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Variety traits

Pepper determinacy

Capsicum annuum L.

A trait defining the ability of a pepper plant to terminate main stem growth after the formation of a terminal flower cluster. It characterizes plant architecture, branching degree, and crop formation strategy.

In the reference 134 varieties crop Bell pepper, where this is mentioned in the description.

In determinate pepper varieties, main stem growth ceases naturally after the development of a specific number of nodes. Super-determinate forms represent a distinct group where growth stops very early after the setting of 6–12 flowers at the apex, which contributes to the formation of a compact canopy with short internodes.

Indeterminate pepper varieties have no limitation on main stem growth, which can reach two meters, while semi-determinate forms occupy an intermediate position with later growth termination. This trait is inherited quantitatively, and in crosses, F1 hybrids often exhibit intermediate characteristics or dominance of indeterminacy.

The growth type determines the crop's cultivation technology: determinate forms allow for high-density planting schemes of up to 20 plants per square meter and do not require complex pruning, making them optimal for open field conditions. Indeterminate varieties require lower planting density, mandatory pruning, and are preferred for prolonged fruiting in permanent greenhouses.

General information about the subject — on the page Determinacy.

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Varieties of Bell pepper mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR UA
4 records

Eurix

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)

HR HU
4 records

Century

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GmbH, DE

HU NL
5 records

Dakar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
4 records

Triyello

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
5 records

Trirosso

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
5 records

Lydia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ HU SK
6 records

Eva

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ NL SK
7 records

Orion

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ NL SK
6 records

Stanley

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Rajen

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
4 records

Rubinvörös

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^SOMOGYI GYÖRGY^^^SOMOGYI NORBERT^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HU SK
4 records

Kameron

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NUNZA BV

ES NL
3 records

Hírős

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZKI, H

HU UA
3 records

Kaldóm

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^Gábor Csilléry^^^János Szarka^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HR HU
5 records

Vatra

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RUSKO Jozsef, HU

HU
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zoltán Tímár^^^Gabriella Palotás^^^Gábor Palotás^^^Gábor Csilléry^^^János Szarka

HU
4 records

Traian

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SC AGROSEL SRL, RO

RO
3 records

Tammara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto, NL

UA
4 records

Sprinter

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AVDEEV YuRIJ IVANOVICh / AVDEEV ANDREJ YuR'EVICh / IVANOVA LYuDMILA MIHAJLOVNA / KIGAShPAEVA OL'GA PETROVNA

NL
4 records

Sobri

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Duna-R, H

HU
3 records