Plants of Capsicum annuum (cv. Sonora), a variety widely
used in the region because of its high colour production, were
transplanted 15 April, 2001, at a density of 66.000 plants/ha in
0.75 m rows. During the early part of the season, from
transplanting date until 58 days after transplanting (DAT), a
portable sprinkler irrigation system was used twice (on 3 and