Capsicum annuum L.
Mercedes is a sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum L.) bred by the Polish company PlantiCo. A mid-early, high-yielding variety recommended for the open field and unheated plastic tunnels; it can also be grown in a greenhouse or in a container on a balcony or terrace.
Variety characteristics
- Plants upright and low, about 60 cm tall
- Growing period: 70–75 days
- Fruits long and narrow, triangular in longitudinal section with a pointed tip
- Fruit weight: 130–150 g; wall thickness 6–7 mm; 1–3 seed chambers
- Skin smooth, slightly ribbed, with a strong gloss
- Colour: light green to green when unripe, dark red when fully ripe
- Resistant to diseases, especially tobacco mosaic virus and rots
Growing
- Sow for seedlings in pots or trays from February to April
- At 20–22 °C the seeds germinate in 8–14 days
- Plant out 40–60-day-old seedlings at 50 × 50 cm; in a greenhouse 2.5–3 plants per m²
- Choose a sunny, warm place sheltered from wind
Use
For fresh eating and processing: salads, sauces, soups and preserves.
Packet: 0.5 g of seeds.
