Orange Crush

Pepper

Variety Description

Description:

SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present

PLANT: tall, no shortened internodes in upper part, medium to long internodes on primary side shoots
STEM: short to medium length, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, medium density of hairiness of nodes

LEAF BLADE: medium length and width, medium to dark green on upper side, ovate shape, weak to medium degree of undulation of margin, weak to medium blistering, moderately concave profile in cross-section, medium degree of glossiness on upper side
FLOWERING: begins early in season
PEDUNCLE: erect attitude
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present

STALK: short, thin
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT: medium to dark green before maturity, no anthocyanin colouration before maturity, drooping attitude, short to medium length, small diameter, very large length to diameter ratio, moderately triangular shape in longitudinal section, circular 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 orange at maturity, medium degree of glossiness, very shallow stalk cavity, moderately acute apex, very shallow to shallow depth of interloculary grooves, predominantly two locules, thin flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures early in season

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus Tobacco mosaic virus pathotype 0 (TMV: 0) present, Tobamovirus Pepper mild mottle virus pathotypes 1-2 (PMMoV: 1-2) and 1-2-3 (PMMoV: 1-2-3) present; resistance to Potato Y Virus pathotype 0 (PVY: 0) present; resistance to Tomato spotted wilt virus pathotype 0 (TSWV: 0) present

Origin & Breeding History: 'Orange Crush' (experimental designation 35-MO1606 RZ) originated from a controlled cross between two proprietary varieties, conducted in De Lier, Netherlands, in the summer of 2020. From the resulting progeny, 'Orange Crush' was selected in the summer of 2021 based on yield, fruit size, and disease resistance.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Orange Crush' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS2363, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted in 2024-2025 by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands.

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Pepper: ‘Orange Crush'