Hortpicum 2 (NHep2157)

Crop Name: Eggplant

National Code: NGSA-26-2

Variety Name: Hortpicum 2

Original Name: NHep2157

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity, high yield and high Vitamin C content (51 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea Savannah, Derived Savannah and Rainforest zone

Origin/Source: NIHORT, IBADAN

Developing Institute: NIHORT, IBADAN;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. Oguntolu Olusesan Olawale, Dr. Anyaoha, C.O., Idris, A.K., Adebisi, M.O., Olaleye, I.A., Nwosu, D.J., Bala, I.A., Ajayi, E.O., Oladigbolu, A.A. Ademoyegun, O.T., Abdul-Rafiu, A.M., Akintoye, H. A. and Attanda, M.L.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 51

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026