Hot Pepper Production Research Articles

Hot pepper wilt intensity, management practices, and pathogenic variability of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici (FOC) isolates in northwest Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is essential in Ethiopian agriculture but is increasingly threatened by Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici, which severely affects yields and farmer livelihoods in Northwest Ethiopia. This study assessed wilt incidence, severity, and farmer practices across four districts in West Gojjam Zone (Womberma, Burie Zuria, Jabi Tehinan, and Dembecha Zuria). Surveys from 128 farmers and tests on 67 fungal isolates revealed that Burie Zuria faced the highest disease incidence (56.6%) and severity (52.5%), while Womberma had the lowest rates. The most pathogenic isolate, 4WBG1, showed 100% incidence and high severity (82.5%) and 100% AUDPC value. Agronomic practices like seed sourcing and crop rotation influenced disease control, yet only 23.4% of farmers used chemical or cultural controls, with 11% applying Mancozeb. These findings highlight the need for improved management strategies and resistant varieties to safeguard hot pepper production.

Evaluation of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for their reaction to wilt complex disease and yield performance in Jabi Tehena district, northwestern Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production and productivity is highly hampered by biotic and abiotic factors in Ethiopia. Among biotic factors, wilt complex disease is the major production constraint both in the study area in particular and wherever hot pepper is grown in general. Field experiments were carried out during the 2020 and the 2021 main-rainy growing seasons to evaluate the reaction of 14 hot pepper genotypes to the wilt complex disease and their agronomic performance. Analysis of variance revealed differences among genotypes in disease reaction, growth and yield performance. The local check had the highest disease incidence (58.04%), severity (56.33%), area under the disease progression curve (1471.67% days), and faster disease progression rate (0.0157 units per day) as compared to the rest of the genotypes. The results categorize eight hot pepper genotypes as susceptible (Bako Local, local check, Marko Fana, Melka Awaze, Melka Dear, Melka Oli, Melka Shote and Melka Zala) and six hot pepper varieties as moderately susceptible (Chala, Deme, Dinisire, Kume, Oda Haro and Revival). There were no hot pepper genotypes categorized under the resistant reaction class to the wilt complex disease. Melka Zala produced the highest number of fruits per plant (133.80), marketable dry fruit yield (2.13 t ha−1) and total dry fruit yield (2.30 t ha−1). Out of the evaluated genotypes, the varieties Melka Zala, Melka Dera and Melka Oli were superior in their yield performance. Providing those high-yielding hot pepper varieties in the study area may serve as a short-term solution for sustainable production and productivity of the crop.

Effects of eco-green and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer rates on growth and green pod yield of hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in Bahir Dar Zuria District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is one of the most important vegetable crops produced in Ethiopia. However, production and productivity of the crop is far below the world average, which is mostly associated with soil fertility depletions as a result of inappropriate application of fertilizer. Therefore, this field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of organic eco-green and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and green pod yield of hot pepper during the growing season of 2019/2020. The experiment was designed in factorial combinations of four levels of N (0, 59, 82 and 105 kg ha−1) and four levels of eco-green (0, 75, 125 and 175 L ha−1) which were laid down in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Results revealed that application of N and eco-green (EG) fertilizers very highly significantly (P < 0.001) influenced plant height, numbers of different levels of branches, days to 50% flowering, days to 50% pod setting, days to first harvest, marketable, unmarketable and total green pod yields. Generally, the combination of high levels of nitrogen and EG increased the growth parameters of hot pepper including plant height and number of branches. The highest marketable (17.98 t ha−1) and total green pod yield (18.19 t ha−1) of hot pepper were recorded from the treatment combinations of 59 kg N ha−1 and 125 litter EG ha−1. The same treatment combination had also recorded the highest net benefit (318,516.91 ETB ha−1) with acceptable marginal rate of return (1706%) which can be recommended for economical production of green hot pepper in the study area and areas with similar agro-ecology.

