Mercer
Mercer is a widely adapted green-to-red bell pepper well suited for the North Eastern U.S. growing regions. The maturity is mid-early, with high yields of extra-large fruit with good quality. Plants are vigorous, sturdy, have good cover and have high yield potential. The fruit are firm, dark green and mature to a very attractive deep red color.
| V37065 : Mercer | ||
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| Treatment | * Pkg Size | ** Price (USD) |
| FarMore F300 | 100 seeds | $17.90 |
| FarMore F300 | 500 seeds | $79.10 |
| FarMore F300 | 1M seeds | $113.00 |
| FarMore F300 | 5M seeds | $523.00 |
| FarMore F300 | 25M seeds | $2,490.00 |
| FarMore F300 | 50M seeds | $4,787.50 |
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* M = 1,000 ** US customer prices shown in USD. *** Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD. |
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Phytophthora Root Rot
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Attributes
Growing Tips
- Planting
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Sow in the greenhouse 7 - 9 weeks before desired planting date. Allow plants to harden 7 days before transplanting. Plant transplants halfway between rootball and bottom leaves. This will help prevent lodging.
Planting Guidelines - PeppersApproximate Seeds per Pound:64,000 - 76,000Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:2.2 - 2.6 ozSeeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):9.1 - 12.1 MSeeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:500 - 667Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:18 - 24"Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:12"Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:.3 - .5"Recommended Soil Temperature:65 - 85°FDays to Germination:10 - 14
- Management
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Scout every 7 days to ensure crop development. Consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide or your local extension agent for identification and treatments.
- Harvest
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Cut or break pepper off the plant but leave at least 1” of the stem attached to the pepper.
- Storage
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Clean and wax peppers. Pre-cool at 45ºF. Store at 45 - 50ºF with 90 - 95% humidity; this will ensure the longest shelf life.