Clair F1 is a strong hybrid blocky sweet pepper from Enza Zaden. Fruits are large (about 10 cm long and 9 cm wide), crisp and mild, turning slowly from dark green to red. Plants have good leaf cover against sunscald, a long picking window and good shelf life. Maturity is about 65-75 days. It is listed with resistance to TMV, PVY, tomato spotted wilt and tobacco etch virus, and suits greenhouse, net-house and open-field growers.
Product details
- Crop: Sweet pepper (bell, blocky)
- Variety: Clair F1
- Type: Hybrid F1
- Brand/maker: Enza Zaden
- Maturity: About 65-75 days
- Fruit: About 10 cm x 9 cm, green to red
- Pack size: 1000 seeds
How to plant
- Sow 1 seed per cell in seedling trays, 0.5-1 cm deep. Keep warm and lightly moist.
- Transplant when seedlings are 10-15 cm tall, at the same depth they grew in the tray.
- Space plants 45-60 cm apart in rows 60-90 cm apart; staking gives better plants.
- Use loamy or sandy-loam soil with compost added; plastic mulch helps in open fields.
Care after planting
- Water regularly; do not let soil dry out during fruit set.
- Feed after the first harvest to support the next flush.
- Pick green fruits when firm and 8-10 cm long, or leave to turn red for premium markets.
- Control thrips and aphids, which spread viruses.
Frequently asked questions
How many plants will 1000 seeds give?
With trays and good care, most seeds become plants. The supplier guide is about 10,250 plants per acre, so one pack covers roughly a tenth of an acre.
Can I harvest Clair F1 green or red?
Both. It is good for the green harvest and turns slowly to red for buyers who pay more for coloured peppers.
Is Clair F1 only for greenhouses?
No. It works in greenhouses, net houses and open fields.
Which diseases does it resist?
It is listed with resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, potato virus Y, tomato spotted wilt virus and tobacco etch virus.
Delivery
We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.
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