Keessie

Pepper

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Nesbitt'

Summary: The plants of 'Keessie' are of short to medium height while the plants of 'Nesbitt' are of medium height. The plants of 'Keessie' mature early to mid-season whereas the plants of 'Nesbitt' mature mid-season. Before maturity, 'Keessie' has fruit with a medium intensity of colour whereas 'Nesbitt' has fruit with a medium to dark intensity of colour.

Description:

SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present

PLANT: short to medium height, no shortened internodes on upper part, medium length of internodes
STEM: short to medium length, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, weak to medium hairiness of nodes

LEAF BLADE: long, medium to broad, medium intensity of green on upper side, ovate shape, medium degree of undulation of margin, medium degree of blistering, moderately concave profile in cross-section, medium to strong glossiness

PEDUNCLE: semi-drooping attitude
FLOWERING: begins early to mid-season
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present

STALK: medium length, medium to thick
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT (BEFORE MATURITY): medium green, no anthocyanin colouration
FRUIT: drooping attitude, short to medium length, broad to very broad diameter, medium length to diameter ratio, square shape in longitudinal section, angular shape in cross-section (at level of placenta), absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp, smooth or very slightly wrinkled surface, light to medium intensity of red at maturity, medium to strong degree of glossiness, shallow stalk cavity, moderately depressed apex, shallow to medium depth of interloculary grooves, equally three and four locules, thick flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures early to mid-season

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus pathotypes P0, P1, P1-2 and P1-2-3 present; no resistance to Potato Virus Y pathotypes 0, 1, and 1-2; no resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus race P0

Origin & Breeding History: 'Keessie' (breeder designation 35-192 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted in June 2012, in De Lier, Netherlands. From the resulting progeny, 'Keessie' was selected in September 2014 for its plant vigour, fruit quality, and yield.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Keessie' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS1675, purchased from Naktuinbouw, Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by Naktuinbouw, Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands, in 2017.

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Pepper: 'Keessie'