KAPIYA

Technical Profile: May Tohumculuk Kapiya Pepper

The hybrid developed by May Tohumculuk is a Kapiya-type pepper specifically engineered for intensive commercial production. Its core value lies in balancing high-yield indeterminate growth with environmental adaptability.

Fruit Architecture and Agronomic Specifications

The fruit dimensions (18 cm length by 9 cm diameter) categorize this variety as a large-fruited conical pepper. A wall thickness of 5-6 mm provides the critical trade-off between the structural density required for long-distance transport and the juiciness demanded by processors and fresh market retailers. The maturation process, shifting from dark green at technical ripeness to vibrant red at biological maturity, is remarkably uniform, ensuring predictable harvest cycles and high pack-out rates.

Adaptability and Phytosanitary Resilience

The genetic foundation of this hybrid includes resistance to two major agricultural pathogens: Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). For growers, this translates into significantly reduced risk of crop failure, particularly in glasshouse environments where high planting density exacerbates pathogen transmission. The indeterminate growth habit necessitates pruning and trellising, a practice justified by the substantial volume of high-quality biomass produced under both field and controlled conditions.

Resulting from the collaboration between May Seed and Bonduelle Portugal S.A., this variety maintains consistent performance across various growing environments, effectively mitigating post-harvest quality losses and logistics challenges.