Pilgrim pepper — a mid-early, high-yielding variety, primarily intended for cultivation in greenhouses of any type, including glass and plastic. The period from germination to technical maturity is approximately 115-126 days. The plant is upright, compact, tall, reaching up to 3 meters and more, with shortened internodes. Due to its adaptation to adverse weather conditions, temperature fluctuations, and low light levels, this variety successfully grows even in northern regions. It is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, ensuring stable yields and healthy plants.
Pilgrim’s fruits are large, fleshy, and very tasty, with high sugar, vitamin, and flavonoid content. They have a trapezoidal or cuboid shape, smooth and glossy surface with slight waviness. In technical maturity, the fruits are dark green, and in biological maturity — bright red. Average fruit weight ranges from 104 to 200 grams, with wall thickness reaching 6-8 mm, making them exceptionally fleshy and juicy. The fruits have high marketability and attractive appearance, making them popular in the market.
With proper agronomy, the Pilgrim variety can yield 18-19 kg per square meter. It features continuous fruiting and is suitable for cultivation both on soil and in low-volume hydroponics with drip irrigation. High yield, excellent taste, and disease resistance make Pilgrim an excellent choice for commercial greenhouse cultivation.
