Chocolony / Chokoloni

Chocolony Pepper: The Benchmark for Professional Greenhouses

In modern greenhouse vegetable production, choosing the right hybrid defines not just yields but the efficiency of the entire sales chain. Rijk Zwaan introduced Chocolony to meet the market demand for a "mini" pepper with impeccable geometry. Unlike standard blocky peppers, this hybrid belongs to the "lamuyo" (elongated cone) type, making it indispensable for the pre-packed produce segment and healthy snacking.

Key Features and Cultivation

Chocolony is an indeterminate plant that requires a high level of agronomic management. Cultivation in glass greenhouses allows the hybrid to reach its full potential:

• Fruit Geometry: A length of 22 cm with a diameter of 6 cm creates a unique visual appeal that stands out on supermarket shelves.
• Ripening Phases: The deep green color in the technical stage transitions to a vibrant red at biological maturity. This offers growers flexibility in harvest timing.
• Weight and Structure: A weight of 100-120 grams with a wall thickness of 3-4 mm makes the fruit crunchy and transport-friendly without the risk of heavy bruising.

Who is this hybrid for?

This variety is an optimal solution for farms focused on retail and HoReCa. Due to the high uniformity of the fruits, Chocolony is perfect for tray packaging, where visual consistency is key. However, it is worth noting that the thin wall (3-4 mm) requires careful handling during packing; this is not a "meaty" pepper for canning, but a refined product for fresh consumption.

If you are looking to increase the added value of your produce through unusual shape and the guaranteed quality of Rijk Zwaan, this hybrid will provide stable results in protected cropping conditions.