A review of the best varieties of sweet peppers for greenhouses

All varieties of sweet peppers are delicate southern plants that require favorable growing conditions to produce a high-quality and abundant harvest. The ideal solution for these capricious sweet peppers is installing a plastic or glass greenhouse in your garden.

Today, sweet peppers are a daily vegetable consumed by people, both fresh and used in various dishes. Almost every gardener grows this crop, regardless of the climate of a particular region. Proper care of sweet pepper varieties helps ensure a bountiful harvest, even in harsh climates. However, even with careful attention to agricultural practices, careful monitoring of the plants' development is essential to ensure the ripened fruits retain all their flavor.

Description and characteristics of sweet pepper

Sweet pepper varieties belong to the nightshade family. Their fruits are characterized by the presence of numerous seeds within a hollow, false berry. Ripe peppers can take on a wide range of colors, from pale yellow to vibrant purple. Sweet peppers are native to Central America, where they are perennials, but in Russia, varieties of this sweet vegetable are grown as annuals.

In the southern regions of our country, it is possible to obtain a bountiful harvest of sweet peppers grown in open ground conditions, while plants planted in the northern regions require permanent shelter.

Greenhouse varieties of sweet pepper

Atlas

The Atlant sweet pepper variety is a mid-season, highly productive hybrid. It is deservedly considered one of the most sought-after vegetables among Russian gardeners, as its descriptive characteristics are truly remarkable and appealing to gardeners:

1. The fruits of this hybrid variety stand out in the garden beds thanks to their bright red color.
2. The vegetables are cone-shaped, elongated and shiny.
3. The thickness of the fruit wall is 0.5 mm.
4. Such large peppers are formed on rather modest spreading bushes up to 80 cm high.
5. The fruits of the Atlant vegetable variety have a three-chamber structure; the pulp itself is fleshy, juicy and sugary.
6. The weight of an individual pepper is about 160 grams.
7. The ripening period of Atlanta begins 110 days after planting.

This hybrid crop is considered a versatile vegetable, as peppers can be eaten in any form. Another advantage that distinguishes the Atlant variety from others is its high resistance to various diseases.

Hercules

The Hercules sweet pepper variety is characterized by high and consistent yields, which can be seen three months after planting. The average yield is 3 kg of juicy fruit per square meter of soil. The variety is also resistant to garden pests and infectious diseases.

Hercules peppers ripen into cubes measuring 10 x 12 cm and with walls 0.6 mm thick. The peppers change color from green to red as they ripen.

The weight of an individual fruit can reach up to 160 grams.

The bush itself grows up to 80 cm.

The rich and vibrant flavor makes these vegetables ideal for eating fresh, as well as for winter preserves.

Cardinal

The Cardinal sweet pepper variety is an ultra-early hybrid, designed for greenhouse cultivation. The plant grows quite large—up to 1 m tall—so it's recommended to arrange a high greenhouse for the Cardinal in advance to ensure comfortable growth.

Hybrid fruits are cube-shaped. The peppers ripen quite large, reaching a weight of 280 grams, with walls thickening to 8 mm. Ripe peppers turn a dark purple color. The flesh is juicy and fleshy.
Most gardeners grow this variety of sweet pepper in the first month of spring, having first soaked the seeds to prepare the Cardinal for sowing.

Apricot Favorite

Apricot Favorite is an early-ripening sweet pepper variety known for its regular, abundant harvest. This variety is grown in greenhouses, but the practical experience of many gardeners proves that good yields can also be achieved when grown outdoors.
The plant bushes are low-growing, reaching a height of only 0.5 m.

The fruits are cone-shaped and glossy and smooth. The pepper walls are 7 mm thick.

The bright orange, rather compact fruits of the Apricot Favorite are perfect for any culinary experiments.

