Pepper YUKARINO

Stable yields in protected cultivation: the potential of Yukarino hybrid

For professional greenhouse operations, selecting a sweet pepper hybrid is always a balancing act between high yield and technical efficiency. Rijk Zwaan provides an answer with the Yukarino hybrid—an indeterminate type that excels in glass greenhouse environments. This variety is engineered specifically to meet the demands of commercial growers aiming for premium-tier output under controlled climate conditions.

Cultivation and Protection

Yukarino is the ideal choice for those prioritizing phytosanitary security. Its robust resistance profile—including Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV), and Potato Virus Y (PVY)—significantly mitigates the risk of crop loss from common greenhouse diseases that are notoriously difficult to manage. The plant exhibits strong growth vigor, which necessitates consistent pruning and canopy management, yet this very trait allows the hybrid to maximize resource utility throughout a long production cycle.

Fruit Profile: From Harvest to Retail

With a maturation period of 80 to 100 days, Yukarino allows for precise rotation planning. In its green technical maturity stage, the fruit offers balanced physical attributes suitable for both logistics and shelf appeal:

• Fruit weight ranges between 120 and 160 grams.
• A wall thickness of 6–7 mm ensures high durability, making the produce resistant to bruising during sorting and transportation.
• A three-lobe structure makes these peppers highly convenient for slicing and processing applications.

These specifications make Yukarino a favored variety for both retail outlets and the foodservice industry, where uniformity in weight and shape is essential for standardizing production.