Early-ripening sweet pepper varieties: description and characteristics, photos

Experienced gardeners often prefer to plant early and mid-early pepper varieties. Before choosing a particular variety, they consider the pepper's yield, flavor, and shape.

With so many new varieties available, choosing the right one can be difficult. Therefore, it's worth looking at a list of the most popular early-ripening pepper varieties.

Tenderness

This medium-sized, early-ripening pepper variety produces its first fruits 4 weeks after germination. Key characteristics include:

• medium spreading bush;
• small leaves;
• pyramidal shaped fruit.

This pepper variety is initially planted under cover or in a greenhouse, and only when warm weather arrives are they planted in raised beds. The optimal soil temperature is 15ºC (59ºF), as lower temperatures negatively affect this vegetable crop.

Corvette

This variety is one of the most popular low-growing cultivars, well suited for planting outdoors without cover. Seed germination is very rapid, taking about 90 days. The bushes grow small, never exceeding 70 cm in height. Ripe fruits are bright red and light in weight (approximately 60 g - 80 g). These characteristics make them ideal for basic home canning applications.

Lemon miracle

Another well-known early-ripening variety. It received its unusual name due to its beautiful bright yellow fruits. The plant is not very tall (up to 1 meter) and is quite low-maintenance. The only maintenance required during its growth period is partial staking of the branches. The first harvest period is no more than 110 days. It's worth noting that the fruits grow quite large, weighing around 200 g. The plant tolerates adverse weather conditions well and is resistant to various diseases.

Latino

"Latino" is a high-yielding hybrid that's perfect for both fresh consumption and home canning. The pepper plants grow quite tall and spreading (up to 1 meter). Therefore, when training, the plant requires staking. The average fruit weight is 180 g. With regular watering and fertilizing, yields can reach 14 kg of pepper per square meter.

Prince Silver

A delicious variety of bell pepper, highly prized by gardeners. It is prized not only for its excellent flavor but also for its rich nutritional content. Furthermore, the peppers ripen fairly quickly (approximately 90 days). The plant reaches a maximum height of 60 cm. The yield is 2.5 kg of pepper per plant. The average ripe pepper weighs 95 g. These fresh peppers are perfect for homemade preserves and various salads.

Martin

This is a mid-early sweet pepper variety. Under the right conditions, the plant can reach 1 m in height, so its branches may require staking. It's advisable to initially cover the seeds in open ground with a special film. The fruits are oval-shaped. As they ripen, the flesh turns from green to bright red. Ripe fruits are quite light, weighing about 80 g. Ripe peppers can reach 10 cm in length. Fertilize the seedlings a week before planting. This promotes the development of immunity against diseases.

Winnie the Pooh

This sweet pepper variety can be planted both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Important! The timing of the first harvest may vary depending on the growing method. For example, if you planted seedlings in a greenhouse, you won't be able to harvest ripe peppers until 100 days after planting them in the ground. Ripe peppers have a slightly orange tint and weigh approximately 70-90 g.

The yield is quite high: you can harvest approximately 9-10 kg of vegetables from 1 m². Furthermore, this variety has unique properties and can be stored for up to 1 month under normal conditions.

Snow White

This pepper variety has become a staple in the diet of most modern people. "Snow White" is a hybrid and is intended for cultivation in equipped greenhouses. The maximum plant height is 50 cm. A ripe pepper can weigh up to 90 g. This pepper is ideal for home canning, preserves, and various salads.

Dwarf

Dwarf is an early-ripening variety. The first harvest will ripen approximately four weeks after planting the seedlings. The plant is low and can grow up to 40 cm in height. Mature fruits weigh 80 g. This chameleon-like vegetable can change color, so as they ripen, the green peppercorns take on a yellowish tint.

Review of cold-resistant varieties

It's well known that many pepper varieties react negatively to changing weather conditions and cold snaps. Therefore, it's important to remember that not every variety you choose will ripen before the first frost. This is especially true in regions where summers are relatively short. In this case, there are several pepper varieties, each with the following characteristics:

• cold resistance;
• ease of care;
• resistance to various diseases.

Czardas

"Czardas" is an early-ripening pepper variety. Most gardeners prefer this variety, as its fruits are edible regardless of ripeness. The pepper is cone-shaped. Ripe fruits weigh approximately 200 g. With proper care, the yield can reach up to 10 kg per square meter. The plant is easy to grow, so there are several growing options (greenhouse, open ground).

