Top 10 Pepper Varieties Resistant to Verticillium Wilt

Verticillium wilt is a dangerous disease that can destroy vegetable crops. Peppers are particularly susceptible: plants become easily infected and then wilt before your eyes. To avoid such problems and preserve your seedlings, choose verticillium-resistant pepper varieties for planting. These varieties have strong immune systems and are resistant to bacterial attack.

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This hybrid plant boasts excellent seed germination and early fruiting, beginning 80 days after planting. The bushes are vigorous, reaching 50-70 cm in height. Each bush produces 10-12 red peppers at a time. The peppers weigh 200 g each, with 1 cm thick walls. The fruits are crisp, sweet, and juicy. The harvest is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. Fresh peppers can be stored for up to 2 months.

Claudio Suitable for open-ground cultivation in the central and southern regions of the country, the variety is best grown under plastic cover in Siberia. It has good frost and drought resistance. The hybrid is resistant to verticillium wilt and other diseases due to its high immunity. Claudio's advantages include:

• early ripening period;
• frost resistance;
• fruits of good quality;
• small bushes;
• disease resistance.

Claudio is a bit fussy in terms of care: plants require regular watering and plenty of sunlight to achieve vibrant color.

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The hybrid is well suited for greenhouse cultivation. Kakadu varietyHarvesting begins in the second half of summer, with a 130 cm gap between germination and ripening. The bushes grow spreading and large, requiring support. Mature plants reach 1.5 m in height. The yield is high: each bush produces 3-4 kg of peppers per season.

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The fruits have an elongated, unusual shape, ranging from 20 to 30 cm in length. They weigh up to 500 g and can be yellow or red. Kakadu peppers are often used in making lecho and pickling. They are also suitable for fresh consumption, as they have a pleasant flavor, juicy flesh, and a delicious crunch when bitten. The advantages of Kakadu peppers include:

• good taste;
• attractive appearance;
• resistance to fungal and viral diseases;
• The fruit walls are thin, 4-6 mm.

Gardeners note the average ripening time of the fruit as a drawback to growing Kakadu. Moreover, due to the spreading bushes, the plants require a fair amount of space in the greenhouse, as they don't like to be left uncultivated.

Nafanya

The bushes are semi-determinate and standard. Height varies depending on growing conditions and ranges from 70 to 140 cm. Both greenhouse and outdoor planting are possible. When grown under plastic, the bushes produce more fruit, and the peppers grow faster. Biological maturity occurs after 120 days of cultivation. The yield is 3.5 kg per plant.

These sweet-flavored peppers have red skins, 6-8 mm thick. Each pepper is 11-12 cm long and has three sides. They store well at home. The primary use of the harvest is fresh consumption. They are great for stuffing, baking, and slicing into salads. Nafanya is also widely used for preserves. This variety is resistant to viruses and fungal spores and is resistant to verticillium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. Nafanya has many positive qualities:

• compact bushes;
• ease of care;
• ability to withstand frost;
• universal use of the crop;
• long-term storage.

Nafanya has no shortcomings. It is very popular among Russian gardeners.

Tomboy

Sorvanets is a high-yielding, early-ripening variety. Peppers ripen 85-90 days after planting. The plants are neat, reaching no more than 90 cm in height. Sorvanets is ideal for planting in small outdoor plots or a small greenhouse. The bushes tolerate temperature fluctuations well and can be grown outdoors.

A single bush produces 25-30 peppers at a time. At technical maturity, the peppers are yellow, later turning red-orange. The peppers are ribbed, with a wall thickness of 6-7 mm, and weigh 100-160 g. They have an attractive conical shape. The flavor is sweet, without bitterness. Gardeners enjoy growing peppers simply for eating straight from the garden; they are less often used for preserves. The main advantages of the Sorvanyets variety are:

• early ripening period;
• friendly fruiting;
• small size of bushes;
• good taste characteristics;
• resistance to verticillium wilt and other crop diseases.

There are no complaints about the Sorvanets variety; on the contrary, gardeners speak positively about it.

Bagration

Agronomists recommend the Bagration variety for planting in unheated greenhouses and outdoors. The plants are undemanding to weather conditions and can withstand light night frosts. The fruits ripen 120 days after germination. The plants are semi-determinate, spreading, and require staking. The stems reach almost a meter in height. The planting density is no more than 8 plants per square meter.

The peppers have a beautiful color and a regular shape. The skin is yellow-orange, and the fruit weighs up to 150 g. The skin is dense, 8 mm thick. Each plant produces 15 peppers, all ripening simultaneously. Homemakers use Bagration peppers for slicing into salads, stuffing, and stewing. The variety makes excellent preserves, including lecho, sauces, juices, and appetizers. The variety is resistant to verticillium wilt and is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and blossom-end rot.

Bagration's merits include:

• high yield;
• good taste;
• beautiful appearance;
• ease of cultivation.

