Sweet pepper got its name thanks to the great work of breeders from Bulgaria, who managed to develop various varieties of large-fruited sweet pepper. The birthplace of this culture is America, where even now this plant is found in the wild. Bell pepper tastes sweet and is so different from wild hot pepper, which is its distant ancestor, that many consider them different cultures. But they have much more in common, besides the agricultural technology of growing does not have big differences.
The bell peppers of the "single" variety are red. Carotene and lycopene pigments give him such a bright color. It contains much more vitamin A than in peppers, which have a green or yellow color. Therefore, nutritionists recommend this variety to children who grow very quickly. The need for this vitamin is very high. Research scientists have proved that pepper varieties "single" is very useful for smokers. As it turned out, their body has an acute shortage of vitamin A.
Red bell pepper contains a large amount of lycopene, which allows you to strengthen the human immune system, protects against the occurrence of malignant tumors.
The variety of yellow pepper is called "indalo". Due to the fact that it contains a lot of potassium, it is recommended to eat it for people with heart diseases. This variety also has a lot of phosphorus, which is useful for almost everyone, as it is necessary for the full functioning of the nervous system and the construction of bones.
Due to the relatively low content of coloring pigments, Atlantic pepper is of green color. It has fewer calories, and therefore it is often used for different types of diets. This pepper contains many phytosterions. It is these substances of plant origin that reduce the content of bad cholesterol, and therefore protect the vessels from atherosclerosis. In addition, they contribute to normal fat metabolism.
Oddly enough, but most gardeners prefer bell peppers, the varieties of which are red. Perhaps this is because everyone is simply used to the fact that a ripe vegetable should be painted that way. However, at present, in the gardens, although gradually, yellow and green peppers are appearing. The combination of different varieties of this vegetable allows you to achieve a more balanced taste and get the whole complex of nutrients.
In a heat-loving crop such as bell pepper, varieties also vary in maturity. There are early, middle and late. They differ in the number of days that pass from the moment of emergence of seedlings to the entry into the fruiting phase. Later varieties are grown only in the southernmost regions of our country or in greenhouses. Bell peppers of early varieties usually do not differ in the large size of the bushes and do not need garter and formation. But there are exceptions to this rule. The main advantage of these varieties is an early harvest. It is at the beginning of summer that the body needs vitamins and minerals, and pepper will help make nutrition more balanced. Medium varieties, as a rule, are characterized by higher productivity and large fruits. Often they need support and competent formation of bushes.
The best option is to plant bell peppers of several varieties and ripening dates. This will allow you to enjoy this delicious and healthy vegetable throughout the summer. Currently, a large number of varieties with various shapes and sizes of fruits are bred. There are many hybrids that allow you to get a stable harvest in almost any part of the country. It’s rather difficult to talk about specific varieties without reference to the region. Although such varieties as the “California miracle”, “Gogoshary”, “Cardinal”, etc., found their admirers in various regions. Every year there is a huge number of new varieties and hybrids of peppers. They are distinguished by good taste and high resistance to various diseases, which these plants have a lot.
When choosing seeds of bell pepper in a store, you should study the information that is necessarily on each pack. Particular attention should be paid to the shelf life and integrity of the pack.