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Kharif / Rabi / Summer • Spices & Condiments
Chilli / Green Pepper (Mirchi)
Capsicum annuum
Major spice crop with multiple pickings. Gondal and Mahuva are major chilli hubs.
Optimal Temperature
20°C - 32°C
Ideal Soil Moisture
40% - 65%
Daily Sunlight
7+ Hours/day
Growth Cycle
120 - 160 days
Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios
Recommended Soil:
Light black or well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter (pH 6.5 - 7.5).
Recommended NPK Ratio:100:50:50 kg/ha
Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements
Light irrigations at 5-7 days interval. Avoid excessive moisture during flowering to prevent flower drop.
Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities
- Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
- Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)
- Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Dieback)
- Leaf Curl Virus
Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling
Pick green chillies at full size before color turns; pick red chillies when uniformly crimson red for drying.