Kentucky State University
HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX SWEET PEPPER'S RESPONSE UNDER DIFFERENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.
Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Freshmen
Major
Agriculture
Institution 24-25
Kentucky State University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Dr. Theo
Department
Dpt of Ag, Food, and Env
Abstract
The Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum var. annuum) originated from Hungary and is often consumed in salads and sandwiches. It is widely popular in the United Statesdue to its nutritional value, as it contains a high concentration of vitamin C that strengthens human immune systems. It also naturally has low-calorie levels that can aid in weightmanagement. This research study assessed the growth, quality, and yield response of Hungarian yellow wax sweet peppersunder four different production systems. These systems include greenhouse in pots, a field, an open field in pots, and an open field under plastic mulch. The phenotype characteristic results indicated that the peppers cultivated in the greenhouse hadsignificantly longer stem lengths, broader leafes, and early maturity (62 days). Further, results revealed that peppers grownin the open field with plastic mulch followed the ones in a greenhouse (71 days). While late maturity (86 days) was observed in peppers cultivated in pots in the open field. Overall, results showed marketable yields per plant and were significantly higher in peppers grown in the plastic mulch (1170.177 g/plant) at each harvest time. The open field revealed a similar trend as peppers grown without plastic mulch (816.357 g/plant) had higher yields than open field peppers in pots(202.455 g/plant). This study concluded that the Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper is adaptable to all production systems except open-field pot production. However, if yield is to be considered, the recommended production system for Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper is the open field with plastic mulch.
Keywords: Hungarian Yellow wax sweet pepper, fruit yield, plastic mulch
HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX SWEET PEPPER'S RESPONSE UNDER DIFFERENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.
The Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum var. annuum) originated from Hungary and is often consumed in salads and sandwiches. It is widely popular in the United Statesdue to its nutritional value, as it contains a high concentration of vitamin C that strengthens human immune systems. It also naturally has low-calorie levels that can aid in weightmanagement. This research study assessed the growth, quality, and yield response of Hungarian yellow wax sweet peppersunder four different production systems. These systems include greenhouse in pots, a field, an open field in pots, and an open field under plastic mulch. The phenotype characteristic results indicated that the peppers cultivated in the greenhouse hadsignificantly longer stem lengths, broader leafes, and early maturity (62 days). Further, results revealed that peppers grownin the open field with plastic mulch followed the ones in a greenhouse (71 days). While late maturity (86 days) was observed in peppers cultivated in pots in the open field. Overall, results showed marketable yields per plant and were significantly higher in peppers grown in the plastic mulch (1170.177 g/plant) at each harvest time. The open field revealed a similar trend as peppers grown without plastic mulch (816.357 g/plant) had higher yields than open field peppers in pots(202.455 g/plant). This study concluded that the Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper is adaptable to all production systems except open-field pot production. However, if yield is to be considered, the recommended production system for Hungarian yellow wax sweet pepper is the open field with plastic mulch.
Keywords: Hungarian Yellow wax sweet pepper, fruit yield, plastic mulch