Optimal agricultural water allocation for enhanced productivity of hot pepper ( Capsicum annum L) and economic gain: an experimental study from Southern Ethiopia

Optimal agricultural water allocation for enhanced productivity of hot pepper ( <i>Capsicum annum</i> L) and economic gain: an experimental study from Southern Ethiopia

Stochastic Frontier Analysis of Hot Pepper Production among Small-Scale Farmers in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria

This study used the Stochastic Frontier model to analyze hot pepper production among small-scale farmers in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, Katsina State. Purposive and proportionate random sampling techniques were used to select 121 hot pepper farmers from whom the data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, and stochastic frontier production function model. The result of the study shows that hot pepper production activity is dominated by male (99.2%) and married (95.0%) farmers whom are middle aged (Mean = 39 year) and most of them (about 53%) have household size of 1-10 persons, and an average farming experience of 13 years with a farm size average of 1.5 hectares. Majority of the hot pepper producers are engaged in its production for income generation while only few among them have access to credits. The result of the gross margin analysis (GM) shows that hot pepper farmers incurred total variable cost (TVC) of NGN138,703.6, and a return of NGN164,513.4 that yielded the profit of NGN25,809.8 per hectare of production and a return on investment of 1.28. The average technical efficiency (TE) of the farmers was found to be 80% among hot pepper farmers in the study area. Moreover the result of the frontier analysis shows that seed, labor and fertilizer are significant inputs determining hot pepper output. In addition to that inefficiency components of the frontier analysis revealed education, access to extension service, cooperative membership, Years of farming experience, farm size, and household size to be the significant determinants of efficiency of hot pepper production in the study area. The result also revealed that farmers in the study area are faced with major challenges of high costs of production inputs and problems of pests and diseases.

On Farm Evaluation of Irrigation Water Levels with Mulch on Yield and Water Productivity of Hot Pepper (&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Capsicum annum &amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;L.) at Odo Shakiso District, Southern Ethiopia

On Farm Evaluation of Irrigation Water Levels with Mulch on Yield and Water Productivity of Hot Pepper (&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Capsicum annum &amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;L.) at Odo Shakiso District, Southern Ethiopia

Partial budget analysis of on-farm hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production under varying rates of NPS fertilizer application and improved varieties: The case of Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia

Hot pepper is among economically high value crops growing in Arba Minch areas and contributes alot to the livelihood of smallholder farmers who engaged in this on-farm business. In this important on-farm business, there are production costs related to purchasing inputs that can improve the productivity of crop and analyzing the financial profitability of the business is found to be very important. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess on-farm financial profitability of hot pepper production under different improved varieties and varied rates of NPS fertilizer at Arba Minch through partial budget analysis. The study consisted of three hot pepper varieties (Bako Local, MarekoFana and Melka Shote) and six rates of NPS fertilizer (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha-1). The treatments were laid-out in factorial arrangement in randomized complete block design with three replications. The results of the partial budget analysis indicate that application of 200 kg NPS ha-1 for Melka Shote variety gave the highest net benefit (185,649.90 ETB ha-1) with a maximum marginal rate of return (5411.20%) as compared to other treatment combinations. Moreover, the net benefit curve also revealed that application of NPS fertilizer beyond 200 kg ha-1 decrease the net benefit obtained from the production of hot pepper across the three varieties. Therefore, production of Melka Shote variety with the application of 200 kg ha-1 NPS fertilizer could make the producers financially profitable and improve their income.

