Evaluation of hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) varieties for green pod yield and quality under rain fed production at Teppi, South Western Ethiopia

The trials were designed with three replications in a randomized complete block design order to evaluate the phenological, growth and yield potential of hot pepper varieties such as ‘Mareko fana’, ‘Melka Zala’, Awaze’, Shote’ local check. Significant difference was observed between growing year used varieties. also performed significantly different (p<0.05) for most considered traits study. result revealed that fana’ Awaze’ scored highest green pod 8.39, 8.71 11.39 ton per hectare, respectively. However, variety susceptible disease attack compared other Therefore, promoting both Zala’ widespread production Teppi areas similar agro-ecological conditions could contribute boost productivity pepper. be dry purpose due its attractive color.