Campari F1 is a long sweet pepper hybrid developed by Daehnfeldt, known for its superior-quality fruits, highly appreciated both for fresh consumption and processing. This hybrid is ideal for cultivation in open fields and greenhouses, thanks to its adaptability to various climatic conditions and soils.
Key Features:
- Fruit Type:
- Long fruits, bright red in color, with a uniform shape and thick walls.
- The flesh is firm and sweet, perfect for fresh consumption or for processing into stuffed peppers, juices, and more.
- Size:
- Fruits reach a length of 20–25 cm and a width of 7–8 cm.
- High Yield:
- Very productive plants, offering a high yield of large, uniform peppers.
- Disease Resistance:
- Campari F1 offers good resistance to common pepper diseases, such as leaf curl and mosaic.
- Early Maturity:
- The hybrid reaches maturity quickly, allowing for a fast harvest and enabling farmers to enter the market early.
- Adaptability:
- Well-suited to various climatic and soil conditions, making it suitable for both open fields and protected cultivation (greenhouses, tunnels).
Farmer Benefits:
- High-Quality Fruits: Large peppers with intense red color that attract consumers and traders.
- Early Harvest: Provides a fast harvest, allowing for a prolonged sales season and quick income.
- Disease Resistance: The natural protection against major diseases reduces the need for chemical treatments, ensuring a healthy crop.
Cultivation Tips:
- Planting Density:
- 20,000–30,000 plants/ha for open fields, with higher density in greenhouses.
- Soil:
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Irrigation:
- Regular irrigation is essential to support uniform growth and fruit development.
- Fertilization:
- Balanced fertilization to support rapid growth and high-quality fruit production.
- Crop Protection:
- A crop protection program is recommended to prevent pest infestations and common diseases.
Campari F1 is ideal for farmers looking for a long sweet pepper hybrid with large, uniform fruits, superior quality, early harvest, and good disease resistance.
