Green chillies are hard to miss ingredient in the Indian cooking scene. They have a very sharp, hot taste and offer an amazing flavor when grown at home.
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Other Names: Hari Mirch, Chilli Green, Finger Chillies, Mirchi
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 20-35°C
Uses: Chop and add green chillies in sabzi and dal to spice up the taste.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow Green Chilli Seeds- Quick View
- Sandy loam soil
- 5-6 hours of sunlight
- Water weekly to keep the soil moist
- Fertilize every month with nitrogen rich fertilizer
How to Sow Seeds
- Take a small pot, add potting mix and sow 2-3 green chilli seeds at a depth of 1 cm in it.
- If you want to grow green chill in the garden, sow the seeds directly in the ground and cover them slightly with soil.
Seed Care
- Water the seeds every day so the soil doesn’t feel dry on touch.
How to Care for Green Chilli
Sunlight: Choose a growing spot, where the chilli plants can receive 5-6 hours of sunlight. It can be the center space of the garden or terrace.
Watering: Green chillies don’t like lot of water, so water weekly to keep the soil moist.
Soil: Sandy loam soil with rich organic matter content and drainage is suitable for growing green chilies. For better yield, you can nourish the soil with cow manure every month.
Fertilizer: Fertilize the chill plants every month with nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote better growth.
Pests and Diseases: Spider mites and aphids can affect the growth of green chilly plants. So look for early signs of infections and use appropriate pesticides.
Harvesting: Green chillies are ready to harvest after 60-80 days of sowing the seeds.



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