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Chillies were first grown in Central America, South America and West Indies. The Spanish conquest eventually introduced chilly cultivation around the world. Yellow chilly has anti-bacterial, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. It has also been proven that chillies reduce cholesterol level in patients with obesity. Yellow chillies are also a good source of vitamin C, though compared to the fiery red chillies, they have a considerably low amount of Vitamin C and carotene.
This variety of chilly is mainly grown in the regions of Punjab and South Kashmir. They are widely used in Indian households while cooking as spices to enhance colour and piquancy to the dishes in recipes of stuffed chilly and in preparation of dips and sauces.The yellow chilly powder is extensively used in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.It is also used in making pickles, soups, sauces and stews. Chillies, either fresh or ground, can cause severe burning sensation to hands and severe irritation to nasal passages, eyes, and throat. Therefore, it may be advised in some sensitive individuals to use thin hand gloves while handling chillies.
Growing guide for Chillies Yellow Seeds
Planting instructions
Sow hot chilli seed ½ inch deep and about 18 to 24 inches apart.
Space rows 24 to 36 inches apart.
Sow two seeds at each spot and lightly for the most successful seedling.
Chilli can be transferred into the garden when they are 4 to 6 inches tall.
Growing Requirements
watering
Seeds will need to be watered on a daily basis, so that the soil is moist at all times.
pests
The crop can be a victim of small soft bodied insects laying a cluster of 50-150 eggs on the underside of leaves and/or stems of the plant causing holes in the foliage. Heavy feeding by young larvae can also lead to skeletonized leaves, shallow, dry wounds on fruit. The pests affecting chilly plant are- Aphids, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Hornworms.
soil
Chilies grow well in soil that has a neutral or slightly acidic pH of 6.5-7. It can be grown in all types of soft soil but loam, clay loam and loam soils are best suited for it.
spot
The plant prefers a spot that receives plenty of sun.
temperature
Hot chillies grow best where the air temperature ranges from 21° to 35°C (70° to 95°F).
how to harvest
Hot peppers are ready for harvest in 60 to 95 days after sowing.
Pick hot peppers when they have attained full size and their mature colour.
Cut the peppers off the vine.
Pulling a pepper away from the plant may cause the plant to come out of the soil, so pick carefully.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
Questions & Answers
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what's the expiry date of this seed? How many days we can store it?
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For most of our seed varieties, the expiry date is 6 months from the date of packing. Once the seed packet is opened, they can be stored in an airtight container or sown immediately. You can also refer to the details mentioned on the back of the seed pack.
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