Sarpan 531 Chilli Seeds are a popular choice for both home and commercial growers. They are known for their high yield, early maturity, and resistance to pests and diseases. These seeds produce dark green, glossy fruits that mature to a deep red colour. The fruits are medium to high in pungency, making them perfect for adding spice to your favorite dishes.

Benefits:

High Yield: These seeds produce a prolific crop of chillies, with an average yield of 23-25 quintals per acre.
Early Maturity: The plants start fruiting early, within 45 days of planting.
Pest and Disease Resistant: The plants are resistant to major pests and diseases, such as powdery mildew and virus attacks.
Dual Purpose: The fruits can be harvested green for fresh use or allowed to mature for red chilli powder.
Medium to High Pungency: The fruits range from 35,500 to 40,500 SHU on the Scoville heat scale, making them moderately spicy.
Medium Long: The fruits are 14-15 cm long, making them perfect for slicing or chopping.

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 leveling.
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 Sarpan 531 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.
Sarpan 531 Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.

Transplanting:

Transplant Sarpan 531 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:

Sarpan 531 Chillis are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
Ripe Sarpan 531 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 Sarpan 531 Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Sarpan 531 Chilli stored in the refrigerator
Wash chillies gently before storing them.
Place Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.
Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.

Drying of Sarpan 531 Chilli :

Wash chillies and remove stems.
Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.
Spread chillies on a clean drying rack on 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.