New blocky pepper

Jun 16, 2021 | General

SVPB1987*, is a new blocky pepper that will be released in 2021, this variety is adaptable with a very good disease package especially with Tomato spotted wilt, Powdery mildew, and most importantly Phtyophthora. 

This photo was taken in the Western Cape, Heidelberg area.

* Experimental: This variety does not appear on the current South African Variety list, but has been submitted for registration.

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