Cherokee has been developed for the production of high quality fruit in open field and shaded production. The medium-large sized fruit has a smooth surface and shallow shoulders and are bright red when ripe. Plants have a taller growth habit and are suitable for production in areas where Tomato spotted wilt is a problem and trellising is used. Cherokee has high resistance to Tobacco mosaic (TMV), Pepper mild mottle races 1, 2 and 3 (PMMoV: 1, 2, 3) and Bacterial leaf spot 1-3 and intermediate resistance to Tomato spotted wilt (TSWV).
Special varietal requirements:
By transplanting young seedlings (2 true leaves) and removing flowers of the first 3 – 4 nodes, plants are able to develop strong root systems and good canopies allowing for long season production.
| Characteristic | Cherokee F1 Hybrid Pepper |
| Kind | F1 Hybrid Pepper(Capsicum L.) |
| Type | Blocky, California Wonder type |
| Maturity | Early |
| Fruit Dimensions | Approximately 10 x 11 cm |
| Fruit Shape | Blocky |
| Fruit weight | App. 200 – 250 g on two stems |
| Fruit Colour | Dark green turning to bright red |
| Fruit Wall | Thick |
| Smoothness | Smooth surface and shallow shoulders |
| Plant Type | Taller |
| Disease Resistance | High resistance: Tobacco mosaic (TMV), Pepper mild mottle virus races 1, 2, 3 (PMMoV1.2.3), Bacterial leaf spot 1,2,3. Intermediate resistance: Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) |
| Production | Open field and shade net production. Shade net: 3,6 – 4,8 stems per m² |
| Population Guide | Open field: 30 000 plants/ha |
| End Use | Suggested for pre-packaging |
