FB-Bull Horn F1 is a high-yielding elongated pepper hybrid with a medium-tall, semi-spreading plant habit. Fruit are glossy green, long and horn-shaped with 3-4 lobes and semi-sweet flesh, and their firmness and long shelf life make the hybrid a reliable choice for distant markets. It performs in both open field and net house protected cultivation.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Medium tall, semi-spreading |
| Fruit shape | Big elongated bull horn shape, 3-4 lobes |
| Fruit colour | Glossy green |
| Fruit size | 20-25 cm long x 4-5 cm wide |
| Fruit weight | 200-220 g |
| Firmness | Semi sweet, firm |
| Shelf life | Long - ideal for long-distance transportation |
| Tolerance | Highly tolerant to major pests and diseases |
| Cultivation | Open field and net house protected cultivation |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 200-250 g per hectare |
| Yield | 8-10 kg per plant; 20-30 fruit per plant |
| Seed count | Approx. 120-135 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 90 x 60 x 45 cm |
| Season | Kharif (June-July) and Late Kharif (September-October) |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
