In a vegetable such as Bulgarian pepper, varieties differ not only in color

Sweet pepper got its name due to the large work of breeders from Bulgaria, who managed to bring out different varieties of large-bodied sweet pepper. The birthplace of this culture is America, where it is now found in the wild. Bulgarian peppers are sweet to the taste and so different from wild pepper, which is its distant ancestor, which many consider to be different cultures. But they have more in common, in addition, agrotechnics do not have big differences in cultivation .

Bulgarian pepper variety "one" has a red color. Such a bright coloration is given to it by pigments carotene and lycopene. It has a lot more vitamin A than peppers, which have a green or yellow color. Therefore, nutritionists recommend this variety to children who grow very fast. The need for this vitamin they have very high. Research scientists have shown that pepper varieties "one" is very useful for smokers. As it turned out, there is an acute shortage of vitamin A in their bodies.

Red Bulgarian pepper contains a large amount of lycopene, which allows 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 has a lot of potassium, it is recommended to eat people with heart diseases. This variety also has a lot of phosphorus, which is useful to almost everyone, as it is necessary for the full work of the nervous system and the construction of bones.

Due to the relatively small content of coloring pigments, the green color of the pepper is Bulgarian "Atlantic" pepper. It has fewer calories, and therefore it is often used with different dietary options. This pepper contains many phytosterols. It is these substances of vegetable origin that reduce the content of bad cholesterol, and therefore protect the vessels from atherosclerosis. In addition, they promote normal fat metabolism.

Strangely enough, but most gardeners prefer Bulgarian pepper, whose varieties have a red color. Perhaps this is because everyone is just used to the fact that a ripe vegetable should be painted that way. However, now in the gardens, although gradually, but the peppers are yellow and green. The combination of different varieties of this vegetable allows you to achieve a more balanced taste and get the full range of nutrients.

In a heat-loving culture such as Bulgarian pepper, varieties differ in maturity. There are early, middle and late. They differ in the number of days that pass from the moment of emergence to the entry into the fruiting phase. Late varieties are grown only in the southernmost regions of our country or in greenhouses. Bulgarian pepper of early varieties usually does not differ in the large sizes of bushes and does not need a garter and formation. But there are exceptions to this rule. The main advantage of these varieties is the early harvest. It is in the beginning of summer that the body needs vitamins and trace elements, and pepper will help make nutrition more balanced. Average varieties, as a rule, are distinguished by higher yields and larger fruits. Often they need support and competent formation of bushes.

The best option is to plant the Bulgarian pepper of several varieties and maturation periods. This will allow to enjoy this tasty and useful vegetable throughout the summer. At the present time a large number of varieties with different shape and size of fruits have been bred. There are a lot of hybrids that make it possible to get a stable harvest in almost all parts of the country. It is rather difficult to talk about any specific grades without binding to the region. Although such varieties as "Californian miracle", "gogoshary", "cardinal", etc., found their admirers in different regions. Every year there is a huge number of new varieties and hybrids of peppers. They are distinguished by good taste qualities and high resistance to various diseases, which these plants have a lot.

Choosing the seeds of Bulgarian pepper in the store, you should learn the information that is necessarily on each pack. Particular attention should be paid to the shelf life and integrity of the pack.