The best varieties of round, thick-walled peppers for open ground: photos

Not long ago, the choice of varieties of round, plump peppers was minimal. Farmers had a hard time finding good seed that would produce good results in a greenhouse or in the south.

Fortunately, much has changed. Now, the variety of round, thick-walled peppers is truly mind-boggling. Their descriptions, characteristics, and features are pleasantly surprising. To choose the perfect variety, consider some of the best sweet peppers.

Early varieties of round thick-walled peppers

The best early varieties are those that ripen according to the growing season's characteristics. They should produce good yields and be resistant to various diseases and unstable weather conditions. The flavor of the peppers is also important. To make the right choice, it's worth considering the best options.

Bull

Suitable for open ground and produces excellent results in a greenhouse, farmers will appreciate its reliability and ease of care, despite its tall, spreading growth habit. Bushes reach 60 cm in height, producing cuboid peppercorns with a glossy finish and a pleasing pale green color. Some specimens also have a pleasing yellow color.

A single fruit weighs between 120 grams and 0.5 kg on average. The walls are medium thick, up to half a centimeter. This is an excellent variety whose fruits can be used not only in fresh salads but also in hot dishes and appetizers. Full ripening takes 65 to 70 days. Bugai responds well to mineral complex fertilizers and organic infusions.

Kolobok

The growing season is 130 to 150 days. The ripening time is affected by soil quality and weather conditions. This variety's bushes are low, reaching 25 to 35 cm. This is an excellent choice for those who like to grow peppers on a balcony or windowsill. Don't let Kolobok's diminutive size fool farmers; it's a productive variety.

The plant grows vigorously and is soon covered with beautiful peppers weighing 100 grams. Gardeners have a good chance of growing fruits weighing up to 170 grams. The peppers are characterized by a beautiful shine, perfect smoothness, a neat round shape, and a rich red color.

Pepper Hercules

This hybrid variety grows up to 80 centimeters in height. However, bushes are typically 60 cm tall. It takes approximately 70 days from transplanting the peppers into open ground before farmers see beautiful, ripe fruits. The plants are productive, yielding anywhere from a couple of kilograms to 4 kilograms and sometimes more. Hercules doesn't always produce perfectly round fruits; some are cube-shaped.

Yellow and red Bull

Breeders guarantee that with proper care, this pepper variety will bear fruit within 95 days of germination. Bull is recommended for open ground cultivation, but remains versatile and thrives in greenhouses. Bushes reach up to one and a half meters and are strong and robust, producing peppers weighing 200-250 grams.

Apricot Favorite

The variety takes about 100 days to ripen. The pepper plants are small, growing to an average height of 50 cm. A square meter of plot can accommodate 5 or 8 plants, each capable of producing 20 peppers. The compact size of the plant is its main advantage. The fruits are distinguished by their sweet taste and fleshiness, making them ideal for fresh consumption, canning, and various dishes.

These are smooth peppers with medium-thick walls, averaging no more than 7 mm. Their color at maturity resembles apricot, which explains the variety's name. Maximum germination is achieved after using growth stimulants and complex fertilizers.

Big Daddy

After 110 days from germination, the first ripe fruits are formed. Peppers are characterized by compact bushes, each reaching 30 centimeters in height. The plant produces a moderate number of leaves. The branches develop simultaneously and produce fruit in a conical and rounded, sometimes slightly elongated, shape. Excellent fruiting can be achieved not only in open ground but also under plastic cover. The pepper wall thickness is approximately 5 mm, and the average weight is 80 to 100 grams.

Mid-season varieties of round, thick-walled peppers

The mid-season pepper group is represented by a huge number of plant varieties. Each type has its own characteristics and advantages. Among the best, we can highlight the following.

Aeneas

From the moment the first shoots emerge, it takes 120 to 130 days for the first quality harvest to form. This tall-growing pepper is distinguished by its spreading habit and the ability to produce large fruits. The average weight of a single peppercorn is 350 grams, with walls ranging from 6 to 10 mm thick. Aeneas is a wonderful plant not only for small plot owners but also for farmers interested in growing peppers for sale. This variety has impressive marketability, maintaining its marketability for a long time and not spoiling after transportation.

