Western Pepper CROP GUIDE

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Naples Research Station

This station lies just south of the frost line in Florida, allowing two generations per year of most crops. It includes more than 100 open-field acres and contains more than 60,000 square feet of greenhouse space, as well as controlled growth environments and laboratories.

Pasco Seed Processing Facility

This 40-acre, 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility processes both large-seeded and small-seeded vegetables. It houses a unique, two-pass drying system that most closely resembles natural drying in the field. Seed is stored within optimal parameters of temperature and humidity, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality seed.

Woodland Research Station

This station serves as a hub for cereal, corn, cucurbit and fruiting vegetable research in the California Central Valley and is home to the Syngenta Cucurbit Research Center of Excellence.

Vero Beach Research Center

This industry-leading facility combines the latest technologies with practical, hands-on field testing. The 12-month growing season allows scientists to generate multiple seasons of field data per year.

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High-quality peppers for the western U.S.

NEW! UpbeatUpbeat is an open field blocky pepper variety that produces high yields of extra-large and large fruits with rich, distinctively dark green color. It is early to harvest for growers seeking quick returns and offers excellent internal color for dual purpose fresh/red roaster market.

NEW! TrifectaIdeal for the California coast and northern San Joaquin Valley, Trifecta is a triple purpose variety for the fresh green market, red roaster and green processing markets. Trifecta offers TSWV resistance for increased grower peace of mind.

Hunter• Exceptionally dark green color and

glossy appearance

• Consistently smooth, high-quality, four-lobed fruit

• High percentage of extra-large fruit

• Produces early marketable yields to capture higher fruit prices

Crusader• Blocky, large and extra-large fruit hold

their shape and firmness under a range of conditions

• Large leaves and very good canopy to protect fruit

• Recomended for coastal California plantings

• Grower-friendly variety that provides reliable yields

• High percentage of extra-large and large-sized fruits enhances downstream value

• Firm fruits are easy to pick and minimize handling losses at harvest

• Well-adapted to the coastal production regions of California

• High yields of extra-large dark green fruit for fresh market that command best prices

• Earliness brings a quick return on investment for growers

• Holding ability maximizes red roaster market opportunities

• TSWV resistance reduces field losses

• Deep scarlet red inside and out for red roaster market

• Ideal pepper for the dual purpose fresh/red roaster market

• Yield advantage in processing segments due to high fruit weight

CutlassA green-to-red blocky variety, Cutlass is well adapted for open field production in all growing regions affected by thrips populations. Cutlass produces high marketable yields with few culls even under stressful weather conditions.

• Strong plant structure with excellent leaf coverage prevents yield loss to sunburn

• Continuous fruit setting allows multiple harvests during the production season

• Consistently large percentage of extra-large fruit with attractive dark green color and glossy appearance

• Powerful disease package with resistance to TSWV

EncoreEncore is one of the most widely adapted pepper varieties to meet a range of cultural practices, field conditions and planting seasons, and yields an abundant and consistent harvest of well-sized, quality fruit.

• Produces extra-large and large peppers while maintaining high quality

• Consistently delivers smooth fruit with thick walls

• Maintains shape and size, especially in cool temperatures

• Excellent foliage coverage to protect the fruit

• Well suited for most western regions where extra-large fruit is needed

Zarco• High yield performance in the western

U.S., particularly California

• Mostly extra-large and large fruit with shiny, yellow color

• Strong, tall plant with good vigor

• Strong disease package

High-quality peppers for the western U.S.

CompadreA jalapeño hybrid, Compadre features an ability to produce high yields of smooth, low cracking, quality peppers with excellent fruit uniformity. Its highly vigorous plant can make export grade peppers during difficult harvest periods when other varieties cannot.

• High-quality fruit with little cracking

• Vigorous plant with a large harvest window, even in low temperatures

• High yields through many picks

• Well adapted to the majority of production areas

CypressThis green-to-red blocky bell pepper produces high yields of firm, large to extra-large fruit that’s ideal for the middle of season fresh market.

• Good leaf canopy with a sturdy plant for increased sunburn protection

• Ideal for warmer and drier summer harvest locations

• Mid-season maturity with a vigorous plant

Pathogen races are indicated to the right of the abbreviation in parentheses [example: Xcv (1, 2, 3) = bacterial spot caused by races 1, 2, 3 of Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria]. In cases where specific races or strains are not noted, the variety is resistant to some, but not necessarily all known races or strains of the pathogen. For complete disease resistance information, please visit www.vegetables.syngenta-us.com.

PepMoV Pepper mottle virus

PVY Potato virus Y

TEV Tobacco etch virus

Tm Mosaic caused by tobamovirus pathotype

TMV Mosaic caused by tobacco mosaic virus

ToMV Mosaic caused by tomato mosaic virus

TSWV Spotted wilt caused by tomato spotted wilt virus

Xcv Bacterial spot caused by the specified races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria

HR High resistance

IR Intermediate resistance

Disease abbreviation key

Technical data: peppers

Variety Approximate maturity

Plant characteristics Fruit characteristics Fruit color Approximate size at trial

Disease resistance

BLOCKY PEPPER

Upbeat Early Balanced vegetative and fruit growth

Glossy-skinned, blocky fruit Green-to-red Large to extra-large

HR: TSWV/PVY: 1 IR: TSWV: 0

Hunter Early Medium size plant with dark green leaves

Blocky, very uniform, glossy, smooth

Dark green to red

Large to extra-large

HR: TEV / TMV / Xcv: 1-5, 7-9

Cutlass Medium Strong open bush with large leaves

Extra-large, dark green, glossy, blocky and firm

Dark green to red

Extra-large and jumbo

HR: TMV / Xcv: 1-5, 7-9 IR: TSWV: 0

Encore Medium Medium height, very good foliage cover

Blocky to occasionally deep blocky, very smooth, thick-walled

Medium green to red

Large to extra-large

HR: PepMoV / PVY: 0-2

Indra Medium Compact, strong and vigor-ous, broad, dense canopy provides excellent coverage

3- to 4-lobed, blocky, firm Medium green to red

Large to extra-large

HR: PVY: 0 / TEV / Tm: 0

Trifecta Medium Strong plant, good canopy Blocky and thick-walled Dark green to red

Extra-large HR: TMV/ TSWV: 0

Crusader Medium-late Very good cover, large leaf, upright plant

Blocky, excellent firmness Dark green to red

Large to extra-large

HR: PepMoV / PVY: 0-2 / Tm: 0 / TMV / ToMV / Xcv: 1-3

Cypress Late Vigorous plant with good cover to minimize sunburning of fruit

Thick-walled, good firmness

Medium dark green to red

Large to extra-large

HR: PepMoV / PVY / TMV

ELONGATED PEPPER

Rising Sun Early- medium

Vigorous, adapted for both heat and cold

Medium-large, smooth and uniform, bright color

Red Medium-large HR: TMV IR: TSWV: 0

Zarco Medium-late Tall, vigorous plant Shiny, firm Lamuyo-style pepper, attractive color

Green to yellow

Large to extra-large

HR: PVY: 0, 1 / TEV / Tm: 0 / TMV / ToMV

HOT PEPPER

Compadre Medium-late Very vigorous, good tolerance to extreme temperatures

Very uniform, consistently smooth, high quality

Green Large HR: TMV / Xcv 2, 5

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