Chilli Surajmukhi Seeds (Mirch/ मिर्च के बीज)

Chilli Surajmukhi is one of the most popular varieties of Chilli Seeds. The most important thing about Chilli Surajmukhi is that its fruits are not downwards but upwards towards the sky. Chilli Surajmukhi plants are not only popular for their Shape, and health benefits, but also popular for their medicinal properties.

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About this item

• Number of Chilli Surajmukhi Seeds: 30 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year 
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Germination Time: 6 to 10 days 
• Germination temperature: 18˚C to 32˚C
• Harvesting time: 70 to 80 days from transplanting
• Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes

What Size Grow Bag is Best For Chilli?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Chilli Surajmukhi Growing Season In India

Chilli pepper seeds can sow in any season (throughout the year) but thrive in warm and humid conditions. It generally prefers a temperature range of 18-32°C for optimal growth. The main growing seasons are summer (February -April), monsoon (June to July), and post-monsoon/autumn (September to October), with variations depending on local conditions.

How To Grow Chilli Plants

Generally, chilli pepper seeds are sown in a seedling tray and then transplanted after the seeds germinate, transplant is necessary because it allows the plant to grow freely. The best temperature for chilli seed germination is between 18-32°C.

Chilli Surajmukhi Seeds Sowing Method

Take a seedling tray, fill the seedling tray with a growing medium, and spread the chilli seeds on it, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give light water through a watering sprayer. Keep the chilli seedling tray in a sunny spot and keep the soil moist. Chilli Pepper seeds will germinate within 6-10 days.
After germination of chili Pepper seeds, when seedlings are 10-15 cm in height at that time transplant them into individual pots or grow bags and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot.

How To Fertilize Chilli Plants

• To grow green chilli plants faster, give nutrients rich fertilizer when the chilli plant starts flowering, as nutrients help the plants to produce more chillies.
• Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or other homemade compost at regular intervals or every 20-25 days.

Chilli Plant Care Tips

Water – Chilli does not require too much water as compared to other plants, give water when the top layer of soil becomes dry but keep the soil moist not soggy.
Soil – Use well-drained and fertile soil for planting chilli.
Sunlight – Chilli plant sunlight requirements are at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
Temperature – Chilli pepper plants grow best in the air temperature range from 21 to 35°C.
Common Pests and diseases – Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, root-knot nematodes, and many more are found in chilli plants. Powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot are some diseases that affect the whole chillies plant. To control these pests use neem oil in your chilli plants and use amino acids through sprays may be avoiding the injection of disease in chilli plants.

Chilli Harvesting Time

• Within 2 months from transplanting, the chilli plant starts flowering and the fruit should be visible within 5-10 days after pollination
• You can harvest green chili after 70 to 80 days from transplanting.

Chilli Plants Special Features

• Common name  – Green peppers, Hari mirch (in Hindi)
• Scientific name – Capsicum annuum
• Flower color – White
• Height – 60-150 cm
• Level of growing – Easy

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