Barbie F1

Stable Yields with Minimum Risks

Working with the «Barbie F1» hybrid from Syngenta, you quickly realize why Swiss breeding is considered the gold standard for greenhouse cultivation. This pepper variety is forgiving of microclimate fluctuations and delivers predictable results. When planting this hybrid in a greenhouse, you focus primarily on reliability: the resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and cucumber mosaic virus is not just a marketing claim, but actual protection against losing a portion of your crop mid-season.

Yield and Market Appeal

A maturity period of 55–65 days allows for a quick first turnover. The fruits are uniform with a classic trapezoidal shape, which is critical for packaging and fresh market sales. A weight of 160–190 grams is the «sweet spot» for supermarkets and produce stands. The 6–7 mm wall thickness provides the necessary firmness: the pepper does not soften during transport and maintains its shape perfectly.

Technical Aspects

• Color Stages: In the technical maturity stage, the pepper has a pleasant yellow-white hue, while at full ripeness, it develops a saturated bright red color. This flexibility allows harvesting at different stages depending on market demand.
• Fruit Structure: The 3–4 locule structure ensures excellent cavity consistency, making it convenient for both stuffing and slicing.
• Plant Health: High resistance to viral diseases (pepper mottle, tomato mosaic) eliminates unnecessary expenses on fungicides and insecticides against virus vectors.

If your goal is to achieve high marketable yield in protected ground without the headache caused by viral infections, «Barbie F1» will become a solid foundation for your seasonal business plan. Minimal losses, maximum marketable weight from every plant.