Red Chilli (7-8 inch Long) {WINTER/ SUMMER} لال مرچ

Red Chilli (7-8 inch Long) {WINTER/ SUMMER} لال مرچApprox. 20 seeds in the pack. Red Chilli (78 inch Long) This 78 inch Long Red Chilli variety is known for its vibrant red color, bold spicy flavor, and long, uniform fruits. The plants are vigorous, high yielding, and well suited for cultivation in pots, kitchen gardens, and open fields. These extra long chillies are perfect for drying, making powdered red chilli, pickles, chutneys, and adding heat to curries. The plants are heat tolerant, disease

Approx. 20 seeds in the pack.

Red Chilli (7–8 inch Long) – لال مرچ

This 7–8 inch Long Red Chilli variety is known for its vibrant red color, bold spicy flavor, and long, uniform fruits. The plants are vigorous, high-yielding, and well-suited for cultivation in pots, kitchen gardens, and open fields.
These extra-long chillies are perfect for drying, making powdered red chilli, pickles, chutneys, and adding heat to curries. The plants are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and produce consistently throughout the growing season.

Sowing Seasons

This chilli can be grown in both winter and summer seasons in Pakistan.

Winter Sowing:

• August to October

Summer Sowing:

• February to April

Climate:

• Best growth at 20°C – 35°C

• Protect from frost and very low temperatures

Growing Instructions

1. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost

• Ideal soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

• Break the soil properly and remove weeds before sowing

2. Seed Sowing

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in nursery trays or soil beds

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days

3. Transplanting

• When seedlings reach 6–8 inches tall

• Plant spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Choose a sunny location (at least 6 hours sunlight daily)

4. Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil slightly moist

• Avoid over-watering and standing water

• Water at the base, not on leaves, to prevent fungal diseases

5. Fertilizer

• Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer during early growth

• Use phosphorus & potassium fertilizer (NPK 5-10-10 or organic) at flowering and fruiting stages

6. Care & Maintenance

• Mulch soil to retain moisture

• Support plants with stakes if needed

• Regularly remove weeds around the plants

7. Harvesting

• Fruits ready in 75–90 days after transplanting

• Harvest when chillies turn fully bright red and firm

• Use sharp scissors to avoid damaging branches