A ranking of the best pepper varieties resistant to Fusarium wilt.

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Fusarium wilt is a fungal disease that affects garden crops. The fusarium-resistant varieties listed below also boast increased resistance to other viral and fungal diseases. Depending on the location, some varieties may produce higher or lower yields. These varieties require a standard watering and fertilizing regimen.

Which peppers are resistant to Fusarium wilt?

Selective cultivation methods and natural resistance to Fusarium wilt make these varieties ideal candidates for planting in any garden. The disease itself is insidious:

detection is possible only at the middle stage of development;
the fungus blocks the communicating channels with organic substances;
the plant is unable to photosynthesize and develop normally;
Fusarium fungus is transmitted through agricultural machinery and plant waste, where it is stored for up to 3 years;
The plant cannot be cured, it only needs to be dug up and burned.

Therefore, fusarium wilt is an unwelcome guest in any gardener's garden. Plant breeders have developed pepper varieties resistant to fusarium wilt.

Ox Ear

The Ox's Ear is a sweet pepper variety that requires quite a bit of care, but is resistant to a significant number of diseases. Its flavor is a pleasant bonus: the flesh is not bitter even at the ripening stage. This pepper is ideal for fresh or pickled consumption. Ripeness is determined by its color. The fruits gradually transition from a rich green to dark shades of red. A ripe pepper weighs 200 grams, and the yield per square meter can reach 3 kilograms.

Attention!

This variety is very demanding when it comes to planting conditions. It requires plenty of light and warmth for favorable germination. Pre-growing season, rainwater is preferred, and during the growing season, root watering is recommended.

Darina

In addition to its resistance to fungal diseases, Darina is capable of bearing fruit and growing in unfavorable temperatures. The plant itself is short, semi-standard, growing to 50-55 cm. Peppers ripen to a weight of 100 grams and a wall thickness of 6 mm. At technical maturity, the color is yellow, but at biological maturity, it reaches red.

This variety is equally suitable for cultivation in the open ground and in a closed greenhouse. It yields 6 kilograms per square meter. Darina is also resistant to verticillium wilt.

Dobrynya

The Dobrynya variety, true to its name, is resistant to a number of diseases, including fusarium. A ripe pepper weighs 100 grams, and its cross-section is up to 5 millimeters thick. The peppers form a prism and turn red when ripe. Experienced gardeners recommend growing Dobrynya in a vegetable garden rather than in a plastic greenhouse.

The variety ripens early, producing fruit within 95 days of full germination. Dobrynya boasts a consistent yield of 13 kilograms per square meter.

Beglitsky

A pepper variety that produces cone-shaped fruits that turn red when biologically ripe. In addition to fusarium, it is also resistant to alternaria and tobacco mosaic. The plant is short, reaching 75-85 cm. The fruits are shelf-stable and transport well, weighing up to 70 grams. Beglitsky is a variety that grows equally well in greenhouses and open ground. The wall thickness of a mature fruit is 4-5 cm.

Attention!

Alternaria wilt is a dangerous fungal disease, similar to fusarium wilt. It causes black spots on peppers, which turn them watery and soon become covered in mold.

Hercules

Hercules is a late-ripening pepper variety that turns bright red as it ripens. The peppers grow into cube-shaped plants with rounded corners, with walls 5-7 mm thick. Fruiting takes 135-145 days from planting. Many experienced gardeners praise this variety for its flavor and its wide range of culinary uses. Hercules' squat bush is neither tall nor spreading, reaching only 50 cm.

True to its name, this variety is quite robust and resistant not only to disease but also to extreme weather conditions. Therefore, this pepper can be grown in areas with less favorable climates. However, it's best to avoid overly exposed areas subject to strong seasonal winds.

Bulgarian

The Bulgarian pepper is a mid-season variety, producing fruit within 130 days of germination. The fruit is cone-shaped, weighing 150-200 grams and with a wall thickness of 5-7 mm. Bulgarian peppers can be grown in both plastic greenhouses and open ground, with similar yields.

When grown in large quantities, it yields 50 tons per hectare. In addition to fusarium, the Bulgarian variety is resistant to alternaria. At biological maturity, it reaches a red hue and has a glossy finish.

Rostov Jubilee

A mid-season pepper variety, best planted outdoors. The period from sprouting to ripening is 115 days. A single Rostovsky Yubileiny pepper is 4-5 mm thick and weighs 120 grams.

At technical maturity, the pepper turns pale green, turning red as it matures. It's widely used in the home, both fresh and for canning.

Jack

The early-ripening sweet pepper variety Jack begins bearing fruit by 105-110 days after planting. It grows just as well in a greenhouse as it does in the open ground. The bush develops into a low-growing plant, reaching a total height of 55-60 cm. The variety's yield is standardized, with a potential yield of 5-6 kilograms of pepper per square meter.

Jack peppers stand out for their unusual orange color when biologically ripe. A ripe pepper weighs 150-200 grams.

Sweet Everest

Despite its impressive name, this variety is not particularly tall. The bush is medium-sized, 40-45 cm, and not spreading. Fruit weight reaches 150-200 grams, and the total yield per hectare is estimated at 160-400 centners, depending on growing conditions.

Peppers are equally useful for marinades, salads, and other culinary applications. Their walls vary in thickness, reaching up to 9 mm.

A gift from Moldova

This fruitful pepper variety yields up to 7 kilograms per square meter of planting. It has a medium ripening period. Gift of Moldova produces ripe fruit 115-130 days after planting. This variety is suitable for both greenhouse and vegetable garden cultivation.

The bush grows small, up to 50 cm. Sweet peppers They grow in a cone shape, weighing 100-120 grams each. The typical wall thickness is 5 mm. They thrive at temperatures no lower than 20 degrees Celsius.

Zhanna

This pepper is an early-ripening variety, maturing in 106 days. It grows well both under plastic cover and in open ground. The average plant height is 40-50 cm. The bush is compact and holds 15 fruits. Their shape resembles an elongated cone, with a glossy, smooth texture. While growing, the peppers are light green, and when ripe, they are dark red. The wall thickness is 8-9 mm. Each pepper weighs 90-100 grams. The Zhanna variety is versatile and can be used in any dish. The flavor is high, but the aroma is subtle.

This is interesting!

Valued by gardeners for its resistance to fusarium wilt, long shelf life, transportability, and undemanding nature when growing alongside other vegetables and crops. Yields 6.5 kg per square meter.

The dangerous disease fusarium is not treatable. Therefore when choosing a pepper variety, it's worth considering this fact. Fortunately, there are many resistant varieties; they're easy to maintain and grow without problems in any garden plot. Proper soil care and preventative measures will preserve the harvest.