F1 Hot Pepper Sumaaya | 500 seeds

Description

F1 Hot Pepper Sumaaya | 500 seeds is a high-yielding hybrid pepper variety known for its spicy flavor, uniform size, and robust growth. This hybrid is favored by farmers for its disease resistance, adaptability to various climates, and consistent production of quality fruits, making it popular for both fresh markets and processing.

Key Features of F1 Hot Pepper Sumaaya | 500 seeds:

1. High Yield:
   • Sumaaya F1 is bred for prolific fruit production, providing farmers with a high yield per plant, which translates to greater profitability.
   • Produces an abundant number of peppers, typically with uniform size and shape, which are ideal for marketability and efficient packing.
2. Fruit Characteristics:
   • The peppers are generally medium to long in size, slender, and have a bright, glossy appearance, with a deep green color that turns red when fully ripe.
   • Known for a consistent level of spiciness, making it suitable for both fresh culinary use and industrial processing into sauces, powders, or pickled products.
3. Disease Resistance:
   • Bred with resistance to common pepper diseases such as Bacterial Wilt, Pepper Mosaic Virus, and Anthracnose.
   • This resistance allows for lower reliance on pesticides and contributes to higher yields by preventing crop losses.
4. Adaptability:
   • Sumaaya F1 is highly adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
   • Suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation, which makes it a versatile option for farmers with varied setups.
5. Quick Maturity:
   • Has a relatively short maturity period, typically reaching harvest stage in about 70-80 days after transplanting.
   • The quick maturity rate enables faster crop cycles, allowing multiple harvests per season in favorable climates.

Benefits of F1 Hot Pepper Sumaaya | 500 seeds:

• Commercial Suitability: High yield, uniform fruit quality, and disease resistance make Sumaaya F1 ideal for large-scale commercial production.
• Market Appeal: The peppers’ uniformity, attractive color, and spiciness make them desirable in fresh produce markets and appealing for food processing industries.
• Lower Input Costs: With its disease resistance, the variety requires fewer chemical treatments, making it more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.

Growing Requirements

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH range of 6.0 to 6.8.
• Temperature: Prefers a warm climate with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C but is also tolerant of slight temperature variations.
• Watering: Requires consistent watering, especially during flowering and fruit formation, but avoid waterlogging to prevent root issues.
• Fertilization: Benefits from balanced N-P-K fertilization and additional micronutrients, particularly calcium and magnesium, to support robust growth.

Cultivation Tips

1. Seedling Transplantation: Start seeds in a nursery, and transplant seedlings when they reach 4-6 weeks old, with 4-6 true leaves.
2. Spacing: Maintain a spacing of about 50 cm between plants and 75-90 cm between rows for adequate air circulation and sunlight exposure.
3. Staking: Staking or trellising may be beneficial to support plants, especially under heavy fruit loads, to prevent damage and keep fruits off the ground.
4. Pest Management: Keep an eye out for common pepper pests like aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Integrated pest management (IPM) practices are effective for controlling pest populations.

Harvest and Post-Harvest

• Harvesting: Begin harvesting when fruits reach their mature color (green or red, depending on market preference). Harvesting can typically start 70-80 days after transplanting.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to preserve quality. Sumaaya F1 peppers generally have a good shelf life due to their firm skin and structure.