Matthews

Pepper

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Hattrick'

Summary: The plants of 'Matthews' are taller than those of 'Hattrick'. The leaf blade of 'Matthews' is long with a medium degree of blistering while that of 'Hattrick' is medium to long with medium to strong blistering. At maturity, the fruit skin of 'Matthews' is darker yellow than that of 'Hattrick'. The fruit of 'Matthews' matures early to mid-season while that of 'Hattrick' matures mid-season.

Description:

SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present

PLANT: medium to tall, no shortened internodes in upper part, medium to long internodes on primary side shoots

STEM: medium to long, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, medium density hairiness of nodes

LEAF BLADE: long, broad, medium to dark 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 on upper side

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

STALK: medium to long, medium to thick
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT: medium to dark green skin before maturity, no anthocyanin colouration before maturity, 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 at basal part, absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp excluding basal part, smooth or very slightly wrinkled surface, medium to dark yellow at maturity, medium to strong glossiness, shallow stalk cavity, moderately depressed apex, shallow to medium depth interloculary grooves, equally three and four locules, thick flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures early to mid-season

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

Origin & Breeding History: 'Matthews' (breeder's reference 35-1075 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines in June 2014 in De Lier, Netherlands. From the resulting progeny, the hybrid yellow sweet pepper variety 'Matthews' was selected in September 2015 for its plant vigour, fruit quality, yield, and resistance to Tobamovirus.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Matthews' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS1896, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2019 and 2020.

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Pepper: 'Matthews' (left) with reference variety 'Hattrick' (right)