Pepper
The pepper (Capsicum annuum), belonging to the Solanaceae family, is a summer crop appreciated for its fleshy, colorful fruits. Its taproot system, with superficial lateral roots, develops best in deep, loose and well-drained soils, while it suffers from waterlogging and compaction. The plant has an erect stem and numerous branches; careful canopy management and selective pruning help maintain vegetative–productive balance and ensure uniform fruit size.
Nutrients such as potassium and calcium promote fruit firmness and pulp quality, while nitrogen and micronutrients are essential for plant development, flowering and fruit set. Among the main adversities are powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium, viruses and root rots, which require preventive interventions and proper nutritional management to preserve fruit yield and quality.
Transplanting for pepper
Efficient post-transplant rooting is essential to ensure rapid establishment of young pepper plants, good initial vigor and uniform production. However, unfavorable soil conditions such as low temperatures, compaction or excess water, can slow root growth and reduce the plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. In addition, transplant stress, caused by mechanical shock or temperature fluctuations, may delay vegetative recovery and lead to early wilting.
SPRINTALGA® promotes rapid establishment and intense rooting thanks to its formulation rich in biologically active compounds that stimulate young root metabolism and support elongation. The result is pepper seedlings that are more robust, uniform and resilient under adverse climatic conditions.
SPRINTALGA® promotes rapid establishment and intense rooting thanks to its formulation rich in biologically active compounds that stimulate young root metabolism and support elongation. The result is pepper seedlings that are more robust, uniform and resilient under adverse climatic conditions.
Flowering and fruit set for pepper
Flowering and fruit set are physiological processes sensitive to thermal and water stress and to nutritional imbalances. Excessively high or low temperatures reduce flower fertility, causing uneven flowering and irregular fruit set. Water stress or nutrient deficiencies compromise ovary formation and development, resulting in flower drop and deformed fruits.
FOLICIST® promotes uniform flowering of fruiting nodes, supports stable fruit set and the development of regular fruits. As a result, commercial quality and improved fruit size distribution are obtained.
FOLICIST® promotes uniform flowering of fruiting nodes, supports stable fruit set and the development of regular fruits. As a result, commercial quality and improved fruit size distribution are obtained.
Calcium deficiency for pepper
Calcium deficiency in pepper is one of the main causes of physiopathies such as blossom end rot and tissue necrosis, leading to quality loss, waste and reduced shelf-life. The problem is aggravated by irregular irrigation and nutritional imbalances that hinder proper calcium translocation to developing fruits.
Foliar application of LIGOPLEX® Ca increases the availability of mobile calcium within the sap flow and helps restore ionic balance in the plant. This promotes more regular fruit formation and greater tissue integrity, reducing the incidence of physiopathies and improving fruit quality and storability.
Foliar application of LIGOPLEX® Ca increases the availability of mobile calcium within the sap flow and helps restore ionic balance in the plant. This promotes more regular fruit formation and greater tissue integrity, reducing the incidence of physiopathies and improving fruit quality and storability.
Fruit size/shape for pepper
Pepper growth requires consistent water availability, adequate nutritional balance and efficient vegetative physiology based on active metabolism and good photosynthetic capacity. Adverse conditions - such as temperature fluctuations, irregular irrigation or imbalances among nitrogen, potassium and calcium - may limit cell division and elongation, resulting in small, less firm or deformed fruits.
Incorporating KRISS® into a targeted nutritional program directly supports growth processes, promoting cell division and expansion and improving carbohydrate accumulation and tissue firmness. This results in larger, firmer and more uniform fruits, with clear improvements in quality and overall productivity.
Incorporating KRISS® into a targeted nutritional program directly supports growth processes, promoting cell division and expansion and improving carbohydrate accumulation and tissue firmness. This results in larger, firmer and more uniform fruits, with clear improvements in quality and overall productivity.
Fruit coloring for pepper
Regular ripening is essential to obtain fruits with uniform color, good firmness and adequate sugar content. However, nutritional imbalances, irregular irrigation or high temperatures may slow pigment synthesis, compromise sugar accumulation and generate uneven coloration or less firm tissues.
The application of SUNRED® after the onset of ripening promotes more complete and uniform maturation. The product stimulates anthocyanin biosynthesis, improving intensity and uniformity of coloration. At the same time, increased sugar accumulation supports more balanced and harmonious ripening.
The application of SUNRED® after the onset of ripening promotes more complete and uniform maturation. The product stimulates anthocyanin biosynthesis, improving intensity and uniformity of coloration. At the same time, increased sugar accumulation supports more balanced and harmonious ripening.