Diallel analysis of yield and its components in processing hot pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)

ABSTRACT Capsicum chinense Jacq. plays a pivotal role in imparting pungency and flavour to cuisines in the Caribbean. Despite its popularity, hot pepper production in the region has declined. A major constraint has been the low yields associated with cultivation of uncharacterised landraces, high cost of production and poor profitability. Although breeding high yielding varieties has been recognised as critical to expanding production and profitability, it has been impeded by the limited understanding of yield components and their genetics. The objective of the study was to understand the inheritance of yield, yield components and partitioning components. Progenies of a 9 - 9 half diallel mating design were evaluated in an open field experiment in a randomised complete block design with three replications. Considerable genetic variation was observed for all 12 yield components except for flowers per node. Diallel analysis revealed predominance of non-additive genetic effects for most yield components except fruits per cluster, clusters per plant and reproductive efficiency. The narrow sense heritability for clusters per plant, fruits per cluster, reproductive efficiency, harvest index and shoot dry weight was moderate to high, but was low for yield, fruit number and average fruit weight. Breeding methods to improve yield are discussed.

COMPARATIVE BETWEEN WATER LEVEL AND SOIL COVER MATERIAL ON GROWTH, PRODUCTIVITY AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY OF HOT PEPPER PLANT

Two field experiments were conducted during the two successive winter seasons of 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 on the experimental farm belonging to the Central Laboratory for Agricultural Climate, Agricultural Research Center, Giza Governorate, and Egypt. The study comprised three irrigation levels (50, 75, and 100% of estimated water requirement based on climatic data) and four soil cover treatments namely transparent polyethylene mulch (PE), rice straw (RS), date palm fiber wastes (DPf) and control (bare soil). Hot pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum L.), Super Noura F1 hybrid. Hot pepper transplants were cultivated in the field in the first week of September for both seasons. The main results show that using 100% water level led to increased vegetative and yield of hot pepper during both seasons followed by using 75% while deficit irrigation gave the lowest hot pepper growth and yield. Using 75% water level gave the highest water use efficiency. Using PE mulch led to increasing the soil temperature during the growth season followed by rice straw mulch whereas the date palm fiber wastes mulch decrease soil temperature during both seasons. Moreover, PE treatment led to an increase in the growth and yield of hot pepper during both seasons. Control treatment combined with a 50% water level decreased the growth and productivity of hot pepper during the two seasons.

Effects of blended (NPSB) and urea fertilizer on growth and green pod yield of hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.) under irrigation in Raya-Kobo district, North Wollo, Ethiopia

Hot pepper is one of the most important vegetables and spice crops cultivated in many parts of the world including Ethiopia. The crop is known for its nutritional value and as spice. It’s productivity is low due to low availability of soil nutrients. Much research was conducted to investigate the response of pepper to inorganic fertilizers such as DAP and Urea. However, information about the effect of Blended fertilizers such as NPSB and its combination with Urea is scanty. This research was therefore conducted to investigate the response of hot pepper to blended NPSB and urea fertilizer rates at Kobo, North Wollo. Four rates of NPSB (0, 100, 200, and 300 kg ha−1) and four rates of urea (0, 50, 100, and 150 kg ha−1) in factorial combination were laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The results revealed that the interaction effect of NPSB and urea was significant on many of the parameters considered. Treatments that received fertilizer combination of 300 kg NPSB ha−1 and 150 kg urea ha−1 gave the tallest plants (79.76 cm) and maximum number of pods per plant (45.50), while Treatments that received fertilizer combination of 200 kg NPSB ha−1 and 150 kg urea ha−1 gave the highest total pod fruit yield (30.08t ha−1) and maximum marketable yield (29.48 t ha−1) in the study area. Application of combined 200 kg ha−1 NPSB and 150 urea kg ha−1is recommended for production of hot pepper at Kobo and similar agroecologies as the highest net benefit (3548.86 US$) with relatively high marginal rate of return (2258.91%) were recorded. However, as the present study was done only in one location for one season, it would be worthwhile to repeat it in order to arrive at a sound conclusion.

