Characteristics and description of sweet varieties of cube-shaped peppers

Sweet pepper is an annual subshrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Its closest relative is the tomato. In our article, we'll take a detailed look at all the popular varieties of this sweet, cube-shaped pepper and provide some helpful tips for growing it.

General characteristics of the cube-shaped pepper

Most varieties have erect, branched stems, up to 1.6 m tall. Plants with creeping stems are very rare. The foliage is broadly ovate. The flowers are small, uniform in size, and located deep in the forks of the stems. The perianth is double, with a pentamerous structure.

The pods are dense, swollen, and leathery. The fruits can vary greatly in size, shape, color, and flavor. The dominant shape of the sweet, cube-shaped pepper is conical. During the final growing season, the fruits take on a wide variety of colors.

Early peppers for greenhouses and open ground

Before growing peppers, every gardener should consider not only the vegetable's characteristics but also the fruit's full growing season. These two factors will determine the future harvest. Below, the article presents hybrid and common varieties of box peppers that can be grown both in greenhouses and open ground.

Golden Jubilee

Peppers are an early variety. They begin to ripen 116 days after germination. Seedlings are grown in open ground, on windowsills, and in hotbeds. The bushes are small, determinate, and have few leaves. A mature subshrub grows to no more than 30 cm tall. Blooms are abundant and lush. The fruits are round, with a distinct flattening at the base. The average weight of a ripe pepper ranges from 100 to 175 grams. The skin is dense, fleshy, and smooth, without any irregularities. Its thickness is 0.8 cm. During the growing season, the fruits are green, and when fully ripe, they acquire a yellow-gold hue. The pods are juicy and sweet. One pepper contains approximately 4.5% sugar and 8% dry matter. The fruits are used both for raw cooking and canned whole.

Cardinal

In terms of ripening time, this pepper is considered an early-ripening variety. The first ripening of peppercorns begins 85-90 days after sowing the seeds. A mature bush grows up to 40 cm. The fruits are perfectly shaped, cuboid. The flesh is dense, tender, and juicy. Peppercorns can range in length from 9 to 14 cm, with a wall thickness of 0.7 cm. The average fruit weight ranges from 230 to 260 grams. With proper care, up to 13 kg of pepper can be harvested from 1 m². The pods are ideal for home cooking and canning.

Raisa

This pepper is an early-ripening, high-yielding variety. The small, open bushes have distinct internodes, making them easy to grow in open fields and greenhouses. When fully ripe, the fruits are perfectly cuboid and a rich yellow color. A ripe pepper weighs 130 grams. Stored in special containers, it can be stored for up to 30 days.

Red Baron

Another early sweet pepper variety. Regardless of cultivation method, this hybrid produces a reliably good harvest. The bushes are determinate, vigorous, and produce fruit regularly. The average height of this subshrub is 80-100 cm. This pepper's main characteristic is its short growing season. First ripening occurs 110 days after sowing. The fruits are large and glossy, ranging from 75 to 80 cm in diameter. Inside, the pepper contains four hollow chambers containing a generous number of yellow seeds.

Orange miracle

This hybrid is an early-ripening variety of cube-shaped peppers. The first ripening of the fruit begins 105 days after the first sprouts emerge. The bushes are sparsely leafy, but have robust leaf blades. When grown outdoors, the maximum height of a mature plant is 1.5 meters. For a consistent and abundant harvest, Russian gardeners recommend cultivating the vegetable in two stems.

Bull

The Bugai pepper is considered the most popular early-ripening variety for culinary use. It gets its name from its rather impressive appearance. The fruits are round with a slight bulge in the center. These peppers grow up to 16 cm in length and weigh between 150 and 280 grams. The wall thickness is 0.7 cm. With regular and proper care, one square meter can yield up to 4.5 kg of juicy pepper.

The Fat Baron

An early-ripening pepper variety that consistently produces a good harvest. The first stage of technical maturity occurs at 100 days, and full ripening begins at 112 days. This variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. Plants grow tall and branched, reaching a height of up to 115 cm. The fruits are large and round, weighing 350 to 450 grams. The wall thickness varies from 0.7 to 0.9 cm. The skin is smooth, shiny, and even. As the growing season progresses, the fruit color changes from milky green to deep red. The pods are juicy with a very pleasant taste and aroma. With proper agricultural practices, climate conditions, and seedling growing recommendations, up to 13 kg of fruit can be harvested from one square meter.

