Summary
This field trial compared three sweet pepper hybrids grown in unheated plastic house and open field conditions using soil and soilless production systems in Hungary. Soil culture produced larger fruits, whereas soilless systems yielded higher soluble solids (refraction values) and superior sensory characteristics. The results suggest growing technology substantively influences morphological parameters and fruit quality attributes.
Regional applicability
The findings are applicable to United Kingdom protected horticulture and pepper production, particularly regarding comparative performance of soil-based versus soilless systems in temperate climates. The sensory and nutritional quality outcomes may inform UK grower selection of production systems, though cultivar suitability and climate differences between Hungary and the UK require validation.
Key measures
Fruit morphology (size), soluble solids content (refractometer readings), vitamin C content (Spanyár-method), sensory profile scores
Outcomes reported
The study evaluated morphological, biological and sensory quality parameters of three sweet pepper hybrid varieties grown under different systems. Measurements included fruit size, refraction values (soluble solids), vitamin C content, and sensory profile characteristics.
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