Long and thin pepper varieties: descriptions, reviews (photos)

Pepper

Long and thin pepper varieties have long been popular thanks to their characteristics, descriptions, features, and numerous positive reviews. Previously, domestic farmers struggled to find unusual pepper varieties that thrive in a variety of conditions and respond well to outdoor planting.

Despite the widespread belief that peppers require special care, breeders have succeeded in developing plants that require little attention from the gardener to fully realize their potential for abundant fruiting.

Description and characteristics of long and thin pepper

Long and thin peppers are well represented by a wide variety. Some have stood the test of time, while others are newer. Growing long and thin peppers has become easier. If a particular variety requires special conditions, the grower's efforts will pay off.

The unusual long and thin peppercorns have become famous due to their nutritional value:

They are rich in sodium, carotene, vitamins B and C.
It is an excellent source of potassium and iron, and a host of other microelements important for the human body.
Not many people know this, but this variety of pepper has more vitamin C than lemon and currant.
Consuming 40 grams of pepper daily can do wonders for the immune system.

Important! Consuming long and thin peppers can have a positive effect on the nervous and circulatory systems.

Early varieties of long and thin peppers

A group of early-ripening varieties can delight gardeners with ripe fruit 100 days after germination. These peppers include various species, some more suitable for greenhouses, others ideal for open ground, and even universal varieties. These are considered the best early varieties.

Cockatoo

A hybrid pepper variety characterized by fruit size. A single pepper can reach 30 cm in length, but 25 cm is the average. The average weight is approximately 0.5 kg. Each pepper has a medium-thick wall, rarely exceeding 6 mm. The variety's name derives from the pepper's shape, which resembles a cockatoo's beak. When fully ripe, it turns a rich red color. The fruits have a pleasant aroma and a high fleshiness, making it an excellent choice for canning. Hybrid pepper plants are large and vigorous.

Fruiting is best after staking. Each plant produces an average of 15 fruits. This variety is characterized by excellent immunity to tobacco mosaic, verticillium wilt, and blossom-end rot. A single bush, when grown properly, produces up to 4 kilograms of fruit.

Sweet banana

The bushes are small, averaging 65 centimeters. Their compact size allows growers to plant them densely. The flowering period quickly transitions into the formation and development of high-quality fruits. These fruits are initially light yellow in color. By the time they reach biological maturity, orange-red hues can be seen.

Sweet banana peppers are characterized by high quality, averaging 17 cm in length and closely resembling a banana in shape. Each pepper weighs no more than 250 grams on average. The wall is thick, reaching 9 mm. The flesh is juicy, pleasantly aromatic, and has distinct sweet notes. It is eaten fresh and is also suitable for processing. It is an excellent candidate for canning. This is a significant advantage.

Sweet bananas are resistant to various diseases, especially blossom-end rot. Fruit production is high. A square meter of planted bananas yields up to 5 kg of fruit.

Marconi

This pepper variety grows vigorously, reaching a height of one meter, producing cone-shaped, elongated peppercorns. The average length is approximately 22 cm. The peppers weigh no more than 200 grams. The peppers' walls are thin, only 0.5 cm thick. Unripe Marconi peppers are green, but over time, the color changes to red. This variety is characterized not only by its excellent flavor and juiciness, but also by its ability to withstand transportation well, despite its thin walls.

But Marconi's yield is even more impressive. A square meter of plot yields an average of 10 kg of peppers.

Orien

The bushes are compact, but can often exceed average heights, reaching 60 cm. Each plant produces peppers up to 24 cm long. The diameter is approximately 5 cm. The peppers are average in weight, weighing approximately 140 grams each. The fruit wall is medium thick, rarely exceeding 0.5 cm. Orjen will initially be light yellow, but over time, it will turn a rich red. The flavor is excellent, and the variety is used for various table purposes; after cooking, it remains firm and delicious.

The yield level remains at an average of 5 kg per square meter if the farmer carefully follows the recommendations on agricultural technology.

Medium-sized varieties of long and thin peppers

You can enjoy the first delicious fruits of mid-early varieties 120 days after germination. These vibrant plants have a medium growing season.

Shepherd

Plants reach a height of 50 centimeters, producing long fruits approximately 20 cm long. Each one weighs approximately 300 grams. The wall is dense, reaching a centimeter in thickness. The Shepherd's shape is unusual, which attracts many farmers. Its shape resembles a long cone with a pointed tip. This characteristic is characteristic of few pepper varieties. This variety produces fruits that turn a deep red upon reaching biological maturity.