Gemini

Another early-ripening hybrid, renowned for its high yield and versatile cultivation method. The above-ground portion of this medium-sized pepper can grow up to 50 cm tall. The bushes are compact, growing wider. The leaves are dark green and wrinkled. The main stem is strong, straight, and doesn't sag under the heavy weight of the peppers. The fruits are medium-sized, perfectly cuboid, and yellow-orange in color. When grown outdoors, the peppers weigh between 150 and 190 grams, while in greenhouses, they weigh up to 270 grams.

Claudio

This variety is characterized by early ripening, beginning 75 days after planting. Full vegetation occurs 23 days later. Bushes grow up to 1.3 meters tall, are vigorous, and bear many leaves. The plants tolerate stress well and are resistant to many fungal and infectious diseases. The pods are medium-sized and tetrahedral. At biological maturity, they turn a deep crimson. The fruits typically weigh 180 grams, but occasionally, peppercorns weighing up to 250 grams can be found. On average, a single plant can produce 10 to 14 fruits. After ripening, the cube-shaped pepper enters the "groove" phase, after which 4-6 additional ovaries appear on the plant.

White Star of the East

This early-ripening hybrid belongs to the cream pepper family. It is grown both in permanent greenhouses and in the open ground. The fruit ripens from the first shoots to the biological maturity stage in 108 days. The plants are semi-spreading, tall, with a strong main stem. The height of a mature bush ranges from 50 to 79 cm. The pods are firm, fleshy, and juicy, with thick walls (0.5-0.7 cm).

The peppers are sweet and juicy, without any bitterness. They grow to a weight of 200 to 230 grams, but specialized companies boast giant peppers weighing over 350 grams. With timely and proper care, an average of 7 kg of pepper can be harvested from one square meter.

The Star of the East is white in red

Another early hybrid with a high yield. Plants typically develop vigorous bushes with semi-spreading stems, reaching a height of up to 70 cm. The leaves are dark green and slightly wrinkled. Each fruit weighs 180 g, with a wall thickness of 0.7 cm. When fully ripe, the peppers turn a deep red. The peppers withstand long transportation well and can be stored for a long time in special wooden containers.

Denis

This early-ripening hybrid produces perfectly shaped, cubic fruits. Full ripening, from sowing seeds to biological maturity, takes 78-80 days. Mature plants reach a height of 50 to 60 cm. The pods are tetrahedral, slightly elongated at the base. The fruit weighs 350-450 grams, with a wall thickness of 10 mm. The taste is sweet without any bitterness. This variety is ideal for canning and eating raw. With proper cultivation, this pepper produces a good and consistent harvest.

Maradona

An early-ripening variety with white, cube-shaped fruits. The bushes are tall, indeterminate, and vigorous, reaching a height of up to 1 m. In greenhouse cultivation, they can reach up to 2 meters. They weigh 200-240 grams. The wall thickness ranges from 0.5 to 0.7 cm. Due to their tall stature, the plants require regular staking and pinching. This variety can be grown outdoors and under a plastic cover. The hybrid has strong immunity to most diseases, tolerates stress well, and produces fruit regularly.

Quadro Red

Another early-ripening hybrid. This variety is recommended for both open-air and greenhouse cultivation. The plants are robust, semi-spreading, and up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are small, green, and not too wrinkled. Up to 10 pods can ripen simultaneously on a single plant. Ten years ago, the variety was officially added to the Russian State Register for universal cultivation. The fruits are four-chambered, drooping, and turn bright red when fully ripe. The chambers are 0.5-0.7 cm thick. The fruits are suitable for any processing and raw consumption.

Mid-early pepper for greenhouses and open ground

Before sowing seeds, it's important to choose the right planting material for your future seedlings. Modern breeding advances, and there are currently over 100 different mid-season pepper hybrids. Each has its own characteristics and qualities, which we'll discuss in detail later in the article.