Bagration is demanding of the growing soil and requires regular fertilization with organic and mineral fertilizers.

Bogatyr

This variety is beloved by gardeners for its high yield and ease of cultivation. Planting seedlings under plastic is preferred, but in regions with a stable climate, growing outdoors is possible. The plants have many branches and grow to a height of 60 cm. The crown is distinguished by lush, long-lasting flowering. Ripening begins 120 days after germination. The yield per square meter is 8 kg. Bogatyr They are grown on an industrial scale: 400 kg of ripe, tasty peppers can be harvested per hectare.

The fruits grow green, then turn bright red. The skin is very thin, about 5 mm. Weight: 140-170 g. Bogatyr is grown for fresh consumption, but the harvest can be used for snacks and other preserves. Bogatyr has strong immune properties: verticillium wilt, late blight, and rot are not a problem for the variety. The advantages of Bogatyr are listed below:

• drought resistance;
• good immunity;
• general purpose;
• correct shape of fruits;
• excellent taste characteristics.

Among the disadvantages, gardeners note extended fruiting and a long ripening period.

Pioneer

The compact bushes of the Pioneer variety are ideal for a small garden plot. They thrive in variable climates and tolerate temperature fluctuations. This variety is ideal for planting in open ground. The bushes reach 70 cm in height and require no support. The stems are upright and vigorous. The peppers ripen 120 days after planting. The yield is stable, with each plant producing 2-3 kg of peppers.

The peppers are red with a glossy sheen. They are cone-shaped and ribbed. The fruits weigh up to 100 g and are ideal for home canning. The flesh is juicy and sweet. Pioneer has many positive qualities:

• possibility of outdoor planting;
• easy care;
• small plant height;
• good taste.

Among the disadvantages, they note the need for good lighting, so the planting site is chosen in a well-lit area.

The firstborn of Siberia

The mid-season variety was bred in the West Siberian region and is famous resistance to low temperaturesThe plants can be planted in open ground or under plastic cover. The plants are robust in appearance, with strong, thick stems reaching only half a meter in height. No staking is required. The variety demonstrates its strong immune system and is resistant to verticillium wilt and other diseases.

The fruit is pyramidal in shape and bright red or yellow in color. It has 4-5 prominent edges. The peppers are small in weight—approximately 50-60 g. The flesh has a good flavor, distinctly sweet, rich in juice, and a pleasant crunch when bitten. The Pervenets yields 4 kg of fruit per meter planted, provided proper cultivation techniques are followed.

The advantages of the Firstborn are:

• sweetness of fruits and small size;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• universal use of the crop;
• fruit shelf life.

To ensure a good harvest, prepare fertile soil for the Pervenets plant in advance. It should contain peat and humus; peppers grow poorly in loamy soil.

Darina

These compact, semi-spreading plants are suitable for outdoor planting, as well as under plastic. The bushes reach 60 cm in height and do not require trellis support. The plant produces fruits evenly, with up to 10 fruits at a time. Full ripening takes 110 days from the start of cultivation. The yield is around 3-4 kg per square meter. Darina is considered a trouble-free variety: it is resistant to viral and fungal infections and grows well in loamy soil.

The peppers change color from yellow to red in the second half of summer, and the skin takes on a luscious glossy sheen. The walls are thin, just 5 mm thick. The peppers are cone-shaped and weigh 100 g. The fruits are perfect for fresh consumption, but they are also suitable for home cooking and preserves.

Darina's advantages include:

• friendly ripening of fruits;
• compactness of plants;
• general purpose;
• resistance to diseases.

Peppers don't tolerate infrequent watering, as they don't thrive in soil that's too dry. Water the plants regularly, after sunset.

Ilya Muromets

The standard bush is small, reaching 60 cm in height. Staking is not necessary, as the stems are upright and quite thick. Ripening begins 120 days after germination. The variety is suitable for outdoor cultivation, but greenhouse planting is also encouraged. Ilya Muromets has high resistance to verticillium wilt, late blight, and rot, and the risk of fungal spores and viruses is minimal.

At technical maturity, the peppers are green; over time, after 2-3 weeks, they turn red with a smooth, glossy skin 5 mm thick. The peppers are trapezoidal in shape, without transverse ribbing. The peppers weigh an average of 200-250 g. This variety is excellent for fresh consumption and makes delicious homemade pickles and snacks. The positive qualities of Ilya Muromets include:

• small height of bushes;
• unpretentiousness in breeding;
• excellent taste;
• strong immune capacity;
• frost resistance.

Gardeners say that the variety has no shortcomings and recommend it for planting.

Pepper varieties with strong immune properties grow faster than other varieties and rarely suffer from diseases. However, to prevent verticillium wilt, preventative measures are taken: water the soil with antifungal agents beforehand, and treat the seedlings with fungicides once or twice. This combination of measures will help minimize the risk of infection and strengthen the plant's defenses.