According to data just obtained, Green Pepper Sailfish has performed exceptionally well in a screening trial in the Komatipoort area, confirming the excellent results seen in previous trials in other time slots and with other growers.
This newest positive data was obtained from a trial conducted at DIP Boerdery-many thanks for diligently conducting the trial! It was Phytophthora and Bacterial leaf spot 0-10 resistances. These attributes combined to ensure that Sailfish came into production earlier than competing varieties, giving high yields. Fruit sizes were predominantly between 150-200g and of a very high quality, ensuring a high pack out percentage for the grower. Given that growing conditions were way below optimum, these results documented are so much more impressive.
Hygrotech has and is currently conducting trials across different areas to measure the adaptability of this variety and so far, all the results obtained have been very positive, including those from the Northwest.
A demand for seed from growers who have trialed this variety, is an indication of its market acceptance among growers as it obviously satisfies their needs in terms of its growth habit, yield, and consumer satisfaction.
Specifications
- Strong growth habit
- High yields
- Fruit size: 150-200g
- Resistance to Phytophthora and Bacterial leaf spot 0-10
(Written by Francois Mostert, Nelspruit)
