Sweet pepper 'First Love' is a medium-early hybrid with a maturity period of 70-75 days after transplanting. The plant is compact, low-growing, and bushy, with good growth energy and abundant foliage, providing a good leaf cover. The hybrid is highly adaptable to growing conditions, resistant to stress, blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, and other viral diseases, making it low-maintenance and reliable for cultivation in open ground.
The fruits have a conical shape with a rounded or blunt tip, weighing between 110 to 140 grams. In technical ripeness, they are light green, and in biological ripeness, they turn into a rich red color with a waxy coating. The fruits are dense, thick-walled, with a small seed cavity, measuring 6-7 cm in diameter and 16-18 cm in length. The flesh is uniform, juicy, and firm, providing excellent taste and attractive market appearance.
This hybrid is highly transportable due to its thick fruit walls and can withstand long-term storage. It is ideally suited for industrial processing and is also used for fresh dishes, canning, and freezing. Due to its characteristics, 'First Love' is an excellent choice for both farmers and the processing industry.
