🌱 How to Grow Green Chilli from Seeds

Common Names:

• Hindi: हरी मिर्च

• Tamil: பச்சை மிளகாய்

• Telugu: పచ్చి మిరపకాయలు

• Malayalam: പച്ചമുളക്

• Kannada: ಹಸಿರು ಮೆಣಸು

• English: Green Chilli

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

1. Choose the Right Season

• Warm-season crop

• Best time to sow:

  • January–April and June–August

• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 30°C

• Avoid extreme cold or frost

2. Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil

• pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Mix in compost, cow dung manure, and neem cake powder

3. Sow the Seeds

• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep

• Spacing:

  • Garden: Keep 12–18 inches between plants

  • Pots: Use 8–10 inch pots, sow 2–3 seeds and thin to 1 healthy seedling

• Water gently after sowing

4. Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist, not soggy

• Water when the topsoil feels dry

• Avoid waterlogging — use well-draining pots

5. Germination

• Seeds sprout in 6–12 days

• Transplant when seedlings reach 4–6 inches

• Handle gently to avoid root damage

6. Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Best growing temperature: 20°C to 30°C

• Avoid shaded areas — it reduces flowering and fruiting

7. Fertilization

• Start feeding after 3–4 weeks

• Use organic compost or liquid fertilizers (banana peel water, seaweed extract)

• At flowering, use low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer for better yield

8. Pest Control

• Common pests: Aphids, thrips, whiteflies

• Use neem oil spray every 10–15 days

• Keep plant base clean and remove dried leaves

9. Harvesting

• Ready to harvest in 60–80 days

• Harvest when chillies are green, firm, and 3–4 inches long

• Pick regularly to encourage new fruiting

10. Regrow Tip

• Save seeds from fully ripe red chillies

• Dry thoroughly and store for next season

• In warm climates, plants can produce chillies for 3–4 months

🌶️ Health Benefits of Green Chilli

• Rich in Vitamin C, A, E, and antioxidants

• Boosts metabolism and immunity

• Helps in digestion and blood circulation

• Contains capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory properties