sv 6131 pb – synonymous with quality and yield

sv 6131 pb – synonymous with quality and yield article by jacques louw

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Since its introduction, SV 6131 PB has become a firm favourite amongst open-field pepper growers across South Africa. The robust plant structure of SV 6131 PB means that many growers do not even trellis this variety. The overall plant health is excellent with no symptoms of the common viruses amongst pepper growers in the Lowveld area namely tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) or cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). Another desirable attribute is the fruit colour, if harvested/sold as a green pepper it has one of the darkest colours currently on the market. When it comes to yield, SV 6131 PB does not disappoint either, with an average of over 10 000 cartons/ha having been counted at growers of this variety. Also, SV 6131 PB offers an excellent disease package, with all the mayor sweet pepper diseases and thus an excellent choice for all current and prospective growers.