Hortpicum 3 (NHep2408)

Crop Name: Eggplant

National Code: NGSA-26-3

Variety Name: Hortpicum 3

Original Name: NHep2408

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity, high ash and fibre content, moderate Vitamin C content

Agroecological Zones: Southern GuineaSavannah, Derived Savannah, 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