Description of the best Dutch pepper varieties and reviews

Pepper

Sweet peppers are no longer a gardening and culinary highlight. Originating from South America in the 16th century, they have become a permanent fixture in many gardens and farms across the country. Today, any vegetable grower can grow a juicy and impressive harvest. It's important to choose the right variety. And there's plenty to choose from! To the delight of pepper lovers, the selection includes hundreds of varieties from all over the world. However, Dutch varieties have earned particular popularity and trust.

In this category, vegetable growers have a wide selection of hybrid peppers. The difference between a cultivar and a hybrid is that a cultivar is the product of classical selection, the seeds of which retain all the characteristics of the parent plant. Hybrids are the result of crossbreeding and have increased yields, but are unable to pass on their characteristics to future generations. In this case, purchasing seed from season to season is a necessity, but if harvesting seed is not a priority, these varieties have virtually no drawbacks. High yields and a wide selection are precisely what many vegetable growers strive for.

Important! Peppers must be grown exclusively from seedlings, as direct sowing into the ground will not yield results due to the short warm period.

A little about growing peppers

Before looking at specific varieties, it's worth noting that sweet peppers are extremely heat-loving plants. In their native land, the warm season lasts significantly longer than in our country, so when looking at seeds, pay special attention to ripening times. Ideal choices include:

very early varieties;
early varieties;
mid-early varieties;
mid-season varieties (suitable only for warm regions).

The mature planting material is planted in the ground only after all danger of frost has passed. Generally, transplanting established plants begins after 80 days of growth. The planting site should be as sunny as possible.

Another important point: sweet peppers don't tolerate drought. Plants should be watered once a day in warm weather, and in hot weather, double the watering, moistening the soil early in the morning and evening. It's important to maintain a balance and avoid overwatering, as excess moisture can cause root rot.

Important! Overwatering or placing the plant in a shady location will also create a destructive environment for slugs. These creatures simply adore the succulent pepper plants.

Interesting! Peppers grow in phases. First, they stretch out in length, then in width. During the third stage, the pepper's walls thicken. It is during this period that the fleshiness and juiciness of the harvest are established, which directly depends on proper watering.

Sweet pepper with long fruiting period

The Atlant variety is distinguished by large, red, cone-shaped fruits up to 20 cm long and weighing up to 400 grams, with walls 6 mm thick. Atlant has a medium density, a sweet taste, and a fresh aroma.

Seedlings can be planted in open ground after 40-50 days of growth. Mature bushes are compact and can reach up to 1 meter in height. The fruit reaches its first technical maturity after 120 days from planting. The yield per square meter is 3-5 kg. A second flush of fruit is possible with early planting, but it will be significantly smaller.

Important! Before planting your own or purchased seedlings, harden them off. Place them outdoors to allow them to establish themselves in natural conditions. This will reduce stress on the plants and ultimately improve their growth.

The Hercules pepper is a mid-season variety. The red fruit resembles a cube, averaging 12 cm in length and 11 cm in width, weighing between 200 and 400 grams. The walls are up to 7 mm thick, and the flesh is juicy and aromatic.

Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed to at least 10°C. The seedlings should be fully formed and hardened off beforehand. Mature bushes can reach 50 cm in height, and the plant has a spreading habit. Due to the impressive size of the fruit, it may require staking, but it also produces a higher yield of 3.5 kg per square meter.

The Kakadu variety is a mid-season variety. It produces elongated, slightly curved fruits of yellow, green, or red color, up to 30 cm long. A ripe pepper weighs 500 grams. The walls are up to 8 mm thick. The flesh is sweet and aromatic.

Kakadu peppers are suitable only for greenhouse planting. The first harvest occurs 130 days after sprouting. The bushes are spreading and require space, with mature plants reaching up to 1.5 meters in height. They produce a good yield of 3 kg of sweet pepper per healthy plant.

Cardinal is a distinctive, early-ripening pepper variety with cubic-shaped fruits averaging 250 grams. The Cardinal's signature feature is the rich purple color of its fruits, which can turn brown over time. The wall thickness reaches 8 mm.

It can be planted in the ground, but greenhouse cultivation is preferred. It does not tolerate temperatures below 13°C and is sensitive to wind and drafts. The first harvest reaches technical maturity in 90 days. This variety has a long growing season, allowing the seeds to germinate naturally. The bushes grow to about 1 meter in height and require support. Under favorable conditions, yields of 14 kg per square meter are achieved.

Claudio is an early-ripening variety, widely popular among vegetable growers, and a prolific fruiterer. The red, prismatic fruits weigh 200-250 grams. They boast thick, fleshy walls up to 14 mm thick. They have a rich, sweet flavor without a pronounced bitterness.

The first fruiting begins 70 days after transplanting the planting material into the open ground. The bushes reach a height of up to 70 cm, and Claudio is distinguished by its strong stems. This upright plant yields up to 4.5 kg per square meter.

The Latino variety is a mid-season pepper. It boasts fleshy fruits weighing 220 grams and juicy walls up to 1 cm thick. The fruit is cubic in shape with overall dimensions of 12 x 12 cm.

In warm climates, it can be grown outdoors. In colder regions, greenhouses are preferred. At lower temperatures, yields decrease; under suitable conditions, healthy and well-maintained plants yield 16 kg per square meter with a technical maturity of 100 days.

Early sweet pepper

The Buratino variety is an early-ripening pepper. The fruits are red and elongated, cone-shaped, with walls no more than 5 mm thick and an average weight of 115 grams. Buratino is a juicy pepper, but with a simple flavor.

The bushes are spreading and reach a height of over 1 meter. The first harvest of technical maturity can be collected after 90 days. Buratino yields 10-13.5 kg per 1 m².

