Thick-walled, crunchy organic bell pepper with high dry matter and extended post-harvest shelf life.
FAQ
Individual fruit weight averages 150 to 250 grams per piece with a four-lobe blocky structure. Diameter is calibrated at 70 to 80+ mm, satisfying commercial grade-A retail requirements.
Maintaining 90% to 95% relative humidity at 7°C to 9°C with steady air circulation prevents water condensation on the fruit surface, stopping fungal spores such as Botrytis from propagating.
The 6 to 8 mm thick pericarp provides structural resistance against mechanical vibrations and pallet pressure, cutting dehydration rates by at least 30% compared to thin-skinned varieties.
A standard 40ft reefer container accommodates 20 to 22 industrial pallets. Each pallet holds approximately 100 cartons of 5 kg (500 kg per pallet), totaling 10 to 11 metric tons net payload.
Production combines seasonal open-field crops in spring/autumn with protected canopy farms during cold months, minimizing seasonal supply gaps for contract buyers.
These peppers are marketed without synthetic ripening hormones, post-harvest chemical waxes, or synthetic fungicides, verified under accredited organic surveillance certifications.
For steady-volume contracts, custom branded cartons or retail barcoding can be applied on the packing line, while preserving full organic traceability documentation.