Sultan

The growing season lasts 160 to 170 days. This medium-sized plant has abundant foliage, typical of peppers in shape and color. The fruits are round with a slight flattening. Each one averages 150 grams in weight. However, gardeners can grow peppers up to 300 grams. The fruits are slightly ribbed and turn a rich red when ripe. Sultan is prized for its flavor and fleshiness. The best plants, capable of producing a high-quality harvest, can be grown if the grower does not neglect the seedling stage.

Ivanhoe

It takes about 120 days for ripe fruit to form. The bushes are compact, allowing gardeners to save space in the garden by planting them densely. The fruits average no more than 140 grams in weight. The peppers are smooth, and come in round and conical shapes. At biological maturity, the color is described as creamy. If ripened, the color may change to red. The flesh wall is 7 mm thick. This variety of pepper is versatile in its uses.

Antaeus

This variety is characterized by tall bushes, with an average height of 70 cm to 1 meter. The plants are spreading, developing a strong root system and equally strong stems. Antea produces beautiful red fruits, which are especially attractive due to the pepper's glossy surface. The shape varies from round to conical. Antea fruits are juicy and fleshy, reaching full maturity within 4 months of germination.

Bogatyr

The name is easily explained by simply looking at the robust bushes of this cultivar. The plants are adorned with beautiful, large fruits, each weighing 250 grams. These fruits have a wall thickness of 0.5–0.7 mm. The cone-shaped peppercorns are not perfectly smooth, but have tubercles. A cross-section reveals several seed chambers.

Technical maturity is characterized by a pale green color, while biological maturity is a rich red. The flavor is sweet, and the flesh is aromatic and juicy. Bogatyr has many advantages, but its main advantage is its ability to thrive even in low-light conditions.

Agapovsky

The bushes are medium-sized, reaching up to half a meter in height. Agapovsky peppers require little care, which is why they have earned the love of many farmers. During flowering, the plant produces large flowers. The ovary then develops, which develops into beautiful, juicy fruits. The Agapovsky pepper variety is characterized by high marketability and the ability to be stored for a long time without compromising its flavor.

Atlas

This variety impresses with the large size of its fruits. A single pepper can reach 25 centimeters in length. The average pepper weighs 300 grams. Gardeners who can create ideal growing conditions can harvest even larger fruits with wall thicknesses ranging from 0.5 to 0.8 millimeters. This pepper is characterized by subtle ribbing, which is more noticeable in trapezoid-shaped peppers.

Reviews

Victor:

"I prefer early-ripening varieties that are tolerant of temperature fluctuations. I recently discovered a variety called Hercules. It's a worthy plant, with a sweet and rich fruit flavor."

Alla:

"I've been growing Agapovsky peppers in my garden for four years now. During this time, I've had minimal problems with the crop, and those were due to insufficient watering. The Agapovskys impressed me with their disease resistance and ability to produce fruit even earlier than their varietal characteristics suggest."

Vladimir:

"I grew the Barin variety for several years. But last year I switched to Kolobok. The difference is impressive. The plants are small, but they produce just as much fruit as tall, high-yielding peppers."

Valeria:

"My favorites are Atlant and Blondie. But the former satisfies all my requirements. They consider its main advantage to be its resistance to cold snaps and sudden temperature changes, which is especially typical for temperate climates."

Alexandra:

"I'm amazed by the quality of the Byk pepper variety. I prefer the red variety, but next year I plan to start growing the yellow variety as well. The pepper is large, tasty, and attractive. It's the best choice for salads."

Peter:

"I've been growing the Sultan variety for several years. I prefer to always use seedlings. This is what the professionals recommend. There's no doubt that Sultan bushes grown from their own seedlings grow stronger and have greater potential for abundant fruiting."