Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Solanaceae
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Harvest
Harvesting can be done 75 days after transplanting. First two picking yield green chilli and subsequently yield red ripe fruits.
Yield
- Varieties : 2 - 3 t/ha of dry pods or 10 - 15 t/ha of green chillies.
- Hybrids: 25 t / ha of green chillies.
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Market information
Crop Growing districts |
Ramanathapuram (samba), Thoothukudi (gundu), Sivagangai (samba), Virudhunagar (samba), Tirunelveli (samba) |
Major markets in Tamil Nadu |
Virudhunagar, Chennai, Ramanad, Paramkudi,
Thoothukudi |
Grade Specification |
i) Dry Chilli
Well dried -12 % moisture
Big size
Bright red colour without white chillies
Uniform size
Length - 1.5-2 inches
ii) Green Chilli
Pungency |
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