Chilli Seeds

Organic Green Chilli Seeds - By Bombay Seeds

Green chilli, an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine, is renowned for its year-round availability and significant export quantities. These versatile peppers enhance savory dishes like vegetables, chutneys, salads, and more, adding a perfect touch of heat to culinary creations.

Specifications of Green Chilli Seeds

• Common Name: Green Chilli
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Water: Daily watering required
• Temperature: Daytime around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, nighttime above 60 degrees Fahrenheit
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, rich in nutrients, pH between 6.2 and 7.0
• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizers and manure thrice a year
• Germination: 6 to 8 days
• Harvest Season: 50 to 60 days
• Seeds Quantity: 10gm 

Planting and Care for Green Chilli

Sowing Green Chilli Seeds:

1. Dry seeds on a plastic sheet before planting.
2. Plant treated seeds 1⁄2 to 1 inch deep in a grow bag filled with Bombay Seeds magic soil and water cautiously.

Growing Green Chilli:

• Germination typically occurs within 14 days.
• Transplant seedlings 40 days after germination.
• Protect plants from light frost; ensure soil temperatures remain above 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and above 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night.

Harvesting Green Chilli:

• Green chillies mature approximately 70 days post-transplanting; hot varieties may require a longer growing season.
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous production; use a knife or scissors to avoid damaging the plant.

Precautions while Growing Green Chilli

• Control pests such as aphids, cutworms, and thrips; 
• Maintain soil moisture; use mulch for water conservation and weed control.

Common Problems Affecting Green Chilli Plants and Solutions

• Wilted plants indicate stress from cultural, animal, pest, or pathogen factors.
• Address yellowing and leaf drop caused by diseases like Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora root rot with appropriate biofertilizers and watering practices.