VNR 109 F1 Hybrid Chilli Seeds are a high-yielding variety of chilli pepper seeds that are perfect for both home gardeners and commercial farmers. These seeds produce long, slender chilli peppers that are light green and have a medium to low pungency level. These chilli peppers are ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and drying.

Benefits:

High yield potential
Disease resistant
Easy to grow
Excellent for fresh eating, pickling, and drying

Key Features:

Early hybrid with a very good heat set
Light green, medium pungent, tough fruits
Suitable for distant transportation
Short picking
First harvest in 45-50 days
Average fruit size is 13-17 cm long and 1.4-1.7 cm wide
Pungency: Medium
Seed quantity per acre: 60-80 gms

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 VNR 109 F1 Hybrid 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.
VNR 109 F1 Hybrid Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.

Transplanting:

Transplant VNR 109 F1 Hybrid 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:

F1 Hybrid Chillis are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
Ripe VNR 109 F1 Hybrid 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 F1 Hybrid Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
F1 Hybrid Chilli stored in refrigerator
Wash chillies gently before storing them.
Place F1 Hybrid Chilli in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.
Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.

Drying of VNR 109 F1 Hybrid 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.