Bulgarian pepper, like other varieties of sweet Bulgarian vegetables, is one of the favorite crops of gardeners. The high-yielding plant has benefits for human health. The yield is much higher in humans growing peppers in greenhouse conditions. But this does not guarantee a good result. The correct choice of seeds plays an important role when growing peppers.
Variety selection
Each person, coming to the store, chooses pepper seeds for planting, guided by the picture on the package.And this is the most common mistake. If in the picture a vegetable is meaty and large in size, it is not a fact that it will grow the same on the plot of land. To get the desired result you need to put in a lot of effort.
Any variety of vegetable has its own individual characteristics. Don't rely on a pretty picture on the packaging. In order not to make a mistake when choosing planting material, it is better to ask the seller everything about the variety you are interested in. What you should pay attention to:
- When choosing peppers, take into account the size of the area where it will be grown. Tall crops require a lot of space. They will not be able to grow in greenhouses with low ceilings.
- Another equally important factor is also taken into account - the timing of pepper ripening. If a person has a large greenhouse, he can afford to plant vegetables with different ripening periods. If plants are planted at the same time, they will bear fruit over a long period of time. This way, there will always be fresh vegetables on the table.
- Protective properties of the immune system. In each region of the country there are characteristic diseases that affect vegetable crops. And pepper, unfortunately, is no exception. The buyer should ask the seller about pest resistance. For more information, it is recommended to ask experienced gardeners about such issues.
Gardeners growing peppers in a greenhouse can use a little trick. Dig up several bushes of late culture and move them to the living room. Thus, the fruiting period will be extended until winter.
Growing region and conditions
Regional affiliation is an important point that no one should lose sight of.Peppers cannot be grown unless the seeds are zoned for a specific area. Experienced summer residents and gardeners buy seeds of local selection. The best place to buy is a trusted seed kiosk.
Each pepper variety needs certain conditions during development. Some prefer sunlight, others do not bear fruit without other equally important conditions. Greenhouses with lighting help a person not to think about this moment. If the crop does not receive enough light, the expected harvest will not occur.
Fruit characteristics
To date, breeders have managed to develop a large number of pepper varieties that differ in size, shape and taste. The buyer is offered a wide range to choose from. In shape they resemble a pyramid, cone, ellipse, stick, cube and even a circle. If you want to combine shape and acceptable taste, you need to carefully study the description and ask the seller for all the points of interest.
Ripe fruits are smooth to the touch or covered with tubercles. There are thick-walled and thin-walled varieties. In this case, the pulp can be soft or dense and juicy. If a person cannot decide on a choice, the seller will select the most acceptable option for him.
Another parameter that people are interested in when choosing is the color of the pepper. As a rule, classic red is chosen. Gardeners who love to experiment are happy to plant yellow, white, blue, purple and even green varieties. There are lovers of bright orange color, and there are also those who want to diversify their dishes with a brown vegetable. They all deserve attention.
Growing in a greenhouse
A person growing peppers in a greenhouse must understand that this is closed soil.Any failure to comply with agricultural technology can negate all the benefits of the chosen crop. Breeders took this nuance into account and created the best varieties of sweet pepper for greenhouses. If a person wants to get a harvest, in any case it is worth studying the list presented.
Popular mid-early variety
Alyonushka pepper is a hybrid and is a favorite of many gardeners and farmers. The growing season lasts from 100 to 120 days. The bush of the plant reaches a height of 1 m. Fruits appear on the stems, the shape of which resembles a pyramid.
Weight ranges from 100 to 120 g. At the time of technical ripeness, the fruits have a light green color. When the pepper becomes ripe, it turns red. Retains a rich color when preparing various dishes.
Sweet and fragrant
Early ripening varieties include Snow White pepper. From the moment the crop is sown until the fruit ripens, exactly 4 months pass. The vegetable is intended for growing in greenhouse conditions. Not suitable for open soil.
An adult crop reaches a height of no more than 55 cm. The fruits are slightly elongated in length, triangular in shape. Peppers that have just appeared have a white-light green color. When ripe, the color changes to red.
Ripe peppers are 9 cm in diameter and 12 cm in length. A vegetable with a thick wall will appeal to the most picky person. Used for preparing fresh salads, as well as canned products for the winter. Among the advantages are high yield and resistance to diseases.
Another early ripening variety
Mustang pepper was bred by breeders from Russia. Mainly grown in greenhouses. It grows well under film cover and in open soil conditions. The crop begins to bear fruit early.After the first shoots appear, 90 days pass and the fruits are ready for consumption.
The variety is not usually classified as an ultra-early ripening variety, but it exhibits its characteristics well in the northern regions of the country. It has suitable ripening times for areas with short warm periods. If agricultural technology is carried out using seedlings. It takes a worthy place in the “Best Varieties” category and has a number of advantages:
- juicy pulp;
- aromatic smell;
- delicate taste;
- thick fleshy walls from 5 mm;
- universal use;
- resistance to temperature decreases.
Prefers loose and fertile soils. Manure and compost are used as fertilizers, and sometimes medium loams are also used. The end of February is a suitable period for planting seeds for seedlings. The landing period lasts until early March. In mid-May they are planted under film covers.
Pepper is sensitive to frost; plant in the ground when the weather stabilizes and the cold does not threaten the seedlings. Planting will occur at the end of May and continues until mid-June. Young seedlings must undergo a hardening procedure. To do this, they are taken out into the fresh air every day, increasing the time they spend.
During the growing season, the crop requires regular watering, fertilizing and loosening the soil.
For greenhouses and open ground
Among the cultivated varieties, the Snowfall bell pepper is distinguished. It has good yield, is easy to use and has impeccable taste. This variety is suitable for many farmers, as it can be grown in open ground and in a greenhouse. Vegetable germination is reliable.
Snowfall is a pepper variety for a polycarbonate greenhouse, which has the following characteristics:
- early ripening;
- tall bushes;
- the fruits reach 15 cm in length, cone-shaped;
- powerful bush with good foliage;
- the appearance of inflorescences occurs after the laying of 10–12 leaves;
- pepper wall thickness - 5–7 mm;
- as a result of full ripening, the fruits become covered with all shades of red;
- suitable for preparing dishes in any form: fresh, after heat treatment and canned.
The mild climate of the region allows the farmer not to control the growth of the crop. All a person will need to do is tie the branches to the trellis.
Growing the variety
Like other varieties, it is grown by seedlings. If planting will be carried out in open ground, preparations should begin at the end of February. The seed is placed in the soil that fills the pots or containers. After this, the person waits for the seedlings to appear.
Moments during cultivation and care features
Growing and caring for greenhouse peppers includes the following activities:
- loosening the soil;
- regular watering with warm water in the evening;
- adding mineral fertilizers to the soil;
- trimming leaves to the first fork of the stem.
Regardless of the chosen variety, an important component of any crop is proper, timely and regular care. Pepper is not capricious, but requires increased attention from a person. After successfully growing the seedlings, they are planted in a greenhouse. At the time of development, it needs a warm and humid climate.
We should not forget about supplements that are prepared from nutritional components. If a person follows simple recommendations, the crop will grow strong with a good immune system that can overcome many diseases.In this case, a rich harvest is definitely guaranteed.
