Pepper varieties for open ground: which one to choose

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Many summer residents grow sweet peppers for salads or canning. This vegetable crop can be found in every summer cottage. Has a wide variety varieties pepper, however, when choosing, you should take into account not only the yield, but also the growing conditions.

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Popular varieties of bell pepper

Sweet pepper varieties differ according to the following criteria: appearance, shape, size and color. Peppers can be grown in different shapes: cone-shaped, spherical, pyramid-shaped or bell-shaped. Depending on the variety, the weight of the fruit can be 800 g. If pepper is grown for salads, it is recommended to choose the following varieties:

  • "American Giant"
  • "Fatty"
  • "Anastasia"
  • "Sun of Italy"
  • "Star of the East"

These are thick walled peppers, aromatic, very tasty and juicy. Wall thickness is about 6 mm. From two bushes you can harvest 16 kg of crop. If the pepper will be used for processing or stuffing, then the following varieties are suitable for growing:

  • "Banana"
  • "Wonder"
  • "Red Miracle"
  • "Lyudmila"
  • "Lyubava"

These varieties are distinguished by their elongated shape and medium size. The height of the plants does not exceed 85 cm. The fruits are tetrahedral in shape, their diameter is in the range of 10-12 cm.Many gardeners have favorite varieties that they use to grow peppers every year. The following varieties are most often grown in open ground: “Orange Miracle”, “Bogatyr”, “California Miracle”, “Tolstyachok”, “Gift of Moldova”.

Variety "Orange Miracle": description

"Orange Miracle" is an early ripening variety. First fruits after sowing seeds can be collected after 100-110 days. The length of the plant is about 100 cm. The yield is high - up to 14 kg per square meter. When ripe, the fruits turn bright yellow.

The weight reaches 250 g. The skin of the pepper is dense and the walls are thick. Thanks to this, the “Orange Miracle” is highly transportable and has good commercial qualities. This variety is resistant to many diseases.

Variety "Bogatyr": characteristics

This is a large-fruited variety. A medium-sized shrub with spreading branches and large leaves. The fruits are cone-shaped with a ribbed surface. When ripe they turn bright red. The mass of pepper can reach 200 g. The walls of pepper are of average thickness - 7-8 mm.

The yield is average: about 7 kg of fruit can be harvested per square meter. This variety of peppers is highly valued by gardeners due to its uniform structure: all fruits are equal in size and shape. “Bogatyr” is resistant to tobacco mosaic and fungal diseases. In the event of a sharp cold snap, this will not affect the pepper.

Varieties “Gift of Moldova”, “California Miracle” and “Fat Man”

Variety “Gift of Moldova”

Orange miracle

This is mid-early variety. Fruits can begin to be collected 120 days after sowing the seed. The shrub is standard, reaches 45 cm in length. The fruits are shaped like a cone, small and smooth, weighing about 90 g.Peppers start out green and then turn dark red. The wall thickness of pepper of this variety is no more than 5 mm.

Variety "California Miracle"

This variety is classified as medium-growing and mid-ripening. The height of the plant can reach 70 cm. After sowing, the fruits are harvested after 120-130 days. Peppers are cube-shaped with elastic, fleshy flesh. Walls up to 8 mm thick. Ripe bell pepper fruits turn red.

The California Miracle variety is universal. The fruits are used for preparing salads, canning, stuffing, stewing. With good care of the plant, up to 10 kg of fruit can be collected per square meter.

Variety "Fat": description

Pepper varieties

This variety is classified as mid-season. Technical ripeness of the fruit, i.e. when they turn green is after 116 days. The bush of the plant is squat, about 50-55 cm high. The fruits of this variety are in the form of a prism and have a pronounced glossy shine. The length of the pepper is 10-12 cm, the width is about 6-8 cm, and the weight is 70-130 g. You can also find larger fruits, the weight of which can reach 200 g.
“Fat man” is distinguished by its transportable properties and excellent taste.

How to care for peppers outdoors

Landing It is recommended to plant pepper in an area where pumpkin, cabbage, cucumbers or legumes previously grew. It is not advisable to plant seeds in place of potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants for 3 years. Until the ovaries form, the plant should be watered once a week.

In the future, watering is increased to once every 5 days. The soil should be loosened regularly. This procedure promotes rapid plant growth and improves air flow to the root.

To get a good harvest, peppers need to be fed.Experienced gardeners feed the plant with nettles. To prepare the fertilizer, add water to the nettle in a ratio of 1:10 and leave for 2 days.

The procedure should be performed at least three times per season. You can fertilize peppers with bird droppings or manure, which is mixed with wood ash. You should know that in insufficient lighting, flowers and ovaries fall off. With proper and proper care You can reap a rich harvest from the plant.

Video on how to choose the right pepper variety:

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