Acapulco

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Capsicum annuum L. Bell pepper · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin SA (FR)

also searched as: акапулко

Variety description

10 August 2026

Plants have a compact, upright, and bushy form. Bush height varies from 15 cm in low-growing forms to 40–100 cm in Purple type varieties. The foliage of the Acapulco Purple variety is distinguished by the intense dark purple, almost black color of the stems and leaves.

Fruits are small, cone-shaped, and directed upwards. During the ripening process, they change color sequentially, passing through stages from green or purple to yellow, orange, and bright red. The fruiting period of the crop usually falls within the interval from August to October.

The fruits are edible and have a medium degree of pungency, reaching 30 000–50 000 units on the Scoville scale. The primary purpose of the variety is decorative patio arrangement and container cultivation as a houseplant; the fruits can also be used in cooking for preparing sauces and marinades.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Vilmorin SA (FR) Developed the variety
Applicant: Vilmorin SA (FR) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Vilmorin SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Vilmorin SA (FR) Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

QZ European Union Terminated

№ 256520
FR France Terminated

№ 0064335

Application

1 December 1990

Registration

1 January 1993

Terminated

31 December 2006
PL Poland Terminated

№ R W2834

Application

30 November 2001

Registration

12 January 2004

Terminated

6 January 2009
ES Spain Active

№ 20130124

Application

22 March 2013

Registration

8 September 2016

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	256520	—	—	—	Terminated
FR France	0064335	1 December 1990	1 January 1993	31 December 2006	Terminated
PL Poland	R W2834	30 November 2001	12 January 2004	6 January 2009	Terminated
ES Spain	20130124	22 March 2013	8 September 2016	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

France № 10083

Terminated

Application filed 12 December 1990
Registered 25 February 1994
Entry closed 3 February 1998

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