Espartano F1 is an early, high-yielding sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) hybrid bred by Sakata. Suitable for glass and polythene greenhouses, tunnels and open field.
Fruit and plant
- Yellow, blocky fruits
- Fruit weight 250–270 g
- Thick, fleshy walls of 7–9 mm
- Up to 10–14 fruits per plant
- Strong root system, disease resistant
Growing
- Sowing for seedlings: February – April, depth 0.5 cm
- Germination temperature: 24–26 °C
- Planting out: May – June
- Spacing: 30 × 30 cm
- Harvest: July – September
- Soil: rich in humus, well drained, pH 6.5
Seeds
- Packet contains: 5 seeds
- Category: ST, EU rules and standards
- Producer: SIA Agrimatco Latvia, Latvia
- Seed country of origin: India