Latino

The Latino variety is a hybrid variety that ripens 100-120 days after planting. Sweet Latino peppers produce a bountiful harvest. With strict adherence to all cultivation practices, the total fruit yield can reach 16 grams per square meter. The cube-shaped fruits grow quite large – 12 x 12 cm, with a wall thickness that can reach up to 1 cm. Ripe peppers have a distinct red color.

The Latino hybrid pepper variety was bred for greenhouse cultivation, but the plant is also hardy and resilient enough to be planted outdoors. The key is to ensure adequate protection from garden pests.

Denis

Sweet peppers of the Denis variety thrive in polycarbonate greenhouses. The first shoots can be seen 90 days after planting. The fruits grow large, turning a rich dark red as they ripen. Ripe Denis peppers have an elongated shape. With a total bush height of 70 cm, the fruits reach 18 x 10 cm and weigh 400 grams. The pepper wall is dense and strong, reaching 9 mm in thickness. Denis peppers are resistant to tobacco mosaic disease and resist infectious diseases common to garden plants. The sweet Denis variety is ideal for using in fresh salads.

Isabel

The Isabella hybrid sweet pepper is a mid-season crop with impressive yields. The plant grows vigorously yet compactly, reaching a height of 60 cm. Ripe fruits are prismatic with a 1 cm thick wall. During the technical ripening phase, the Isabella variety has a green tint; ripened fruits acquire a bright red color. The first harvest is ready 120 days after planting.

The fruit's flesh is fleshy, with a juicy and sweet flavor. Isabella is distinguished by its distinctive aroma with bright peppery notes.

Helpful tips and recommendations for growing sweet pepper varieties

Before purchasing varieties of sweet peppers for greenhouses, it is important to carefully study the specific conditions for organizing crop cultivation:

• irrigation intensity;
• organization of temperature control;
• maintaining a certain temperature during the ripening period;
• growing periods.

Early spring is considered the best time to plant sweet peppers. It's recommended to fill the trays with fertile soil, spacing the seeds 2 cm apart. Sprinkle the seedlings with dry compost, covering the trays with paper. The first shoots will appear within two weeks.

Active plant growth and development occurs when the optimal temperature for planting is maintained at 20-21°C. Seedlings are transplanted when the temperature drops to 18°C. If all the agronomic practices are followed, pepper growth will noticeably accelerate, and the seedlings will develop juicy green leaves.

Once the plant reaches a height of 15 cm, it's important to remove buds from the tops of the plant to create favorable conditions for the formation of lateral branches that form the bush. As the number of these shoots increases, so will the number of future fruits.

Gardeners' reviews of sweet pepper varieties

With so many varieties of sweet peppers available for greenhouses, any gardener inevitably faces the question of which crop is best to grow in their own garden. Experienced gardeners leave positive reviews of all varieties:

"My favorite sweet pepper variety is the Cardinal. I've been growing it in my garden for several years now. The harvest has been excellent. Under the protection of a greenhouse, the peppers turned out superb—the juicy, thick-walled fruits are perfect for fresh salads. Part of the harvest was used for winter preserves."

"Sweet peppers appeal to me primarily because of the abundance of beneficial vitamins they contain and, of course, their excellent taste. I've tried planting different varieties, but the Denis pepper has become my favorite. From my experience, I can say that this plant is the most low-maintenance and the most disease-resistant."

"The pride of our garden is the Atlant sweet pepper—juicy, aromatic, and delicious. We use the sweet pulp of the fruit to make sauces and roast vegetables with spices. Atlant peppers are completely resistant to adverse weather conditions, making them easy to care for."

"I love the Isabella sweet pepper variety for its versatility—any culinary experiment using this vegetable always turns out extremely successful. Last year, we harvested 10 kg! And all winter long, we enjoyed the most delicious preserves."

All of the presented sweet pepper varieties have proven their robustness in the hands-on experience of many gardeners, surprising them with their yields and resistance to infectious diseases. The wide variety of varieties will allow every gardener to find the perfect sweet pepper for growing a tasty and healthy vegetable crop in their garden.