Paladin
F1 hybrid pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- F1 hybrid
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 70-78 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
The bell hybrid that made pepper production possible on ground infested with Phytophthora capsici, carrying the resistance that turned a field-ending disease into a manageable one.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 70-78 days | Consensus range across the cited sources, which include both independent references and commercial catalogs. |
| Scoville heat | 0 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
| Code | Disease | Level | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pc | Phytophthora Blight (Phytophthora capsici) | resistant | Independently observed |
| PVY | Potato Virus Y (Potyvirus yituberosi) | resistant | Independently observed |
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Declaration
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Pepper Production Guides · University of Florida IFAS Extension, University or Government
- Johnny's Selected Seeds catalog · Johnny's Selected Seeds, Seed Catalog