Production season |
Best grown in summer between August and April. |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
0.15 kg-0.50 kg |
15g-50g |
1.5g-5g |
Plant population |
20 000-45 000 |
2000-4500 |
200-450 |
Plant spacing in row |
30cm-50cm |
Spacing between rows |
75cm to 150cm |
Compound S Fertiliser kg/ha |
1000-1500 |
100-150 |
10-15 |
AN +Potassium Sulphate Top Dressing kg/ha |
80-100 |
8-10 |
0.8-1 |
Manure kg/ha |
25 000-50 000 |
2 500-5 000 |
250-500 |
Days to Harvest |
80 to 120 days depending on the variety |
Harvest duration |
60 days |
Cutworms, Red Spider Mite, White Fly, Bacterial Wilt, Early and Late Blight are the common pests and diseases. See chemical labels for their control options. |
Irrigation |
Overhead, Micro-jet and Drip systems are all suitable methods. Ensure the soil is moist at all times. |
Post-harvest handling |
Ripe fruits are picked when dull red to full red colour but still firm. |
Normal packaging |
Boxes |
Boxes |
Boxes |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
20 000-60 000 |
2 000-6 000 |
200-600 |