The Eroshka pepper is ideal for short summers. This early-ripening variety tolerates low temperatures well. A ripe pepper weighs approximately 160 grams, with a 5 mm thick wall. The color is orange-red when ripe.

A mature bush reaches up to 50 cm. It boasts a high yield of up to 2.5 kg per bush. This variety is ideal for dense plantings, so the number of fruits harvested per square meter will delight any vegetable grower.

Important! Peppers should only be watered with warm water. If you want to maximize the yield from each plant, avoid using cold water.

The Konfetka pepper is beloved by many for its miniature fruits. The peppers are small balls weighing no more than 50 grams, with a wall thickness of 7 mm. Children love the sweet taste and unusual shape.

Konfetka pepper plants are very compact, reaching a height of no more than 60 cm. They can be grown in any way, and are very popular for growing in pots. The first harvest is ready as early as 85 days after planting. A Konfetka pepper plant can produce up to 1 kg of fruit.

The Funtik pepper is well-known among vegetable growers and is an early-ripening variety. When ripe, the fruits are red and elongated. Each pepper weighs up to 180 grams, with a 7 mm thick wall. It has a distinct peppery flavor.

A mature bush grows to about 70 cm tall and boasts well-developed foliage. With proper care, a single bush can yield over 3 kg.

The Czardas pepper has goblet-shaped fruits with ripeness colors ranging from yellow-orange to deep orange-red. It lacks pronounced bitterness. The fruits are large, weighing up to 220 grams, with a wall thickness of up to 6 mm.

Vegetable growers appreciate the rapid fruit set and ripening. One bush yields about 3 kg, or about 10 kg per square meter.

The best varieties of hot peppers

The Chilean heat will appeal to those unaccustomed to intense heat but who appreciate a distinct pepper flavor. This variety is considered early-ripening. The fruits are elongated, triangular, bright red, and attractively glossy. Each pepper measures 20 cm in length.

Hungarian peppers are medium-hot, yellow or red. The fruits are elongated, weighing 40 grams and with a wall thickness of 4 mm. The plants themselves are compact and do not grow taller than 45 cm.

Super Chili is distinguished by its distinct peppery flavor and spiciness. The variety's color ranges from green to cherry as it ripens. The peppers are 7 cm long and weigh 20 grams.

Interesting! When growing hot peppers, it's important to ensure they're planted at a significant distance from sweet varieties. Otherwise, the entire pepper crop will suffer during natural pollination.

Low-growing pepper

Atlantic is a mid-season variety, with a fruit length of approximately 20 cm and a weight of 200 grams. The fruit wall is 1 cm thick, and the inside is crisp, juicy, and very firm. When ripe, the fruit turns red, and when fully ripe, it turns dark green.

It can be planted both in open ground and indoor greenhouses. This variety is very demanding in terms of sun and watering. The bushes grow up to 1 meter tall and have extensive branching. The ripening period for this pepper is 115 days. In favorable conditions, the Atlantic variety yields up to 10 kg per square meter.

Gypsy is a very early-ripening variety. The peppers are slightly elongated, ranging in color from light green to red when fully ripe. The peppers measure 10 x 6 cm, with a wall thickness of 5 mm and weigh 100 grams.

It is distinguished by its tender flesh, delicate taste and pleasant aroma.

Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground, the variety matures in 60 days. It is grown without pre-harvesting, as this will delay the early harvest.

The California Miracle variety will delight vegetable growers with its beautiful fruits with juicy, fleshy flesh up to 1 cm thick. Ripe peppers weigh between 90 and 170 grams. The color palette includes green, fading to red with a slight pink tint. Yellow and orange variations are also available.

The first fruits, once technically ripe, are harvested after 120 days. Peppers thrive in both open-air and greenhouse settings.

Corvette is an early variety characterized by cone-shaped fruits weighing up to 100 grams and walls up to 6 mm thick. Ripe peppers have a rich orange color. The flavor is sweet, without bitterness. The first fruits ripen in 100 days.

Mirage is an early-ripening pepper with fleshy, elongated, conical fruits. The fruit's color changes as it ripens, from whitish-yellow to deep orange. Each pepper weighs up to 160 grams, with a wall thickness of up to 1 cm. The variety yields 5.3 kg per square meter. The bushes are moderately spreading, and the first harvest takes 95 days from planting.

The Tamara variety is a mid-early hybrid. It produces cone-shaped fruits, averaging about 16 cm in length. They can weigh up to 120 grams, with a wall thickness of 9 mm. The color ranges from light green to bright red.

The first harvest ripens 60 days after planting the seedlings in the ground; the mature bush has a large amount of foliage, which protects the harvest from the sun.

From the practice of vegetable growers

Reading reviews from people who have tried or preferred Dutch pepper varieties, you can see that in most cases, their experiments are successful. Some choose a variety based solely on experience, while others consult with agronomists in their regions. But everyone agrees on one thing: if a variety is found that is perfectly suited to a particular climate, the joy of a harvest will not be long in coming.

Another issue is the characteristics of the fruit. People's taste preferences are as varied as the number of varieties. Some are drawn to fleshy peppers with a 10 mm thick wall, while others prefer thinner ones. Therefore, when faced with a negative review about a pepper being thin, it's worth taking a critical look at the information and determining whether this is truly so.

Vegetable growers who sell their harvests remark on the quality of the fruit they produce. They store well and retain their attractive appearance for a long time. Dutch pepper varieties are also versatile in their uses. Sweet varieties are perfect for stews, salads, slicing, vegetable caviar, canning, and drying, while the Atlantic variety, with its increased density, is ideal for grilling.