The flesh is characterized by a sweet flavor and juiciness. The dense walls guarantee excellent canning results. The Pastukh pepper variety is prized for its immunity to tobacco mosaic and bacterial spot.

Red Elephant

Vigorous plants of this species are characterized by a moderate spread. Bushes reach a height of 90 cm. Each is adorned with elongated, cone-shaped fruits with a glossy red sheen. Immature peppers remain green until they reach biological maturity, which is characterized by a beautiful dark hue. The average length rarely exceeds 22 cm, and the fruits are medium in weight, weighing 150 grams each.

The wall thickness varies between 4-5 mm. The flesh is juicy and has a pleasant aroma. By following all growing guidelines, gardeners can harvest up to 7 kilograms of fruit per square meter.

Sugar cone

Vigorous bushes remain vigorous until the last days of their lives. However, their height rarely exceeds 60 cm. However, this doesn't prevent the plant from producing numerous fruits, each 18 cm long and weighing 140-150 grams. The walls are medium thick, no more than 0.6 cm. The elongated, yet cone-like shape is combined with ribbing, making the fruits visually interesting. A red color indicates biological maturity. However, before this, the peppers retain a creamy hue for a long time. The fleshy pulp is hidden beneath a thin, smooth skin. Sugar Horn is prized for its generous and prolonged fruiting.

Hottabych F1

A hybrid variety. It grows easily to a height of one and a half meters. It quickly begins to form long, trunk-like fruits, weighing 100 grams each. The peppers have walls 0.6 centimeters thick. Unripe peppers are pale green, but later turn yellow. A soft shade of yellow indicates biological maturity.

Khottabych is characterized by a pleasant, slightly sweet flavor that remains rich even after long storage. This variety rarely suffers from blossom-end rot and easily yields up to 7 kg of fruit per square meter.

Late varieties of long and thin pepper

An excellent option for farmers who prefer to harvest peppers 130 days after germination. These are the best representatives of late-ripening varieties.

Red Horn

The pepper bushes are spreading, up to a meter tall, producing elongated, cylindrical peppercorns crowned with a pointed "nose." Each elongated peppercorn weighs 110–120 grams. Its characteristic deep red color indicates biological maturity. The fruits are juicy, firm, and possess an incredibly pleasant aroma. Another attractive feature of the Gorn variety is its resistance to a number of dangerous crop diseases.

F1 Mammoth Tusks

A hybrid plant that manages to impress experienced growers with the size of its fruits. The bushes, reaching a meter in height, are adorned with 12 large peppers. Each one is 28 cm long and weighs 250-300 grams. The green color will change, turning a beautiful shade of yellow, and then red. The peppers have a sweet flavor, and the flesh is tender yet meaty. Mammoth tusks can be safely canned, but it's best to choose the sliced variety. An excellent salad variety, also suitable for appetizers.

A major advantage of mammoth tusks is not only their immunity to viral diseases, but also their ability to thrive in less-than-perfect soil.

Python

This variety is characterized by the unusual size of not only its fruits but also its bushes. The plant often reaches one and a half meters in height. It has a moderate number of leaves, and the bush is semi-spreading. Python differs from many varieties in its large fruits, measuring 27 cm and weighing up to 80 grams. The walls are thin, only 0.3 cm thick. Python peppers remind gardeners of a number of other unusual peppers, but this variety stands out among them for its pleasant sweet flavor and juicy flesh. Python peppers are beautiful in appearance, with a glossy red sheen due to the smooth surface of the fruit. When unripe, the peppercorns remain bright green.

Their main characteristic is the absence of the bitterness typical of thin-walled peppers. It's sometimes possible to harvest up to 4 kilograms of these peppers from a square meter.

Yield reviews

Maxim:

"I recently started growing the Khottabych variety. It's the only pepper in my garden that grows so vigorously and isn't susceptible to disease. I absolutely adore this plant."

Olga:

“I especially like the Red Elephant, which always produces a lot of fruit, all of the same high quality.”

Veronica:

"I love tall peppers. My favorite is the Red Horn. It's easy to care for, and the yield is always maximum."

Gleb:

"In three years of growing Oryen, it has never let me down. The bushes are small, but they produce fruit like crazy."

Vadim:

"I discovered the wonderful Pastukh variety last year. Of all the peppers I've grown, this one is the most stable and produces a large harvest."

Anna:

"I planted Sugar Horn for the first time this year. Signs of bacterial spot appeared, but I managed to quickly resolve the problem, and the pepper plants continued to grow vigorously."