Pepper Machete

The sharp character of Machete: is this variety for you?

The Machete pepper from the Gavrish breeding firm is a specialized tool for those seeking a balance between early harvest times and yield stability under various conditions. Unlike many ornamental 'fire' peppers, this hybrid is focused specifically on productivity and resilience against pathogens.

Key Advantages

• Ripening Speed: Technical maturity is reached in just 55–65 days. This makes it a favorite for short summer seasons, allowing a harvest before the onset of mass disease outbreaks.
• Immune Status: A major challenge for growers is viral infection. Machete possesses strong genetic resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus and other common mosaic viruses, significantly reducing the need for chemical treatments.
• Cultivation Versatility: The hybrid performs consistently well in both open fields and glass greenhouses.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruits have a classic conical shape with a weight of 30–40 grams. A wall thickness of 2–3 mm is optimal for hot peppers: it is enough to maintain juiciness, yet allows the fruit to dry quickly for spice production. It is an ideal choice for whole-fruit canning, pickling, or drying.

Who is this hybrid for?

Machete is the choice for farmers and gardeners who value 'insurance' against viral diseases. Its limitation is the wall thickness, making it unsuitable for those looking for 'fleshy' peppers. However, for connoisseurs of pungent taste and high commercial quality, this Gavrish variety is a reliable and efficient work tool.