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Planting guide
Green Chilli
In the packet30+ seeds
Sowing seasonWinter: Sep–Nov; summer: Feb–Mar
Germination7–14 days
HarvestFrom 60–75 days after transplanting
In short
- Seedlings: raise in a seed bed.
- Transplant: at 4–5 leaves, 1.5 ft apart.
- Light: needs plenty of sun.
Step-by-step method
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Step 1
Nursery
Scatter or row-sow on compost-rich crumbly soil and cover thinly.
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Step 2
Germination
Chilli is slow — keep the soil moist and be patient.
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Step 3
Transplant
At 4–5 leaves, plant 1.5 ft apart in full sun. A 10–12-inch pot is enough.
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Step 4
Feed & water
Organic manure monthly. Keep soil lightly moist — overwatering drops flowers.
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Step 5
Leaf curl
Usually mites or aphids — spray soapy water or neem oil.
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Step 6
Harvest
Pick green at full size, or leave on the plant to turn red.
🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.