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Planting guide
Hybrid Chilli
In the packet10+ seeds
Sowing seasonSep–Nov and Feb–Mar
Germination7–12 days
HarvestFrom 55–70 days after transplanting
In short
- Seedlings: raise healthy plants in a nursery.
- Transplant: 25–30-day seedlings, 1.5–2 ft apart.
- Feed: a balanced mix of organic and chemical fertiliser.
Step-by-step method
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Step 1
Nursery
Hybrid seed is precious — sow one per cell in a tray, 0.5 cm deep.
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Step 2
Seedling care
Keep in shade and mist. Harden off in sun for a week before transplanting.
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Step 3
Transplant
Set healthy 25–30-day seedlings 1.5–2 ft apart in the evening.
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Step 4
Balanced feed
Combine organic manure with small doses of balanced fertiliser — hybrids are heavy feeders.
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Step 5
Stake
Heavy-bearing plants lean; tie them to stakes.
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Step 6
Harvest
Pick every 10–12 days; regular picking brings more flowers.
🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.