Seminis Sitara Gold Chilli Seeds are a high-yielding variety known for their superior flavor and superior heat. They are a great choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

Key Features

High Yield: Sitara Gold chillies are a high-yielding variety that can produce up to 30000-40000 SHU of heat. This means that you can get a lot of bang for your buck with these seeds.
Superior Flavor: Sitara Gold chillies have a sweet and fruity flavor that is perfect for fresh eating, drying, or making into hot sauce.
Excellent re-flushing character: This variety is known for its ability to produce multiple harvests throughout the season.
Semi Erect bushy plants habit with high vigor
Intermediate sucking pest tolerance
Average diameter: 1.2-1.3 cm
Average length: 13-14 cm
Colour: Green
Shape: Asian long
Harvest uniformity: High Uniformity
Vigour: Strong
Relative maturity: Medium
Maturity (days): 65-70
Sowing season: Autumn
Transplanting season: Autumn, Winter

Benefits

They are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
They can help to boost your immune system.
They can add a spicy kick to any dish.
They are easy to grow and care for.

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 Seminis Sitara Gold 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.
Seminis Sitara Gold 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:

Seminis Sitara Gold Chilli Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full color and size.

Ripe Seminis Sitara Gold 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.
Chilli 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 Seminis Sitara Gold Chilli:

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