Summer residents of central Russia are to some extent lucky. They can grow not only zoned varieties of pepper, but also those intended for planting in the northern regions. Thus, the choice expands significantly. Residents of Siberia and the Moscow region today have the same favorites for greenhouses and open ground.
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Pepper is suitable for planting in open ground in the Siberian region and Moscow region. “Izyuminka” has an average ripening period. The harvest is ready for harvesting 130-140 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The plant forms a standard-type bush up to 70 cm high with medium branching.
“Zest” does not require shaping or gartering. The variety is resistant to diseases of nightshade crops and tolerates low light levels and cool weather. Productivity – 8-12 fruits per plant.
The pods are cylindrical in shape and have thick walls. The average fruit weight is 170 g. The color of the peppers is lemon yellow. The pulp is juicy, aromatic, with a bright taste that persists after cooking. The fruits are suitable for salads, decorating dishes, freezing, and processing.
Siberian bonus
Mid-season variety with a ripening period of 120-125 days, resistant to typical diseases. Fully ripened fruits become orange and large. The bush itself is distinguished by moderate branching, reaches a height of 70-80 cm. Productivity is 15-16 peppers per plant.
The variety is unpretentious in care and is resistant to typical diseases. The fruits are perfectly stored and transported; due to their attractive appearance, they are suitable for sale. The pepper has medium-thick walls, a cubic shape, and a length of 10-12 cm.
The maximum weight of the fruit is 300 g. Their taste is harmonious, combining sour and sweet notes. The pulp is juicy, elastic, aromatic. You can use peppers to make sauces, adjika, lecho, ajvar, and borscht dressing. The fruits can be frozen and canned.
Novosibirsk
An early variety with a ripening period of 95-100 days. The fruits of this pepper are not large, but ripen in large quantities. If you fully follow agricultural practices, you can get 17 peppers from one plant. In a greenhouse, the yield doubles.
The height of the bush depends on the growing method, its maximum value is 90 cm. Plants need to be shaped in a greenhouse. The peppers are cone-shaped; when fully ripe, the top is covered with red skin.
The wall thickness is average - 5-6 mm. The pulp has a rich taste and aroma. Peppers are sweet, there is no bitterness in them. The purpose of the fruit is universal. The “Novosibirsk” variety is resistant to diseases and negative environmental factors.
Early bird
A variety of Siberian selection with a ripening period of 100-110 days. Pepper is suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground. The plant forms a standard-type bush with a height of 50-60 cm. In open ground, pepper gives a yield of 3 kg per 1 sq. m, in a greenhouse this figure is higher.
Fully ripened fruits are red in color. Their shape is cone-shaped, weight – 100-120 g.Wall thickness – 4-5 mm. Summer residents love the variety for its early ripening, smooth ripening, stable yield in any weather, wonderful taste and attractive appearance of the fruit.
This pepper has a universal purpose; it is used for salads, freezing, and canning. The crop tolerates long-distance transportation and long-term storage. In rainy weather, “Early Bird” requires preventive treatments against fungal diseases.
Bagheera
A product of Siberian breeders, belonging to the mid-season group. The harvest can be harvested after 120 days. The bush is compact. Height - up to 50 cm. Requires removal of lower leaves and shoots before the first fork; formation will help increase productivity.
At the stage of technical maturity, peppers have a dark red color, later they become purple, almost black. The maximum fruit weight is 350 g, the minimum is 180 g. The walls are 9 mm thick. The shape of the fruit is cuboid.
The variety is unpretentious in care, hardy, and has strong immunity. It is grown in greenhouses and in open ground. The pulp is sweet and juicy. The fruits have a universal purpose. The fruiting period is extended over time. In unprotected soil, up to 1.5 kg of peppers are collected from a bush; in a greenhouse this figure doubles.
Varietal sweet peppers, unlike hybrid varieties, can be grown from your own seeds. If you are satisfied with the quality of the harvest, there is a chance to repeat planting in the future without using purchased material. It should be remembered that feeding is important for pepper. With sufficient nutrition, lighting and watering, the variety will reach its full potential.