Latino

The most popular mid-season bell pepper variety, loved by both experienced gardeners and amateur greenhouse growers. The period from the first germination of seedlings to full maturity lasts 105 days. The bush height is 80-90 cm. Ripe peppers weigh 150-180 grams. The seedlings have resistant antibodies to tobacco mosaic virus. One square meter can yield approximately 12 kg of juicy, sweet peppers.

Golden calf

A mid-season hybrid variety. The bushes are multi-leaved and semi-spreading, typically reaching a height of 65 cm. The foliage is small, finely wrinkled, and green. The pods are cube-shaped with a characteristic glossy coating. At biological maturity, the fruits turn orange-yellow. The average yield per square meter ranges from 2.5 to 3 kg. The fruits are most often used in home cooking.

California's Golden Miracle

A mid-early pepper variety. The first technically ripe pods can be harvested 115 days after sowing the seeds. The bushes are small and compact, growing wider than tall. The average adult plant height is 45-55 cm. The main value of this hybrid is the beautiful appearance of the fruit and its good marketability. Ripe peppers weigh 80-180 g. The skin is dense, firm, and has a characteristic shine. The peppers have a pleasant, sweet flavor without bitterness.

Yellow cube

A mid-season, first-generation hybrid with a high yield. Mature bushes grow up to 70 cm tall, are vigorous and bear many leaves. Technical maturity is reached in 115 days. The fruits grow up to 12 cm in diameter and weigh up to 260 grams. The skin is deep yellow and firm, with walls 10 mm thick. The peppers are sweet, crisp, and juicy. They can be used for any processing, including salads. Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of the peppers is 96% of the entire harvest.

Agapovsky

This variety is an annual, mid-season nightshade. The first fruiting occurs 105 days after the first seedlings emerge. The bushes are small, determinate, and compact. The large fruits have a perfect cuboid shape. The skin is smooth and even, with slightly ribbed edges near the stalk. The wall thickness is 4-6 mm. With proper care, the fleshiness can increase to 1 cm. During the early growing season, the pods have a characteristic milky white color, and when fully ripe, they turn a deep red. Over the entire summer fruiting period, 8-9 kg of sweet, juicy fruits can be harvested from one square meter.

Medium pepper for greenhouses and open ground

Today, there are many different varieties of sweet peppers with mid-season ripening. They can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.

Hercules

This variety is characterized by mid-season ripening. It is cultivated using a versatile method: both in open ground and greenhouses. When grown in greenhouses, the seedlings are more vigorous, spreading, and slightly grounded. A healthy plant does not exceed 45 cm in height, although bushes up to 1 meter are occasionally encountered. The leaf blades are dark green, small, and dense. The texture of the leaves is sub-wrinkled. The first harvest begins to ripen 105 days after the first seedlings emerge. At full maturity, the pods turn a deep scarlet. A single peppercorn weighs 150 g. Gardeners often use the fruits for canning, raw, and processing.

Golden-maned lion

A mid-season hybrid with large fruits. The seedlings are branched, semi-spreading, with a strong main stem. The height of a mature bush ranges from 0.45 to 0.5 meters. The leaf blades are gently wrinkled, small, and green. The pods are cylindrical, hollow, and glossy. Mature peppers weigh between 220 and 260 grams. At biological maturity, the peppers turn a deep orange. With regular feeding and watering, up to 4.5 kg of peppercorns can be harvested from one square meter. The variety is listed in the State Register of Peppers of the Russian Federation.

Yolo Miracle

Another mid-season bell pepper variety. The bushes belong to the tall, determinate, semi-spreading solanaceous family. Mature plants reach up to 50 cm. In greenhouse cultivation, seedlings can reach 1.3 meters. The flesh is aromatic, not watery, and crisp. When fully ripe, the fruits turn reddish-green. For maximum yield, experts recommend cultivating the peppers in two stems, 35 x 50 cm.

