Description

Efia Hot Pepper Seeds (East-West Seed) – High-Yield, Early-Maturing, Premium Hybrid Chili Variety

Efia Hot Pepper Seeds from East-West Seed deliver remarkable productivity, consistent fruit shape, and superior heat level, making them one of the most trusted chili varieties for farmers across Africa. This hybrid produces smooth, glossy, bright red fruits with firm texture—ideal for fresh sale, drying, or value-added processing.

The plants are vigorous, compact, and high-branching, supporting heavy fruit load without breaking. With excellent resistance to common pepper diseases, Efia performs exceptionally well in tropical climates and delivers stable yields even under moderate management conditions.

Efia Hot Pepper is perfect for farmers targeting high market demand, continuous harvest, and premium-quality fruits that stand out in both retail and wholesale markets.

Features & Benefits

1. High Yield & Continuous Fruiting

• Produces heavy clusters of uniform fruits

• Long harvest window maximizes profit

• Suitable for both open field and greenhouse farming

2. Early Maturity

• Starts fruiting in 60–70 days after transplanting

• Faster turnover for multiple seasons per year

3. Superior Fruit Quality

• Attractive bright red color

• Firm, glossy skin with strong pungency

• Excellent shelf life and transportability

4. Strong Disease Tolerance

• High tolerance to key pepper diseases

• Supports reliable harvests in challenging tropical environments

5. Versatile Market Use

• Suitable for fresh market, drying, grinding, sauces, and seasoning

• Popular among traders due to uniformity and durability

Recommended Usage

Planting Guidelines

• Germination time: 7–14 days

• Nursery duration: 3–4 weeks

• Transplant spacing: 50 cm × 60 cm

Soil & Fertility

• Best in well-drained loamy soil

• Optimum pH: 5.8–6.8

• Apply compost or aged manure before planting

Fertilizer & Care

• Apply NPK 15-15-15 at transplanting

• Side-dress with potassium-rich fertilizer during fruiting

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

Pest & Disease Management

• Use preventive fungicides as needed

• Maintain good field sanitation

• Rotate crops to reduce disease incidence

Ideal For

• Commercial vegetable growers

• Processing companies

• Home gardeners

• Market gardeners targeting premium chili pepper sales

• Export and local fresh markets