Vine sweet mini peppers

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The vine sweet mini pepper is a small, hybrid sweet pepper. [1] It was developed in the late 1990s by Bionova Produce Inc., formerly R.B. Packing Inc., reflecting increasing popularity of miniature produce. Genetic research and product development were undertaken by DNA Plant Technology, formerly a subsidiary of Savia Holding Company, also the holding company for Bionova Produce Inc.

Characteristics

Characteristic traits of this product include its small size, which ranges from 1.5 inches to 4 inches. Each color is grown separately and consists of three different varieties of seeds that are similar in size, flavor, shape, and use, allowing it to be marketed as a single item. Seeds from the peppers are usually sterile and infertile, making replication difficult. When they do germinate, they also lack desirable traits.[ citation needed ]

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