Fatso

A cube-shaped hybrid. This variety is classified as a mid-early pepper. The seedlings grow to a medium size, with few leaves and semi-spreading bushes. The leaves are medium-sized, wrinkled, and dark green. The pods are small and perfectly shaped. Each pepper weighs 110-135 g, with fruits weighing 250 g being rare. The flesh is 0.6-0.7 cm thick. At maturity, the peppercorns turn a deep red. They can be used for both canning and cooking. With timely fertilizing and proper care, you can get about 4.5 kg of pepper per square meter.

Siberian bonus

The best mid-season hybrid. This pepper is large, thick-walled, and productive, with a rare orange hue. The bushes are dense and compact, reaching no more than 70 cm in height. During the early growing season, the pods are difficult to distinguish from the foliage, as their color is identical to the leaf blades. The leaves are small, wrinkled, and dense. A plant typically produces 12 to 14 peppercorns, each weighing 250 g. The fruits contain up to four seed chambers containing a sufficient number of seeds. The pulp is 0.8 cm thick. Seedlings are grown both under plastic covers and in the open ground.

Siberian format

Peppers have gained popularity primarily due to their pleasant taste. They are a favorite among both domestic gardeners and amateur growers. This hybrid belongs to a recently developed mid-season variety of nightshade crop. The above-ground plant reaches 70-75 cm in height. The bushes are semi-standard, deciduous, and tall. Typically, a pepper produces 8 to 13 ovaries. A ripe pepper is 10 cm long and 8 cm wide. The vegetable weighs between 300 and 550 grams. The skin is strong and tight, making it suitable for long-distance transport. The flesh is dense, juicy, and up to 10 mm thick. Peppers are very demanding in terms of fertilizing and watering, but when grown properly, they produce a bountiful harvest.

Night

A mid-early pepper with deep black-red fruits. The main feature of this variety is its consistent and high yield per square meter. The pods are tetrahedral, weighing from 80 to 110 g. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases and stores well in wooden containers. Its thick skin allows for long-distance transport.

Late pepper for greenhouses and open ground

If you've decided to grow late-season varieties of box-shaped peppers, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the most popular hybrids further down in our article.

Cube

Based on the rate of fruit ripening, this pepper is classified as an underground variety. At full maturity, the pods grow to 140 g and turn red. Peppercorns begin to ripen 115 days after planting. Mature plants grow to about 55 cm. Gardeners recommend growing the vegetable under plastic covers without additional heating. The flesh is not watery, firm, and up to 0.6 cm thick. With proper cultivation practices, approximately 4.5 kg of peppers can be harvested per square meter in greenhouse conditions. They are used in a universal manner.

Paris

Another mid-late-ripening hybrid. The main advantage of this variety is its high yield. The maximum length of a ripe fruit is 10-11 cm, and the width is approximately 9 cm. Fruit weight ranges from 110 to 135 g. The bushes are medium-sized, deciduous, and 60-65 cm tall. The recommended sowing pattern is 40x30 cm, with two stems. The pods have a pleasant taste and retain their marketable appearance for a long time. Preferred cultivation zones: Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.

Aristotle

A mid-late pepper variety with a high yield. This hybrid is listed in the Russian Federation State Register for universal cultivation in both the central and southern regions of the country. The seedlings grow vigorously, tall, and leafy, reaching a height of up to 65 cm. The pepper tolerates sudden drops in soil temperature well.

The average peppercorn weighs 185 grams. At maturity, the pods turn red. The flesh is 0.7-0.9 cm thick. Up to 4 kg of pepper can be harvested from one square meter. This variety is often used for raw consumption and whole canning.

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Reviews

Anastasia, 39 years old, Zaporizhzhia

I've been cultivating cube-shaped pepper varieties for a long time. After eight years of regularly growing them, the "Tolstyachok" pepper has become my favorite. It's easy to care for and rarely gets sick. The fruits grow large, juicy, and fleshy. I regularly make "lecho" from this hybrid.

 

Nikolay, 55 years old, Penza

I've been growing peppers for commercial purposes for several years. I select only those varieties that produce the highest yields and have good marketable qualities. I plant the Nochka hybrid most often in my garden. Due to its unusual color palette, this variety is in high demand among many homemakers. I grow the seedlings myself in small containers, then transplant them into individual containers. The pods grow juicy, fleshy, and sweet. I store the harvest in wooden boxes in the basement.