Effect of Foliar Application of Salicylic Acid and Potassium Silicate on Productivity and Physical Quality Characteristics of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Fruits

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Performance Evaluation of Large-pod Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) varieties in the midland areas of Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the most important spice and cash crop produced in Ethiopia. However, information related to potential of the midland areas of Guji zone for Hot pepper production and improved varieties is limited. This experiment was conducted in the Kiltu sorsa, Gobicha, Derartu at three farmers’ field and Adola sub site to evaluate the growth and yield performance of Hot pepper varieties and to select and recommend high yielding large-pod hot pepper variety (ies). Six improved Hot pepper varieties Oda haro, Melka shote, Melka zala, Melka awaze, Mareko fana, Bako local were evaluated. The treatments were arranged in randomized completed block design (RCBD) with three replications. Statically analysis indicated significant differences (P≤ 0.05) among the large pod hot pepper varieties for Pod length, pod diameter, Number of pods per plant, marketable dry pod yield. The highest marketable red dry pod yield was recorded from Melka Zala followed by Melka Awaze (44.31 and 43.55 qt/ha) respectively. But, the lowest marketable red dry pod yield 33.38 qt/ha was obtained from Bako Local improved Hot pepper variety. Therefore, two improved Hot pepper varieties i.e., Melka Zala and Melka Awaze are selected and recommended for midland areas of Guji zone and similar agro-ecologies.

Agro-ecological factors influencing geographic distribution and epidemic development of hot pepper wilt complex disease in Northwestern Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production is seriously affected by the wilt complex disease. A study was executed in Northwestern Ethiopia during the 2020 and 2021 main cropping seasons to assess the geographic distribution of the hot pepper wilt complex disease and the association of agro-ecological factors influencing epidemic development. In total, 304 fields were assessed in 11 districts and four zones. The associations among disease variables and biophysical factors were determined using logistic regression analyses. Major pathogens associated with wilt complex disease that exhibited 100% occurrence in all the surveyed districts were Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. capsici, F. solani and Rhizoctonia solani. Out of the 304 hot pepper fields assessed, 233 fields (76.6%) were affected by the wilt complex disease. The highest mean disease incidence (72.4%) and severity (70.1%) were recorded in the Jabi Tehena district, while the lowest incidence (17.1%) and severity (14.9%) were recorded in the Guagusa Shekudad district. District, year, altitude, plant growth stage, weeding frequency, previous crop, wilt management practice, cropping system, and disease-aggravating factor revealed highly significant (p < 0.001) associations with disease incidence and severity. These predictor variables influenced the disease development either positively or negatively in the surveyed areas. The high (≥50%) incidence and severity of wilt complex disease in hot pepper were positively and strongly associated with Bure, Dembecha, Jabi Tehena and Wenberma districts in the 2020 cropping season, where the altitude was <2000 m a.s.l., wilting began at the seedling growth stage, weeding frequency was 1–3 times, and the previous crop was a vegetable. Hence, proper crop husbandry practices and cultural wilt management techniques should be employed by growers to minimize wilt complex disease epidemic development and to sustain hot pepper production and productivity in the survey areas and other locations with similar agro-ecologies.

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

Biocontrol effects of endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria against the root pathogen Fusarium oxysporum of hot pepper (Capsicum annum L.)

Plant disease needs to be controlled to keep the quality ofproducts and the abundance of food produced by farmersall over the world. Hot pepper production in Ethiopia hasbeen reduced from time to time. This is mainly due to theoutbreak of different diseases especially fusarium wilt inthe hot pepper growing areas. The objective of this studywas to isolate and characterize Plant Growth PromotingBacteria from the hot pepper rhizosphere and internal tissueswith potential biocontrol activity against Fusariumoxysporum. Thirty healthy and vigorous hot pepper plantswith intact roots and soil from the rhizospheric region werecollected randomly from hot pepper growing areas of YimaliKebele. A total of 23 endophytic and rhizospheric bacteriawere isolated from the hot pepper root and rhizosphericsoil. The combined endophytic and rhizospheric bacteriashowed a significant effect on the growth of F. oxysporumthan single isolates (P d”0.05). The bacteria isolated fromMarkofana hot pepper varieties of black clay soil showed abetter antagonistic effect on F. oxysporum than bacteriaisolated from local hot pepper varieties of reddish sandysoil. A significant percentage of inhibition between combinedendophytic and rhizospheric bacteria [endophytic (GE) +rhizospheric (GR) isolates] compared to GE+GE and GR+GR(P =0.002) was obtained. Antagonistic bacterial isolates wereable to produce different hydrolytic enzymes such aschitinase, protease, and cellulase. Bacillus species showedbetter antagonistic performance and decreased radial growthof F. oxysporum than Pseudomonas species.

