Mahyco Chilli Vaishnavi is a high-yielding, dual-purpose chilli hybrid developed by Mahyco Pvt. Ltd. It is suitable for cultivation in various regions of India and offers several benefits to farmers.

Key Features:

Dual purpose: Suitable for harvesting both green and red chillies, catering to different market demands.
High yield: Produces long (10-12 cm), thick (1.1-1.2 cm) chillies with a smooth texture and glossy red colour when mature.
Early maturity: Harvest can begin as early as 60 days after sowing.
Disease resistance: Resistant to powdery mildew, a common chilli disease.
Wide adaptability: Performs well in various soil and climatic conditions.
Suitable for open fields and protected cultivation: Can be grown both in open fields and under polyhouses.

Benefits:

Improved income due to high yield and dual-purpose nature.
Reduced risk of crop failure due to disease resistance.
Flexible harvesting options to cater to market demands.
Wider market acceptance due to desirable fruit quality.

Land Preparation:

Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve 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 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 MAHYCO VAISHNAVI 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:

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

Drying of MAHYCO VAISHNAVI 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.