Description of the best varieties of pepper for central Russia
When choosing a pepper variety, the climatic conditions of the region are taken into account. Particularly harsh weather conditions in central Russia, so you should carefully choose seeds. The article presents the best varieties of pepper for the middle band.
The best varieties of pepper
Features of the region
When planting pepper in the climatic conditions of central Russia, one should take into account the fact that the area has a short cold summer. That is why, you should choose the most adapted plants, early ripeness and cool-resistant.
In open ground, bushes of many types of Bulgarian peppers will be uncomfortable, so there are specially bred varieties.
Open ground varieties
Asti
A sweet type of pepper that can be grown in any region of the country, without exception. Even the cold temperatures of Siberia are not a hindrance to the growth of the Asti variety.
The low growth of the plant is only 50 cm in greenhouse conditions and up to 75 in the open field. An early ripening vegetable crop matures in a period of 100 days. Can be grown in seedlings. Fruits weighing 250-270 g, wall thickness up to 1 cm. The color of the peel is yellow or light green.
Arap
Sweet peppers that can be grown under any planting conditions. It belongs to the low-growing types of bell pepper and reaches a height of up to 60 cm. The mid-season variety ripens within 110 days from the moment of planting.
The peppercorns are cone-shaped and are bright red at full maturity. The walls are thin and juicy, weight from 110 g.
Antiquary
A representative of sweet pepper, which belongs to the categories of medium-sized plants and reaches a height of one and a half meters. Harvesting will be up to 8-9 kg.
The fruits are large - 250 g, red. Has the shape of a prism. The skin is dense, the walls are thin.
Annushka
Bell pepper
Bell peppers with a yellow color. An early ripe species ripens already on the hundredth day after sowing. It perfectly tolerates hot, dry weather, so the landing region can be not only in the middle lane, but also in the southern one.
Thin-walled appearance, weight up to 130 g. Harvesting up to 10 kg.
Boyarin
Bell pepper of early ripeness. It perfectly tolerates temperature extremes and windy weather.
The bush reaches 60-70 cm in height. Fruits are light green, weighing up to 170 g. Harvesting up to 6 kg.
Vesuvius
Vesuvius sweet pepper seeds sprout well both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Already 100 days after disembarkation, you can harvest the fruits. Collection from 1 m2 5-6 kg.
Fruits are medium-sized 120 g, have a different color range of varieties: green and scarlet. They require additional fertilization.
Good man
The variety is distinguished by its early maturity in open field conditions. It will only take 90 days after the seeds have been planted and the harvest can be done. The bush is open, reaches a height of 80 cm. Peppers are spherical, green, bright red.
The perfectly pronounced taste qualities of sweetness and the absence of a bitter aftertaste make it look indispensable for the preparation of second courses and use in salads.Peppers are also great for pickling and pickling.
Emelya
The best types of pepper growing in the vastness of Russia, in the middle lane, is the vegetable culture Emelya, which represents the Bulgarian type of pepper. Grown in open ground or in a greenhouse, the total plant height is up to 65-70 cm, the ripening period is 110 days, which makes the variety early ripe:
- walls are thin, juicy up to 6 mm;
- weight from 100 to 130 g;
- fruit color from yellow to bright orange;
- collection from a square will be up to 10 kg;
- universal in use, perfect for sale and preservation, for eating raw and for preparing second courses.
Greenhouse varieties
Peppers are pollinated
Every year, breeders from all over the world bring out new hybrid varieties of sweet and hot peppers for planting in a greenhouse. The bred hybrids have the following qualities:
- early maturity, yield in 90 days;
- increased yield, the minimum harvest will be 10 kg;
- weather resistance, the ability to grow and develop even under the climatic conditions of the middle zone, which is distinguished by its temperature extremes.
Blondie f1
The Blondie hybrid is perfect for growing, both in open ground and in greenhouse shelters. Ripening period up to 110 days, the variety is considered to be of medium ripeness. The plant reaches a height of only 80 cm.
Fruits are cuboid, have a yellow color, in weight reach 160 g. Harvesting up to 7 kg. The culture is resistant to:
- temperature differences;
- diseases of the Nematode;
- acidic soils.
Goodwin f1
A variety of early ripeness, distinguished by its huge growth up to 2.4 m. Excellent for planting in central Russia. Due to its high growth, the bush requires a garter or support. Ripening period up to 100 days.
The plant is moisture-loving, it is watered every day. Gives a good harvest, in the form of a cone-like red peppercorns, the walls of the fruit are thin. The yield will be approximately 12 kg.
Cardinal f1
The bush grows low, only 50-60 cm. The early maturity of the variety will allow harvesting in 90 days. The pepper is very beautiful in appearance, has the shape of a cube and the purple (eggplant) color of the fruit. The fleshy walls have a bittersweet taste.
The bush yields a good harvest, from 1 m2 to 16 kg. Ripe pepper has a weight of up to 320 g. It is favorably distinguished by its resistance to root rot.
Latino f1
An early ripe hybrid that can reach a height of 1.4 meters. It has a cube shape and a bright scarlet color, the fruits are quite large. It weighs from 200 to 300 g. The walls of the pepper are fleshy and very juicy, its yield reaches 11-12 kg per m2.
The plant is strong, has a thick stem and a firm root system. Excellent resistance to nematode and fungal infections.
Conclusion
For central Russia, it is better to plant varieties that will be unpretentious to environmental conditions and will be able to please their owner with a high-quality harvest. If you choose one of the proposed options, you can achieve excellent results.