Homegrown mirchis are more tasty and healthy than the ones available in the market. They are fresh and offer a pleasing flavor. You can easily grow them in your garden, balcony, and terrace.
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Other Names: Mirchi, Pachchiii milagai, Patchi mirapa and Hasirumenasian kai
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 20-35°C
Uses: Enjoy them raw in salads or flavor sabzi and chutney
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Fertile soil
- 5-6 hours of daily sunlight
- Water regularly
- Fertilize every month with organic fertilizer
How to Sow Seeds
- Sow the seeds 1cm deep in the soil.
- If you want to grow jwala chillies on terrace or balcony, then take a small pot, fill it with potting mix and sow one-two seeds.
Seed Care
- Water the seeds regularly.
How to Care for Jwala Chilli Plant
Sunlight: Grow chillies in a location, where they can receive 5-6 hours of sunlight.
Watering: Water regularly during the summer season to keep the soil moist. During the winter and rainy season, water every 2-3 days.
Soil: Fertile soil, rich in organic matter is ideal for growing Jwala chilli plants. You can also add cow manure to improve the fertility of soil.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with nitrogen-rich fertilizer to boost the growth of the plants.
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, mites and bacterial diseases can pose danger to the chilli plant. So look for early signs of diseases, infections, and spray the appropriate pesticides.
Harvesting: Chillies are ready to harvest after 70-80 days of sowing the seeds.
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