This
variety of chili is called banana peppers because it resembles a
banana. The banana pepper is a mild, medium-sized with a tangy, slightly
sweet taste and is typically bright yellow, but turns green, red, or
orange as it matures. Banana peppers are not hot and have a very mild
flavor. It is very popular all over the world and is commonly eaten in
salad, on sandwiches, on pizza, or garnished with other dishes. Buy the
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About this item
- Number of Chilli Pepper Seeds: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Throughout the year (The best time is January to February)
- Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a seedling tray or Container or Pots. Transplant in 25 to 30 days
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 18-22°C
- Harvesting: 70 to 80 days of transplanting.
- Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
What Size Grow Bag is Best For Chilli?
Pepper Chilli Growing Season In India
Chilli
Banana 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
Peppers Plants
Choose
the best quality of chili-pepper seeds for better results.
Generally, chili 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. Select a seedling tray or small pot up to 3
inches deep and for transplanting you need at least 12 inches deep pot or grow bags.
Sown the chilli seeds in a warm climate and the best temperature for
seeds germination is 18-30˚C. Give proper sunlight to your chilli plant
and the soil should be moist. Direct sun to more than 8 hours could
cause the leaves to scorch and dry out.
Chilli-Pepper Seeds Sowing Method
Start sowing chilli seeds in a seedling tray
is the best idea because it provides the most favorable environment.
Select a seedling tray or small size pots up to 3 inches deep. Fill the
seedling tray with a growing medium and spread the chili-pepper sweet
banana seeds on it, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds.
Give light water or sprinkle some water through a water sprayer.
Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives medium and
bright indirect sunlight and keep the soil moist. Chilli seeds
will germinate within 6-10 days (depending on growing conditions).
Transplanting Chilli Pepper Seedling Into Big Pots
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. Choose a big pot or grow bag about 12 inches deep
(or more than) with well drainage holes then fill the soil in pots with
any organic fertilizer like vermicompost, cow manure,
etc. Select the healthiest plant and then transplant them carefully
without disturbing their root. Keep the pot in a sunny location where
the chilli plant gets proper sunlight and gives water whenever you feel
that soil becomes dry.
How To Fertilize Chilli Pepper Plants
- To
grow chilli plants faster, give nutrient-rich fertilizer when
chilli plant starts flowering, as nutrients help the plants to produce
more chillies.
- Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or other homemade compost at regular intervals or every 20-25 days.
Chilli Plant Care Tips
Water – Chilli
pepper 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 the best result for chilli plants with 6.5-7.0 ph.
Sunlight – The chilli plant need at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
Temperature – Chilli plants grow best in the air temperature range from 20 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 chili plants.
Chilli Pepper Plants Flowering Time
Within
2 months from transplanting, the pepper chilli plant starts flowering
and the fruit should be visible within 5-10 days after pollination.
Chilli is generally a self-pollinating plant there is no need for
insects or wind to pollinate. But sometimes, the stamen of the male
flower develops and is not touching the pistil of the female flower or
is not pollinated this will lead to a sterile flower. Giving your plant a
gentle shake from time to time will help to solve the problem.
Chilli Pepper Harvesting Time
- You can harvest banana chili after 70 to 80 days of transplanting.
- Pick
banana peppers when they are a vibrant yellow-green in color and the
flesh of chili pepper is firm to the touch. You can cut pepper banana
throughout the year.
- Cut the chili with a sharp scissor and leave about an inch of the stem.
Chilli Pepper Special Features
- Common name – Yellow wax pepper chili
- Scientific name – Capsicum annuum
- Flower color – White
- Height – About 2-5 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why is my chilli plant not flowering?
Chilli
will not flower (or fruit), generally caused by the temperature that is
either too hot or too cold. Make sure that your chilli plant receives
at least 6 hours of full sunlight for the fruit set.
Why does my chilli plant flower die but not fruits?
A
chilli with no fruits may be the result of incorrect temperature and
lacks pollination, or another reason for not producing fruits will be
root rot which is caused by a deficiency of calcium in the soil or a
night temperature is more than 23˚C.
Why do chilli plant leaves turn yellow?
The
most common reason for yellow leaves on chilli plants is either under
watering or lack of nutrients in the soil. Give proper water to chillies
plant, keep the soil moist and apply nutrients to the soil.
Why are my chilli plants dying?
Improper
watering practices like under watering or over watering is the main
reason for chilli plant dying. Chilli plants cannot survive without
water but too much water also kill the plants.
How do grow chilli plants faster?
Chilli plants give the best result when growing in moist and nitrogen-rich soil.
Why are my chilli seeds not germinating?
Chili
seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like
not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil,
overwatering, or under-watering.
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