Capsicum annuum L.
Kaskada is a sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum L.) from the Polish breeder PlantiCo. It is a mid-early, vigorous variety recommended for unheated plastic tunnels and greenhouses.
Variety characteristics
- Plant height: 70–75 cm
- From transplanting to first harvest: 75–80 days
- 10–15 fruits per plant
- Block-type fruits with a rectangular cross-section
- Fruit weight: 150–170 g; length 10–12 cm, width 8–9 cm
- Wall thickness: 6–8 mm
- Colour: dark green at technical maturity, red at full maturity
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 into a film tunnel or greenhouse, 2.5–3 plants per m², about 50 cm between plants
- 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.
