Spicy
and hot chilli contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, and high
protein and minerals. Growing chili achari at home is the best option
for the person who has little gardening knowledge. After reading the
information given below, you know about how to grow chilies, chilli
pepper plants growing step by step, and also know about chilli plant
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About this item
- Number of green Green Chilli seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Throughout the year
- Sowing method: Seedling transplant
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days
- Germination temperature: 18-22°C
- Harvesting: 55 to 60 days from transplanting
- Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
What size grow bag is best for Red Chilli?
Red Chilli Growing Season In India
Chilli
pepper can be sown in any season (throughout the year) but thrive in
warm and humid conditions. The best month for growing chilli is January
to February, May to June, and September to October.
How To Grow Chilli Red
Generally,
chilli pepper achari seeds are sown in a seedling tray and then
transplanted after the seeds germinate, transplant is necessary because
it allows the plant to grow freely. The best temperature for seed
germination is between 18-22°C.
Chilli Seeds Sowing Method
Select a seedling tray
or small size pots up to 3 inches deep. Fill the seedling tray with a
growing medium and spread the chilli achari seeds on it, then cover a
thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give light water through a water sprayer.
Place the chili seedling tray in a sunny spot and keep the soil moist.
Chilli pepper achari seeds will germinate within 6-10 days.
After
germination of chilli pepper seeds, when seedlings are 4- 6 inches in
height at that time transplant them into individual pots and plant only
1-2 saplings per pot. Keep the pot in a sunny location where chili
achari plant gets proper sunlight and gives water whenever you feel that
the soil becomes dry.
How To Fertilize Chilli Pepper Plants
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or other homemade compost at regular intervals or every 20-25 days.
Red Chilli Pepper Plant Care Tips
Water – Chilli does not require too much water as compared to other plants,
give water when the top layer of soil becomes dry but keep the soil
moist not soggy.
Soil – Use well-drained and fertile soil for planting chilli.
Sunlight – chilli plant sunlight requirements are at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
Temperature – Chilli pepper plants grow best in the air temperature range from 21 to 35°C (70-95 °F).
Common Pests and diseases –
Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, root-knot nematodes, and many more are
found in chilli plants. Powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot are some
diseases that affect the whole chilies plant. To control these pests
use neem oil in your chili plants and use amino acids through sprays may be avoiding the injection of disease in chilli plants.
Chilli red Pepper Plants Harvesting Time
- You can harvest achari chili pepper after 55 to 60 days from transplanting.
- Pick chili when it reached full size and is of mature color. You can cut chilli throughout the year.
Chilli Plants Special Features
- Common name – Chili pepper, laal Mirch (in Hindi)
- Scientific name – Capsicum annuum
- Flower color – White
- Height – About 2-5 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
