The orange pepper tomato is shaped like a sweet pepper. The variety can have not only orange, but also yellow or red color. A distinctive feature is its spectacular appearance, pleasant taste and decent yield.
general characteristics
Pepper-shaped tomato varieties are hybrids. They have average fruit ripening limits, which occur around day 110. They bear fruit for a long time; if the first harvest is harvested in late July, then the last one can be eaten in mid-September.
Most subspecies of pepper tomatoes belong to the indeterminate group. The height of some bushes exceeds two meters. In August, it is imperative to pinch the growing point, otherwise fruits will not form from the new ovaries.
Pepper tomatoes are mostly large-fruited. The weight of grown fruits can exceed 250 g. Thick but tender skin - fleshy, aromatic interior will please you in any dish.
Cultivation is recommended for both greenhouses and open garden beds. The seedlings are resistant to many unfavorable factors and tolerate a lack of light. Bushes should be planted at a distance of 50 cm.
The plant does not support its weight even without fruits; already two weeks after transplantation it is necessary to carry out the tying procedure. Since many side branches extend from the stem, the excess ones must be removed. If you do not carry out the pinching procedure, the yield decreases and the development of the plant stops.
When growing tomato in open ground you need to form one stem; if care is carried out in a greenhouse, then it is advisable to leave two or three central stems.
Some varieties of pepper tomatoes are most popular among vegetable growers. Their characteristics and descriptions will help determine the most suitable species for specific growing conditions.
Orange subspecies
Pepper-shaped orange-yellow tomatoes belong to the indeterminate group. Description of the variety is not complete without indicating the height of the bush. The height of the stem can exceed 1.5 meters. There are many side branches and foliage coming from it. The light green leaves are not very large. They belong to early ripening varieties. The fruits begin to ripen after 90 days.
The color of the fruit is deep orange, the shape is oblong and can reach a length of 15 cm.Weight is approximately 155 g. The interior is fleshy with sufficient juice content and sweet. The fruits contain a lot of carotene and vitamin C.
Variety of yellow color
The yellow pepper-shaped subspecies will be pleased with high productivity. The height of the powerful stem can grow above 180 cm. It bears fruit for a long time, and the first harvest can be made after 115 days.
The peculiarities of the variety are that the golden fruits are small, smooth, cylindrical in shape and ripen on clusters of 6 pieces. Weight is approximately 70 g. The juicy pulp is not very dense and contains few seeds.
The variety is not demanding on moisture, but loves light and warmth. Therefore, when the temperature drops, development stops.
Reviews from experienced vegetable growers about the yellow pepper tomato are good: “At first I planted the variety in open ground, but the stem is large and can break from the wind. Therefore, now I grow only in a greenhouse. The appearance and taste attracts everyone. I water it only once a week and fertilize it with chicken droppings.”
Striped look
The striped pepper tomato is a mid-season species. It takes about 115 days from the moment the seeds are planted before fruiting. It is a determinate plant. The powerful leafy stem is low, about 70 cm.
The tomatoes are oblong, their length sometimes reaches 15 cm, weighing 85 g and ripen on clusters of 7 pieces. The appearance will attract with its unusual color. The general color is red with yellow, sinuous longitudinal stripes. The skin is dense and prevents cracking.
There are many positive reviews about the striped variety of tomatoes: “I have grown striped tomatoes for several years in a row. Caring for it is not difficult, the main thing is to tie the stem in time, loosen and water the soil. The fruits attracted the attention of all neighbors.Next year I will definitely plant other varieties similar to peppers.”
Tomato Cuban
The Cuban black tomato belongs to the indeterminate group. The height of a bush in a greenhouse can exceed 2 meters. The pepper-shaped black variety will attract attention with a tall bush with hanging branches containing 8 tomatoes. A large harvest can only be harvested after 120 days, so it is classified as a mid-late variety.
During courtship, the Cuban pepper species involves the installation of a support for tying and removing numerous lateral branches. You can harvest more tomatoes if you form them into two stems.
The fruits are brown-black, pepper-shaped, weigh about 180 g. The fleshy base contains practically no seeds. Good keeping quality is ensured by a dense but delicate skin.
Red subspecies
In red pepper tomatoes, the fruits begin to ripen after 105 days. The plant is indeterminate. Can grow above 1.6 meters.
The elongated fruits have a red tint when ripe, weigh about 120 g and have a sharp nose at the end. The fleshy, juicy pulp is covered with a thick, dense, smooth skin.
Long, numerous fruiting is the main positive quality of the variety. The collected fruits are stored for a long time and can easily be transported over long distances.
Royal look
The royal pepper tomato from the production company Sedek can be grown in closed or open ground. It is characterized by average fruit ripening limits. It can take up to 107 days from the moment the seeds are sown. Belongs to the indeterminate group and grows above 1.6 meters. There is little foliage on the stem.
The oblong-shaped fruits are colored red-scarlet; at the end you can see a small spout. Average weight is 85 g.They are distinguished by good keeping quality, high resistance to the main pathogens of infections, and do not crack when transported over long distances.
pepper giant
The giant peppercorn tomato is primarily intended for growing in a greenhouse. It can grow up to two meters, so you can’t do without tying it up. Fruit ripening begins after 105 days.
The smooth-red fruits weigh about 160 g, elongated to 15 cm. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, fragrant, with a small number of seeds. A good and rich harvest can be reaped if the bush is formed into two or even three stems. Stepchildren should be removed in time.
Sturdy
The pepper-shaped tomato Krepysh was bred especially for open ground in Siberian selection. It begins to bear fruit abundantly already on the 105th day. The bush is small, only 40 cm high, and does not need to be tied up or pinched. It is resistant to many viruses and bacteria. Loves additional feeding and regular watering.
The color of ripe fruits is pink, they weigh about 120 g, the shape is oblong with a small sharp tip at the base.
A variety called Hugo
Tomato Hugo belongs to the mid-late species. Red-scarlet tomatoes have a pepper-shaped shape, weighing about 200 g. The smooth and dense surface protects the internal juicy pulp, so the harvested crop is stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
Has high immunity to many common tomato diseases. Does not tolerate shaded and cold places. Therefore, it is more suitable for greenhouses, where the air temperature is about 20 degrees and there is sufficient lighting.
