Nikita F1 is a hybrid sweet pepper known for good fruit set in the rainy season. It gives large, blocky fruits with thick walls (about 4-5 mm) and sweet, juicy, crunchy flesh. Fruits start creamy white, then turn golden orange tinged with red, which makes them stand out on market tables. Plants grow about 55 to 70 cm tall, mature early in about 60 to 70 days, and show strong tolerance to potato virus Y. Suits open-field and protected growing.
Product details
- Crop: Sweet pepper
- Variety: Nikita F1
- Type: Hybrid F1
- Fruit: Large, blocky; cream to golden orange-red; walls 4-5 mm
- Maturity: about 60-70 days
- Plant height: 55-70 cm
- Disease: tolerant to potato virus Y (PVY)
- Pack size: 5g
How to plant
- Sow 3 to 4 seeds per cell in a seedling tray and keep the mix just damp.
- Keep the strongest seedling when it reaches about 5 cm.
- Harden off for a few days, then transplant at 10-15 cm tall.
- Space plants 45-60 cm apart in rows 60-90 cm apart, in full sun.
- Plant at the same depth as in the tray; deeper planting can rot the stem.
Care after planting
- Use loamy, well-drained soil rich in compost.
- Keep moisture steady, avoiding waterlogging.
- Pick first fruits firm and full-sized, then fertilize to push the next flush.
- Stake plants when fruit load gets heavy.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nikita F1 good for the rainy season?
It keeps setting fruit well during rainy periods, when many sweet peppers drop flowers.
What colours do Nikita peppers show?
Fruits start creamy white and ripen to golden orange with a red blush. You can harvest at any stage.
Can Nikita be grown in a greenhouse?
Yes. It is suited to both open-field and greenhouse growing.
Can I save seed from Nikita fruits?
No. It is an F1 hybrid, so saved seed will not grow true. Buy fresh seed.
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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