Sarpan Avinash Chilli Seeds is a hybrid chilli variety known for its high yield and resistance to diseases. The fruit is 5-6 cm long, glossy, firm, and has a medium to high pungency. It is suitable for growing in all seasons and is recommended for the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Benefits:

High Yield: These seeds produce a high yield of chillies, making them ideal for commercial production or home gardeners who want to harvest a plentiful crop.
Disease Resistance: They are highly tolerant to various sucking pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides and ensuring a healthy harvest.
Suitable for All Seasons: Unlike some chilli varieties, Sarpan Avinash chillies can be grown year-round in various climates, offering a longer harvesting season.
Medium to High Pungency: These chillies provide a good level of spice, making them suitable for adding heat to various dishes.
Glossy and Firm Fruit: The chillies are visually appealing with their glossy and firm appearance, ensuring marketability and adding a vibrant touch to dishes.
Nutritional Value: Chillies are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are essential for maintaining good health.

Key Features:

High Yield: Produces a significantly higher yield than other chilli varieties.
Disease Resistance: Highly tolerant to various pests and diseases, minimizing the need for pesticides.
Suitable for All Seasons: Adaptable to different climatic conditions and can be grown year-round.
Medium to High Pungency: Offers a desirable level of spice for diverse culinary uses.
Glossy and Firm Fruit: Boasts visually appealing chillies with a firm texture, enhancing their market value and culinary presentation.
High Germination Rate: Ensures a successful harvest with a higher percentage of seeds germinating into healthy plants.
Upright Plant Growth: Facilitates easier management and maintenance of the chilli plants.

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: 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 fertilisers 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 the soil.
Water the seedbed regularly and keep it moist.
Sarpan Avinash Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.

Transplanting:

Transplant Sarpan Avinash 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 60-75 cm apart.
Make sure the roots are not bent when planting.
Water the plants thoroughly after transplanting.

Harvesting:

Chillis are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
Ripe Sarpan Avinash 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.
These chillies are stored in the refrigerator
Wash chillies gently before storing them.
Place Sarpan Avinash 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 Avinash 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.