Sarpan Sona 63 Chilli seeds are a high-yield variety and are known for their intense heat, vibrant red colour, and long, slender fruits. Perfect for adding a kick to your favourite dishes, drying for later use, or even grinding into a fiery powder.

Key Features:

Plant Height: 100-120 cm
Fruit Length: 18-20 cm
Fruit Color: Cherry Red
Pungency: 15,000-16,000 SHU
Germination Rate: High
Days to Maturity: 70-80 days

Benefits:

Explosive Flavor: Sona 63 chillies pack a punch, measuring between 15,000 and 16,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Ideal for those who love a spicy challenge!
High Yield: These vigorous plants produce an abundance of long, slender chillies, ensuring you have plenty of fiery goodness to enjoy.
Beautiful Color: The vibrant red chillies add a pop of colour to your garden and dishes.
Versatile Use: Enjoy fresh curries, salsas, and stir-fries, dry them for later use, or grind them into a potent chilli powder.
Easy to Grow: Sona 63 chillies are ideal for both seasoned and beginner gardeners. They thrive in warm, sunny conditions and require minimal maintenance.

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 Sarpan Sona 63 Chilli seeds in a well-drained seedbed with fertile soil.
Sow seeds thinly, about 2-3 cm apart.
Cover the seeds lightly with the 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:

Sarpan Sona 63 Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
Ripe Sarpan Sona 63 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 Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Sarpan Sona 63 stored in 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 Sona 63 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.