ORANGE STAR

Fruit Architecture: Technical Specifications of "Orange Star"

The selection product from "Selektsentr Lagutniki" is a textbook example of a bell pepper designed for intensive cultivation. The engineering objective was to balance vegetative mass with fruit load. With a weight of 200–250 grams and a wall thickness of 8–9 mm, this hybrid offers excellent shelf life and marketability.

Agronomic Metrics and Morphology

The key feature of this hybrid is its geometry: the 10-12 cm length combined with a 6-7 cm diameter ensures optimal packaging density, which is crucial for logistics. The four-chambered structure (x4) provides structural integrity, reducing mechanical damage during long-distance transportation.

• Vegetation Period: 55–65 days from transplanting. This cycle allows for efficient crop rotation and minimizes field downtime.
• Cultivation Versatility: The hybrid performs reliably in both protected greenhouses and open field environments, thanks to a root system resilient to temperature fluctuations.
• Pericarp Thickness: A 8–9 mm wall thickness places this pepper in the high-yield, "heavy" weight category, highly valued by retailers for its high pulp output.

"Orange Star" by "Selektsentr Lagutniki" is aimed at professional growers who require predictability in terms of weight and size consistency. Minimal variation between individual fruits within a single harvest batch significantly simplifies the post-harvest sorting and grading process.