Varieties, characteristics and descriptions of pepper-shaped varieties of tomatoes, their yield and cultivation
The pepper-shaped orange tomato resembles sweet peppers in its shape. The variety can be not only orange, but also yellow or red. A distinctive feature is a spectacular appearance, pleasant taste and a decent yield.
general characteristics
Pepper tomato varieties are hybrids. They have average fruit ripening limits, which fall on about 110 days. They bear fruit for a long time, if the first harvest is removed in the last days of July, then the last one can be eaten in mid-September.
Most subspecies of pepper tomato belong to the indeterminate group. Some bushes are more than two meters high. In August, it is imperative to pinch the growth point, otherwise the fruits will not form from the new ovaries.
Pepper tomatoes are mostly large-fruited. The weight of the grown fruits can exceed 250 g. The dense, but delicate skin - fleshy, fragrant insides will please in any dish.
Growing is recommended for both greenhouses and open beds in the country. Seedlings are resistant to many unfavorable factors, tolerate a lack of light well. Planting bushes should be carried out at a distance of 50 cm.
The plant does not hold its weight even without fruit; two weeks after transplanting, it is necessary to carry out the tying procedure. Since a lot of lateral branches leave the stem, the extra ones are necessarily removed. If you do not carry out the pinching procedure, then the yield decreases, the development of the plant stops.
When growing tomatoes in the open field it is necessary to form one stem, if care is carried out in a greenhouse, then it is advisable to leave two or three central stems.
Some varieties of pepper tomatoes are the most popular among vegetable growers. Their characteristics and description will help determine the most suitable species for specific growing conditions.
Orange subspecies
Orange-yellow pepper tomatoes belong to the indeterminate group. The description of the variety is not complete without indicating the height of the bush. The stem height can exceed 1.5 meters. A lot of side branches and foliage departs from it. The light green leaves are not very large. They belong to varieties of early ripening. The fruits begin to ripen in 90 days.
The color of the fruit is deep orange, the shape is oblong and can reach a length of 15 cm. The weight is approximately 155 g. The inside is fleshy with sufficient juice content, sweet. The fruits contain a lot of carotene and vitamin C.
Variety of yellow
Yellow pepper-shaped subspecies will delight with high yields.The height of a powerful stem can grow above 180 cm. It bears fruit for a long time, and the first harvest can be done after 115 days.
The peculiarities of the variety are that the golden fruits are small, even, and cylindrical in shape, ripening on clusters of 6 pieces. Weight is about 70 g. Juicy pulp is not very dense, contains few seeds.
The variety is not picky about moisture, but is very fond of light and warmth. Therefore, with a decrease in temperature, development stops.
Experienced vegetable growers have good reviews about the yellow pepper tomato: “I planted the variety first in open ground, but the stem is large and can break from the wind. Therefore, now I grow only in a greenhouse. The look and taste attracts everyone. I water it only once a week, fertilize it with chicken droppings. "
Striped view
Striped pepper tomato is a mid-season species. Before fruiting, about 115 days pass from the moment the seeds are planted. It is a determinant plant. Powerful leafy stem is low, about 70 cm.
Oblong tomatoes, sometimes up to 15 cm long, weighing 85 g, ripen on clusters of 7 pieces. The appearance will attract with its unusual color. The general color is red with yellow, sinuous longitudinal stripes. The skin is dense, prevents cracking.
There are many positive reviews about the striped variety of tomatoes: “I have grown striped tomatoes not a single year in a row. It is not difficult to take care of, the main thing is to tie up the stem in time, loosen and water the soil. The fruits attracted the attention of all neighbors. Next year I will definitely plant other varieties similar to peppers. "
Cuban tomato
Cuban black tomato belongs to the indeterminate group. The height of a bush in a greenhouse can grow 2 meters. The black peppercorn variety will attract attention with a tall bush with hanging branches, on which there are 8 tomatoes. A large harvest can be removed only after 120 days, therefore, referred to as medium late varieties.
The Cuban pepper-like appearance during courtship involves the installation of a support for tying and removing numerous lateral branches. More tomatoes can be harvested if shaped into two stems.
The fruits are brown-black, pepper-shaped, weigh about 180 g. The fleshy base contains practically no seeds. A dense but delicate skin provides good keeping quality.
Red subspecies
In a red pepper tomato, fruits begin to ripen after 105 days. The plant is indeterminate. Can grow taller than 1.6 meters.
The elongated fruits have a red tint when ripe, weigh about 120 g and have a sharp nose at the end. The fleshy, juicy flesh is covered with a thick, dense, smooth skin.
Long numerous fruiting is the main positive quality of the variety. The harvested fruits are stored for a long time and easily transfer a trip over long distances.
Royal view
The royal pepper tomato from the Sedek production company can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is characterized by average fruit ripening boundaries. From the moment the seeds are sown, it can take up to 107 days. It belongs to the indeterminate group and grows above 1.6 meters. There is little foliage on the stem.
The oblong-shaped fruits are colored red-scarlet, at the end you can see a small nose. The average weight is 85 g. They are distinguished by good keeping quality, high resistance to the main pathogens, do not crack when transported over long distances.
Pepper-shaped giant
The pepper giant tomato is mainly intended for growing in a greenhouse. It can grow up to two meters, so tying is indispensable. Fruit ripening begins in 105 days.
Smooth red fruits weigh about 160 g, elongated up to 15 cm. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, fragrant, with few seeds.A good and rich harvest can be harvested if you form a bush in two or even three stems. Stepsons should be removed on time.
Sturdy
Especially for open ground in the Siberian selection, the pepper-shaped Krepysh tomato was bred. Begins to bear fruit abundantly already on the 105th day. The bush is small, only 40 cm high, no need to tie and pinch. Differs in resistance to many viruses and bacteria. Loves additional fertilizing and regular watering.
The color of ripe fruits is pink, weighing about 120 g, oblong shape with a small sharp tip at the base.
A variety called Hugo
Tomato Hugo refers to the mid-late species. Red-scarlet tomatoes have a pepper-like shape, weighing about 200 g. A smooth and dense surface protects the inner juicy pulp, so the harvested crop is stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
It has high immunity to many common tomato diseases. Does not tolerate shady and cold place. Therefore, it is more suitable for greenhouses where the air temperature is about 20 degrees and sufficient lighting.