Effectiveness of a single and a mixture treatments of rhizobacteria in increasing the growth and yield of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

Concern for the safety and public health of the environmental impact of the use of chemical pesticides has prompted more consideration of the use of environmentally friendly plant cultivation technologies as a natural approach to improve plant health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of seed treatment with rhizobacteria Bacillus sp.CKD061, Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 and Pseudomonas fluorescens PG01 alone or in mixture on the growth and yield of hot pepper plants. The study was arranged using a randomized block design consisting of 8 rhizobacteria treatments, namely control, Bacillus sp.CKD061 (C), Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 (S), P. fluorescens PG01 (P), mixture of Bacillus sp.CKD061 and Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 (C+S), mixture of Bacillus sp.CKD061 and P. fluorescens PG01 (C+P), mixture of Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 and P. fluorescens PG01 (S+P), mixture of Bacillus sp.CKD061, Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 and P. fluorescens PG01 (C+S+P). The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance, followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. The results showed that the seed treatment using a mixture of rhizobacteria Bacillus sp.CKD061 and Pseudomonas sp. SWRIIB04 was the most effective treatment in increasing the growth and yield of hot pepper plants. The increase in hot pepper production reached 90% compared to the control.

Effects of relay intercropping model and application of biological agents on the growth and yield of hot pepper

Tiyung cultivar, the consumer preferences of hot pepper in Magelang Regency, is still low in productivity (7 ton.ha-1). This research aimed to determine the growth and yield of hot pepper planted in relay intercropping as affected by biological agent application as a technology to increase productivity. This research was arranged in a Factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with an intercropping pattern of hot pepper (two and three rows model). The second factor was the application of biological agents, consisting of Trichoderma asperellum, Bacillus velezensis B-27 and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (with and without biological agents). The control was the monoculture of hot pepper without biological agent application. The data observed were analyzed using Analysis of Variance and followed by the Duncan's Multiple Range Test at α= 5 %. The results showed that the relay intercropping of hot pepper produced less numbers of branches and leaves. It indicated more efficiency in the use of assimilates for the development of generative organs, thereby resulting in the high values fruits weight per plant, which were as high as those in monoculture. The productivity observed in relay intercropping was 12.93 ton.ha-1, which was 15.8 % higher than in monoculture. The application of biological agents significantly increased the stomatal density, the size of stomatal opening, the number of leaves, weight of fruits per plant and productivity of hot pepper. The productivity of plant applied with biological agents was 16.84 ton.ha-1, which was 86.50 % higher than that without biological agents application.

Opportunities and Potential of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production in Ethiopia

Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum var. L) is the most common Capsicum pepper in Ethiopia. It is growing in different agro ecological conditions leading to economically important variability for improvement. The objective of this review is to study the opportunities and potential of hot pepper production in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has the opportunities of hot pepper production like introduction of new varieties, suitable agro ecology, the expansion of infrastructure, access to foreign markets, and the expansion of technology like telecommunication. Production of hot pepper is limited in many factors like diseases incidence, lack of improved varieties, soil fertility and extension services. Generally, we conclude that Ethiopia has conducive environment for hot pepper production. In future government should have to take the responsibility to improve the production of hot pepper.

