years old, Sverdlovsk: “For everyone who lives in the middle zone, I recommend the Asti variety for growing. The fruits ripen quickly, on the 100th day after planting the seeds. Peppers are large, up to 200 grams, and sometimes more. Delicious, juicy."

Why peppers are considered a “capricious” crop

When a gardener buys seeds, he expects to get from his plants the varietal characteristics that he read on the packaging. But in some cases this does not happen.

The reasons for the difficulties that arise when growing unpretentious peppers can be divided into three categories:

1. Real features of this crop that require compliance with agrotechnical rules when growing.
2. Mistakes that gardeners make when growing peppers, believing that the problem is not in skills, but in seeds, producers and other reasons.
3. The seeds are really of low quality, so it is better to choose those agricultural companies that you already trust.

Let's consider the characteristics of pepper that need to be taken into account when deciding to grow this crop on your plot in order to get fruits like in the picture from a bag of seeds.

Growing tall peppers in greenhouses

Even if your greenhouse is well equipped for early growing of pepper, do not forget that this is a heat-loving crop that requires regular watering and additional nutrition. In addition, tall peppers require gartering of branches, and for this in closed ground conditions it is necessary to install additional supports or a lattice mesh.

Specially bred varieties of sweet peppers for growing in different climatic conditions are Orange Miracle, Nochka and Winnie the Pooh. On the shelves of shops and markets you can find planting material of the Victoria, Othello, Health and Elephant varieties, which are also suitable for greenhouses and greenhouses, but require some additional growing conditions.

Even in conditions of round-the-clock air heating and good lighting, greenhouse varieties of tall peppers have individual growth and growing seasons and produce stable and tasty harvests with regular watering and fertilizing.

The only criteria for a stable harvest, characteristic of all varieties of tall peppers, are the conditions for planting them:

• It is necessary to begin sowing planting material and growing seedlings in March, at the first signs that the air temperature has begun to rise and there will no longer be a downward trend;
• Seeds are prepared for planting, disinfected and pecked, and then placed in planting containers or specially prepared boxes. Fertile black soil or moistened compost is used as planting soil. Tall sweet peppers are sensitive to low nutrient levels in the soil;
• If planting material is planted in boxes, observe the following norm: the hatched grains are placed into the ground at a distance of at least 2 cm;
• Growing seedlings also requires a certain temperature regime - it should not be less than 22-230C.

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If the greenhouse is not heated, seedlings must be grown at home and planted only when the threat of frost on the soil has completely subsided. Before transferring seedlings to greenhouse conditions, you need to prepare the soil. The substrate in the beds should be at least 25-30 cm thick. If the variety of tall sweet pepper you have chosen requires feeding with organic fertilizers, add them in small quantities.

The seedlings are transferred to 55-60 days after the seed has been pecked, when the pepper bush has gained a height of 25-30 cm. Tall varieties, with appropriate hardening and germination of the planting material, quickly produce additional leaves. By the time the plant is transferred to a greenhouse or greenhouse, there must be at least 5 leaves on the stem.

Attention! 3-4 bushes of tall sweet peppers are grown per 1 m2 (in contrast to medium-sized and low-growing ones, which can be planted up to 6-7 pieces). The distance between the rows is 80 cm.

During the growth process, tall varieties of sweet bell peppers are tied up or supported with wooden supports. At the same time, the bush is constantly dived, leaving the strongest and healthiest shoot.

A prerequisite for growing tall varieties of peppers is regular loosening of the soil. In order for the root of a plant to be strong and healthy, it must be supplied with oxygen. Compacted soil will interfere with this.