Piquante Red F1 is a hybrid habanero-type hot pepper bred for commercial farms. It gives uniform, bright red, pungent fruit that traders, supermarkets and processors look for. Plants are vigorous and handle field stress better than many open-pollinated local types. This 5g pack suits small, medium and large pepper farms across pepper-growing states such as Oyo, Ogun, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and Benue. Raise a nursery and transplant for the best stand.
Product details
- Crop: Hot pepper (habanero type)
- Variety: Piquante Red
- Type: Hybrid F1
- Fruit: Uniform, bright red, pungent
- Pack size: 5g
- Best for: Commercial and fresh-market pepper farms across Nigeria
How to plant
- Prepare a fertile, well-drained nursery enriched with organic matter.
- Sow seeds shallowly in trays or beds and water gently.
- Keep the nursery moist but never waterlogged.
- Transplant strong seedlings with several true leaves, about 45-60 cm apart in rows 60-75 cm apart.
Care after planting
- Base fertilizer on a soil test if possible; otherwise apply NPK after transplanting and top-dress at flowering.
- Scout weekly for mites, whiteflies, thrips and fruit rots and act early.
- Harvest as fruit turns bright red for the best market price.
Frequently asked questions
Why pay more for hybrid pepper seed?
Hybrids like Piquante Red give more uniform fruit and stronger plants than many local seeds, which helps when selling to traders and supermarkets.
Which states can grow Piquante Red F1?
It can be grown in most pepper zones in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Enugu and Delta.
Can I replant seed from my harvest?
No. It is an F1 hybrid; saved seed will give uneven plants and lower yield.
Do I sow directly in the field?
No. Raise seedlings in a nursery first, then transplant for a better stand and less seed waste.
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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