FITO Hot King Chilli seeds! These potent seeds produce a prolific crop of long, slender chillies that are perfect for adding heat to your favourite dishes. Whether you're a season.

Key Features

Dual purpose & suitable for dry chilli
Plant Type: Semi-erect open.
Fruit Color: Very attractive, lustrous green fruits turn Fruit shiny red on maturity.
Fruit Size: Length 8 cm x 0,8 cm width.
Fruit Pungency: High.
Fruit First picking after transplanting: 55-65 days.

Benefits

High pungency: With Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ranging from 200,000 to 300,000, chillies are sure to add a kick to your dishes.
Large size: These chillies grow to be about 8 cm long and 0.8 cm wide, making them perfect for slicing and dicing.
Lush green colour: The fruits turn a vibrant red when mature, adding a pop of colour to your garden or kitchen.
First picking in 55-65 days: You'll be enjoying fresh chillies in no time with FITO Hot King!
Suitable for dry chilli: These chillies are perfect for drying and grinding into powder, so you can enjoy their heat all year long.

Land Preparation:

Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve a fine tilth.
Depth of ploughing: The first ploughing should be deep (18-20 cm) to break the hardpan and improve drainage. Subsequent ploughings can be shallower (10-12 cm).
Timing: Ploughing is best done during the summer months (April-May) to allow the soil to dry and aerate.
Moisture content: Ideally, the soil should have moderate moisture content during ploughing. Avoid ploughing when the soil is too wet or dry.
After ploughing, remove all weeds, stones, and other debris from the field. This will prevent competition for resources and facilitate smooth land levelling.
Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.
Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.
Apply a basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test recommendations. A general recommendation is 40 kg nitrogen, 60 kg phosphorus, and 40 kg potassium per acre.

Sowing

Sow of FITO Hot King Chilli seeds in a well-drained seedbed with fertile soil.
Sow seeds thinly, about 2-3 cm apart.
Cover the seeds lightly with soil.
Water the seedbed regularly and keep it moist.
Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.

Transplanting:

Transplant Chilli seedlings to the field when they are 4-5 weeks old and have 4-5 true leaves.
Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.
Prepare the field by tilling, levelling, and making planting holes.
Space the plants 45-60 cm apart in rows that are 60-75 cm apart.
Make sure the roots are not bent when planting.
Water the plants thoroughly after transplanting.

Harvesting:

FITO Hot King Chilli Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
Ripe FITO Hot King Chilli
Use sharp scissors or pruners to harvest the chillies.
Cut the stem about 1 cm above the fruit.
Harvest chillies regularly, as this will encourage further fruiting.

Storage:

Fresh FITO Hot King Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Chilli stored in refrigerator
Wash chillies gently before storing them.
Place FITO Hot King Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.
Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.

Drying of FITO Hot King Chilli:

Wash chillies and remove stems.
Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.
Spread chillies on a clean drying rack or trays in a well-ventilated area.
Drying chillies
Turn chillies regularly to ensure even drying.
Chillies are dry when they are brittle and break easily.