Red Chilli (7-8 inch Long) {WINTER/ SUMMER} لال مرچ

Approx. 20 seeds in the pack.

Red Chilli (7–8 inch Long) – لال مرچ

This 7–8 inch Long Red Chilli variety is known for its vibrant red color, bold spicy flavor, and long, uniform fruits. The plants are vigorous, high-yielding, and well-suited for cultivation in pots, kitchen gardens, and open fields.
These extra-long chillies are perfect for drying, making powdered red chilli, pickles, chutneys, and adding heat to curries. The plants are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and produce consistently throughout the growing season.

Sowing Seasons

This chilli can be grown in both winter and summer seasons in Pakistan.

Winter Sowing:

• August to October

Summer Sowing:

• February to April

Climate:

• Best growth at 20°C – 35°C

• Protect from frost and very low temperatures

Growing Instructions

1. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost

• Ideal soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

• Break the soil properly and remove weeds before sowing

2. Seed Sowing

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in nursery trays or soil beds

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days

3. Transplanting

• When seedlings reach 6–8 inches tall

• Plant spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Choose a sunny location (at least 6 hours sunlight daily)

4. Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil slightly moist

• Avoid over-watering and standing water

• Water at the base, not on leaves, to prevent fungal diseases

5. Fertilizer

• Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer during early growth

• Use phosphorus & potassium fertilizer (NPK 5-10-10 or organic) at flowering and fruiting stages

6. Care & Maintenance

• Mulch soil to retain moisture

• Support plants with stakes if needed

• Regularly remove weeds around the plants

7. Harvesting

• Fruits ready in 75–90 days after transplanting

• Harvest when chillies turn fully bright red and firm

• Use sharp scissors to avoid damaging branches