A review of self-pollinating peppers for outdoor cultivation in Siberia

Siberia has a harsh climate, low temperatures, and short summers. But despite these challenges, gardeners have adapted to growing heat-loving peppers in their garden beds. Specifically for this region of Russia, domestic breeders have developed hybrids that can be grown not only under plastic but also in open soil. They are optimally adapted to the region's climate.

How to choose a pepper variety for Siberia

Some varieties are adapted to the Siberian climate and local soils; they are undemanding in terms of growing conditions and tolerate cold temperatures well. At the same time, the fruits are distinguished by excellent flavor and good yields. Pepper varieties with early ripening periods are selected for Siberia. This is because the vegetables must have time to ripen and produce a decent harvest during the short summer period.

To choose the right tasty and juicy vegetable, you first need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the hybrid. Everything depends on where the plant will be grown. Some varieties are suitable for greenhouse cultivation, while others can bear fruit without plastic.

When choosing a hybrid for the Siberian region, it's important to consider the characteristics of each species, but in general, pay attention to a few criteria that will help you choose the right variety:

• productivity;
• growth and compactness of bushes;
• vegetation periods;
• vegetable color;
• the taste and size of the pepper, its weight and shape;
• cold resistance;
• It is important to know: is it possible to grow bushes without film.

The best pepper varieties for open ground in Siberia

Green peppers

Green vegetables contain fewer calories than their red or yellow counterparts. They have antioxidant properties, and their rich array of vitamins and minerals promotes healthy body function.

Badminton

Badminton is a yellowish-green pepper, weighing 120-140 g, and has a sweet flavor. Thick walls (6-7 mm) give the pepper a crunchy texture. The peppers ripen in 110-120 days. Sow the seeds in mid-March. This variety tolerates prolonged cold weather. One square meter yields an average of 5-6 kg of peppers. The peppers store and transport well.

Dakar

A mid-season variety that grows well in shade. The fruit is dark green, sweet, and weighs 200g per specimen. The growing season lasts 115-125 days. The plant is cold-hardy and resistant to fungal diseases. One square meter yields 5 kg of peppers. The vegetables are used in salads and canned for winter.

Triton

This early, cold-hardy variety is characterized by high yields: one bush can contain 40 fruits, each weighing 110-140 g. The fruit walls are thin, 4 mm. A single square meter can yield 10 kg of vegetables. The peppers ripen in 105-115 days. Triton can tolerate heat and prolonged drought and can be grown outdoors. An unusual characteristic of this variety is that the green peppers, as they ripen, turn yellow and then red.

Yellow peppers

Yellow vegetables contain phosphorus, potassium, iron, iodine, and vitamins. They are popular in stuffing, grilling, fresh, and canning. They are also included in children's menus and various diets.

Bull

This variety has a sweet flavor and juicy, fleshy flesh with a crunchy texture. The growing season lasts 100-120 days. The plants don't exceed 45-55 cm in height. The peppers are round and ribbed, weighing 110-140 g. They are used in soups, salads, and canned for winter.

Veselinka

The fruits are small, weighing 75-85 g, with thick walls (6-7 cm) and juicy flesh. The shape is elongated. The variety is cold-resistant, and the ripening period is 100-110 days. The yield of Veselinka is 6-8 kg per square meter.

Golden Pyramid

Plants reach 45-55 cm in height. Each vegetable weighs 100-120 g, and the fruit is juicy with a pleasant aroma. The growing season lasts 80-100 days. Yields reach 6-7 kg per square meter.

Oriole

Low bushes allow for efficient plant placement in the garden. One square meter yields up to 12-14 kg of peppers. A single yellow pepper weighs 60-80 g, and the fruit ripens 85-100 days after planting. The dense flesh makes it easy to transport to other cities. Ivolga peppers can bear fruit in any conditions.

Red peppers

These beautiful and delicious vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals. They are versatile in a variety of dishes and preserves.

Bogatyr

A mid-season variety, fruiting occurs 120-150 days after planting. Bushes reach 55-60 cm in height, weighing 140-170 g. Initially green, the fruits ripen, then turning red. Yield: 6-7 kg per square meter.

Winnie the Pooh

The Moldovan variety yields 5-6 kg of fruit per square meter. The bushes are small, only 20-30 cm, and the fruit weighs up to 55-70 g. The growing season lasts 100-105 days. Winnie-the-Pooh is virtually disease-free.

Cavalier

Cone-shaped peppers weigh 90-100 g. The growing season lasts 100-120 days. The yield is small, 3 kg/m2. These juicy peppers thrive in cold climates.

Kolobok

The name refers to the peppers' round shape, weighing up to 120-140 g. The wall thickness is 1 cm. Plants grow up to 45 cm. There is no bitterness, but the taste is sweet. 3 to 5 kg of fruit are produced per square meter.

Merchant

Fruits weighing up to 80 g ripen in 100-120 days. Bushes up to 70 cm tall can grow without film. This pepper is a record-breaker in yield, with yields reaching up to 20 kg/sq.m. A single plant can produce both green and red peppers. Thanks to the thick fruit walls, it transports well.

Frost

A cold-hardy hybrid. Fruits weigh approximately 90-110 g. The growing season lasts 110-115 days. The pepper yield is 6-8 kg per meter.

Mustang

Red fruits weigh 90-120 g. Peppers ripen in 105 days. A single square meter yields 4-7 kg of vegetables. The ovaries are resistant to temperatures of 10-12 degrees Celsius. The juicy fruit has thick walls. Plants grow up to 60 cm.

The firstborn of Siberia

On average, peppers of this variety ripen in 100-115 days. The small fruits weigh 50-60 g, yield up to 4 kg, and grow up to 45 cm tall.

Siberian prince

The bushes can grow in open soil. The fruits are cone-shaped and weigh up to 130-150 g. The average yield per square meter is 5 kg. The growing season is 100-110 days.

Sultan

The peppers are resistant to low temperatures. Each pepper weighs 170-200 g. The growing season lasts 110-120 days. Each bush grows 40-60 cm, yielding up to 7 kg of fruit per square meter.

Poplar

One bush produces 10-15 red fruits, or approximately 2.5 kg. Planting 4-5 bushes per square meter yields 10-12 kg of vegetables. The peppers have a wall thickness of approximately 5-6 mm and weigh 120-150 g. This variety is tolerant of weather conditions and ripens 110 days after planting. Medium-sized bushes require additional support.

Reviews

Ekaterina, 57 years old

Cold-hardy pepper varieties require additional feeding. When the leaves started turning yellow, I added mineral fertilizers containing copper. Almost all peppers have a sweet taste. I tried four varieties: Ivolga, Kupets, Sultan, and Mustang. I kept them in a greenhouse and got a good harvest. They were stored in the basement for a long time, and I then covered them for the winter.

Alexander, 43 years old

I grew the Kolobok pepper variety without plastic. The summer was rainy, so I had to cover the plants, and the peppers started rotting as they ripened. Thanks to the thick walls, the vegetables lasted quite a long time in the boxes. The yield was approximately 3-4 kg per square meter, with a slightly sweet taste.

Elena, 38 years old

I liked the Ivolga pepper variety; it produced a good yield and ripened quickly, yielding about 10 kg of fruit per square meter. The Cavalier variety, however, was disappointing, yielding barely 4 kg per square meter. But both have excellent flavor, with delicious, juicy fruits. I'm looking forward to trying these new hybrids.