Yellow blocky pepper Calcio

Calcio

Calcio has been a real game changer in the greenhouse market with a very high level of Powdery mildew resistance. It ensures consistent high yields on a compact plant with excellent leaf cover. The perfect blocky fruit with good yellow colour is perfect for the pre-pack markets.

Plant characteristics

  • Vigour - Strong

  • Habit/type - Medium compact

  • Shape – Perfect blocky

  • Leaf cover – Strong canopy, large leaves with excellent cover

Fruit characteristics

  • Colour development - Green to yellow

  • Wall thickness - Thick

  • Smoothness - Smooth

Plant population guide

20 000 to 25 000 plants per hectare
Crop
Pepper
Crop Type
Blocky
Subtype
F1 hybrid sweet pepper
Resistance HR
Tm:0-3
Resistance IR
TSWV:0/Lt
Growing Method
Greenhouse, Net house
Colour
Yellow
Country
Namibia, South Africa
Maturity
Medium to early, 70 to 80 days for green and 90 to 100 days for yellow
Plant type
F1 Hybrid
Suited for
Pre-packing, Bulk-packaging