Capsicum annuum L.
CALIPSO is a medium-early sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum L.) from PlantiCo. Fruits ripen 70–75 days after the seedlings are planted out.
Variety features
- Plant height: 50–55 cm
- Each plant sets 14–18 fruits
- Rectangular (blocky) fruits, 8–9 cm long and 7–8 cm wide
- Wall thickness: 6–8 mm
- Fruit weight: 140–180 g
- Colour: light green when unripe, yellow at physiological ripeness
Growing
- Recommended for unheated tunnels and open field
- Sow in seedling trays or pots from February to April
- Seedlings aged 40–60 days are planted in glass or film greenhouses
- Planting density: 2.5–3 plants per m²
Use
The fruits are eaten fresh, in salads, sauces and soups, and are suitable for preserving.
Seed weight per pack: 0.5 g.
