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Varieties Sweet Pepper Production |
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Selecting the best variety is critical for success. There are many factors to consider: |
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Fruit type. Sweet peppers come in many different colors, including green, red, yellow, purple, white and chocolate. Shapes range from spherical to bell to elongated types. Match the fruit type to the preferences of consumers and the overall market. [photos of fruit colors and shapes] |
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Disease resistance. Look for varieties that resist disease. Common diseases in the tropics include bacterial spot (shown), Cercospora leaf spot, tobacco mosaic virus and several other viruses. Adaptation to season. Most sweet pepper varieties are adapted to the cool, dry season when the environment for production is favorable. AVRDC has developed lines that can be grown during the hot, wet season when market prices are higher. |
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