Eroshka

A low-growing, cold-hardy pepper variety. The first harvest takes 115 days. The maximum height of the plant is 50 cm, but if grown in a greenhouse, it may exceed the norm. Furthermore, the plant does not require pricking or shaping. The fruits are green, but an orange tint may develop over time. The main characteristics of this variety are:

• increased resistance to low temperatures;
• immunity against viral diseases (for example, watermelon or tobacco mosaic virus).

Funtik

Funtik is a high-yielding sweet pepper variety that is especially popular with gardeners. It is an early-ripening, large-fruited variety. The first harvest begins 115-120 days after planting. Subsequently, the plants grow to a relatively short height (up to approximately 70 cm) and are quite leafy. Ripe peppers have a conical shape and are red in color. This variety can be grown in a variety of conditions. Many people note its excellent taste.

Pinocchio

This pepper variety is rich in nutrients, making it highly prized by experienced gardeners. Furthermore, the plant requires little care and adapts well to a variety of climates. Pepper bushes can reach 1 m in height. Although its branches are not very spreading, the plant appears voluminous. The average weight of ripe fruits is 100-120 g.

Chord

This sweet pepper variety produces its first harvest 3.5 months after transplanting the seedlings into the ground. The plant is tall and has fairly spreading bushes, so staking the branches will be necessary over time. A mature pepper is cone-shaped and weighs approximately 200 g. If basic care guidelines are followed, the yield per square meter is 10 kg.

Barguzin

The juicy and delicious fruits of the mid-early Barguzin pepper will delight you just 3.5 months after planting (approximately 110 days). The crop yields quite a lot – 10 kg per 1 m². Ripe fruits have an elongated cone-shaped form and weigh up to 200 g.

Tomboy

Thanks to its unique properties, this pepper variety can grow well outside of greenhouses. The plant responds well to a variety of weather conditions, so gardeners often plant it outdoors, covering it with special film. Some also successfully grow seedlings indoors. This variety has a high yield, with the first fruits ripening four weeks after germination. The orange fruits weigh approximately 160 g. Up to 30 peppercorns can be harvested from a single plant.

Cornet

A medium-sized, early-ripening pepper variety that requires greenhouse cultivation. The fruits reach technical maturity 100-140 days after planting. The maximum plant height is 1.8 m. The prismatic fruits can weigh approximately 220 g. The vegetable is brown in color.

It is worth noting that Cornet pepper contains a large number of vitamins (carotene, vitamin C), which bring great benefits to our body.

Bagration

This variety is distinguished by its pleasant flavor and juicy, aromatic flesh. For a richer harvest, experts recommend planting the seedlings in a greenhouse. The fruit reaches technical maturity in 100-110 days. The bushes are tall. Ripe peppercorns weigh approximately 150 g. The fruits are versatile and can be used both fresh and for various canning methods.

Nafanya

Another well-known cold-hardy pepper variety is 'Nafanya.' The average bush height is 90 cm. As the peppers ripen, they turn red, acquiring a burgundy hue. Each peppercorn's flesh can be up to 8 mm thick and weigh 180 g. The plant is resistant to harsh weather conditions and many diseases.

This article presents the most popular early-ripening pepper varieties, which are in high demand among gardeners. Each has its own unique qualities, so choosing one over another will depend solely on your taste preferences.

Reviews

Maria, 54 years old, Kostroma:

Every year I try to plant new varieties of fruits and vegetables in my garden. Last season, I decided to find several pepper varieties that would thrive in our climate. As a result, the two most productive varieties were "Tenderness" and "Winnie the Pooh." The bushes don't grow very large, but they produce quite a lot of fruit. If you plant the seeds in mid-February, you can harvest ripe peppers by mid-July.

Alla, 35 years old, Volgograd:

I decided to follow my friend's advice and buy some "Akkord" peppers. I planted the seedlings in March and covered them with plastic wrap for a month. I didn't use any fertilizer, just watered and periodically weeded the beds. The plant never got sick. The harvest was excellent. The fruit walls weren't very thin. I liked the taste. I've often chopped them into salads and stuffed them.

Victor, 48 years old, Stavropol:

Last season, we grew the Bagruzin pepper. The fruit ripened very quickly. Picking it was a pleasure—the thin stems plucked easily. The whole family loved the flavor. We grew it in a raised, warm bed under arches covered with special film.