Effect of Potting Media and Variety on Growth, Yield and Quality of Hot Pepper (&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Capsicum annuum&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; L.) Under Jimma Condition, South West Ethiopia

A greenhouse experiment was conducted at Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (JUCAVM) during the season of 2016/2017. The rapid population increase and land scarcity calls for an alternative of crop production for sustenance of the human race. Productivity of Hot pepper is limited due to Lack of improved, good quality and well adapted varieties, nutrient depletion (poor soil fertility) and inappropriate fertilizer utilization. Treatments consisted of four hot pepper varieties (Mareko Fana, Melka Shote, Melka Awaze and Local Variety) and five potting media mixture (Topsoil, FYM + Top soil + Sand, Compost + Top soil + Sand, Compost + FYM + top soil and Top soil +Sand). The result of the study showed in most cases all the studied growth parameters were significantly higher in pot treated by compost +FYM + top soil and control treatment was significantly reduced the all the plant growth parameter. Accordingly, the tallest and lowest plant height was recorded from variety Melka shote and Local variety respectively. Also the study revealed that higher significant (p<0.05) interactions between potting media and varieties on days to 50% flowering, days to 50% fruit set, days to 50% fruit maturity, days to first harvest, mean number of flowers per plant, mean number of primary branches, number of fruit per plant, number of seed per fruit, pericarp thickness, fruit length and fruit diameter. As a result, the earliest variety to attain days to 50% flowering, days to 50% fruit set and days to 50% fruit maturity and also days to first harvest was recorded from Mareko Fana in PM4. The highest number of fruits per plant was from Melka Shote with mixture of PM4, while Mareko Fana was the highest fruit weight per hak and number of seed per fruit in the potting media of PM4. Similarly, the longest, widest, thickest fruit size and highest cost benefit ratio was attained from Mareko Fana with in PM4. In addition, Mareko Fana were highly preferred and accepted by consumers and this may be attributed to its high quality, larger fruits size and diameter. As results from the study revealed, PM4 could be successfully used to obtain better growth, yield and quality of hot pepper. However, further testing is required in different locations on different potting media.

Assessments and Identification of Major Weed of Hot Pepper (&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Capsicum annuum&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; L.) in West Shoa and East Wollega Zones, Ethiopia

Hot pepper is the most important vegetable crop belonging to the family Solanaceae and grown as a spice crop in different parts of the world. Hot pepper is one of the important cash crops to Ethiopian smallholder farmers and an important agricultural commodity which contributes to export earnings. Peppers cultivation in the field are subject to biotic and abiotic factors effects that influence the yield. Weeds emerge fast and grow rapidly competing with the crop for growth resources viz., nutrients, moisture, sunlight and space during entire vegetative and early reproductive stages of hot pepper. there is a dire need of identification major hot pepper weed in the study area for develop management option and this activity was initiated to assess and identify distribution and status of major hot pepper weeds in the study area. The weed survey was conducted in West Shoa and East Wollega Zones of Oromia Reginal state during 2020 main cropping season. The weed Survey was conducted to assess Abundance, Dominance and Frequency of major Hot pepper weeds. Kebeles were randomly selected from each District and based on the representativeness of hot pepper production of the area. Weed survey was performed along two diagonals (“X” pattern) of a five points field of 1m x 1m (1 m²) quadrates. A total of 46 weed fields were surveyed from Hot Pepper farms of Ilu Galan, Bako Tibe, Sibu Sire and Boneya Boshe Districts. From study fields 15 weed family and 39 weed species were recorded and identified. The assessments result also showed that, Broad leaf weeds dominate over grass and sedge weed species. 76.92% broad leaf, 17.95% grass types, and 5.13% sedge types from a total of 39 weed species of hot pepper farm fields. The occurrence of each weed species ranged from 2.78 up to 97.22% while the dominance value ranged from 0.3% up to 28%. The most common and prevailing weed was Ageratum conyzoides L. and Guizotia scarab in hot pepper field. Hence when developing a weed management approach in the future, different weed controlling options must be planed next coming years, toward those major Weed families and species; especially broad leaf weed.