| 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 |
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