Description


The chili pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli, is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add heat to dishes. The substances giving chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and related compounds known as capsaicinoids.

Agronomy practices for growing Hot Pepper


  • Soil

    • Well drained black to medium clay loamy soil is suitable

  • Sowing time

    • As per the regional practices and timings

  • Optimum temp. for germination

    • 25-30°C

  • Transplanting

    • 30-35 days after sowing

  • Spacing

    • Row to Row: 75-90 cm, Plant to Plant: 45-60 cm

  • Seed rate

    • 80-100 gm/acre

  • Preparation of Main field

    • Deep ploughing and harrowing. Apply well decomposed FYM @ 7-8 tons per acre followed by harrowing to mix in the soil thoroughly. Open the ridges and furrows at required spacing. Irrigate the field one day before transplanting. Transplanting should be done late afternoon. After complete transplanting light irrigation should be given for better and quick establishment

  • Chemical Fertilizer

    • Fertilizer requirement varies with soil fertility

  • First dose 6 - 8 days after transplanting

    • 30:50:30 NPK kg /acre

  • Second dose 20 - 25 days after first application

    • 25:50:25 NPK kg /acre

  • Third dose 20 - 25 days after second application

    • 25:00:25 NPK kg /acre

  • At the time of Flowering

    • Sulphur (Bensulf)10 kg/acre

  • At the time of Fruit Setting

    • Spray Calcium nitrate (1% solution) at the time of flowering (increases fruit set) Spray Urea & Soluble K (1%solution each) at 15 days’ interval in harvesting time (increases no. of pickings) After 15 days of first picking add NP & K as and when required: 20:00:30 NPK kg /acre

  • Plant Protection

    • Follow plant protection measures as and when required

    Note: Recommendations may vary due to change in place and season

Varieties

Sana
  • Plant type

    • Erect

  • Fruit color

    • Light green

  • Fruit length

    • 16-18 cm

  • Maturity

    • 50-55 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Duel purpose

  • Growing season

    • Kharif & Rabi

Ria
  • Plant type

    • Tall and spreading

  • Fruit color

    • Dark green and glossy

  • Fruit length

    • 9-10 cm

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Dual purpose, high yielding

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Della
  • Plant type

    • Robust

  • Fruit color

    • Bright red

  • Fruit length

    • 12-15 cm

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Dual purpose

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Mirai 20
  • Plant type

    • Robust and erect

  • Fruit color

    • Red color

  • Fruit length

    • 12-15 cm

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Pungency

    • Low

  • Features

    • Long thick fruits, uniform drying

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Dia
  • Plant type

    • Erect

  • Fruit color

    • Yellowish green

  • Fruit length

    • 14 cm

  • Maturity

    • 50-55 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Tolerance to LCV

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Maahi
  • Plant type

    • Compact

  • Fruit color

    • Green

  • Fruit length

    • 14 cm

  • Maturity

    • 55-60 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Intermediate tolerance to LCV

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Rama
  • Plant type

    • Semi Erect

  • Fruit color

    • Green

  • Fruit length

    • 14-16 cm

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Uniformity

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Tanu
  • Plant type

    • Highly vigorous & strong

  • Fruit color

    • Green

  • Fruit length

    • 6-8 cm

  • Maturity

    • 55-60 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Dual purpose, High yield

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Vajra
  • Plant type

    • Strong and Vigorous

  • Fruit shape

    • Blocky

  • Fruit color

    • Dark Green

  • Fruit length

    • 12*10 cm

  • Avg. Fruit weight

    • 170 g

  • Features

    • High quality fruits, tolerant to mosaic Virus Y

Ruby
  • Plant type

    • Tall and spreading

  • Fruit color

    • Dark green and glossy

  • Fruit length

    • 09-10 cm

  • Maturity

    • 65-70 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Dual purpose, high yielding

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Chirag
  • Plant type

    • Erect

  • Fruit color

    • Green

  • Fruit length

    • 8-9 cm

  • Maturity

    • 50-55 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Intermediate resistance to LCV and CVMV

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Billa
  • Plant type

    • Bushy, Vigorous

  • Fruit color

    • Dark Green

  • Fruit length

    • 4-5 cm

  • Maturity

    • 40-45 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • High yielding

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Sardar
  • Plant type

    • Erect

  • Fruit color

    • Light Green

  • Fruit length

    • 8-11 cm

  • Maturity

    • 45-55 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Suitable for pickle purpose

  • Growing season

    • Kharif

Missile
  • Plant type

    • Erect and Vigorous

  • Fruit color

    • Yellowish Light Green

  • Fruit length

    • 15-18 cm

  • Maturity

    • 60-65 days

  • Pungency

    • Medium

  • Features

    • Very good shipping

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Swarna
  • Plant type

    • Strong and Vigorous

  • Fruit color

    • Yellowish Green

  • Fruit length

    • 14-15 cm

  • Maturity

    • 60-65 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Tolerance to Virus

  • Growing season

    • Kharif and Rabi

Tapsi
  • Plant type

    • Strong tall bushy

  • Fruit color

    • Dark Green

  • Fruit length

    • 8-9 cm

  • Maturity

    • 50-65 days

  • Pungency

    • High

  • Features

    • Compact fruit with dual purpose

  • Growing season

    • Kharif