EVERGREEN CHILLI – सदाबहार मिर्च (100+ Seed)

Sowing chilli seeds is easy and rewarding, whether you’re growing spicy green chillies, red mirch, or sweet peppers. The key is warmth, light, and patience, since chillies take a little longer to germinate than some other vegetables.

🌶️ HOW TO SOW CHILLI SEEDS – STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

📅 Best Time to Sow

• Warm-season crop
• In India/Pakistan:                     
• • • November for winter crop
    • Jan–March for summer crop
    • June–July for monsoon crop
  • Needs temperatures around 25–32°C (77–90°F) for germination.

📦 What You Need:

• Chilli seeds (desi varieties)
• Seed trays, small pots, or cups
• Seed starting mix (light and well-draining)
  • Or: 50% cocopeat + 30% compost + 20% sand
• Spray bottle or watering can
• Cling film or a humidity dome (optional)
• Warm, bright spot (or heat mat)

🌱 STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO SOW CHILLI SEEDS

1. Soak the Seeds (Optional but Recommended)

• Soak seeds in warm water for 8–12 hours before planting.
• This softens the seed coat and speeds up germination.

2. Prepare Containers

• Fill seed trays or small pots with moist seed starting mix.
• Lightly press the soil but don’t compact it.

3. Sow the Seeds

• Make a hole about 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ inch) deep.
• Place 1 seed per cell or pot, cover lightly with soil.
• Mist with water gently.

4. Create Warm, Humid Conditions

• Cover trays with cling film or a plastic dome to keep moisture in.
• Place in a warm area (25–32°C). A heat mat can help.
• Avoid direct sunlight during germination — use bright, indirect light.

5. Water Carefully

• Use a spray bottle to keep the soil moist — not wet or dry.
• Water once a day or as needed.

6. Germination Time

• Chilli seeds take 7–20 days to sprout.
  • Some varieties (especially hot chillies) may take longer.

7. After Germination

• Remove plastic cover when seedlings appear.
• Move them to a spot with 6–8 hours of sunlight or under a grow light.
• Keep the soil moist and protect from wind or heavy rain.

8. Transplanting

• After 4–6 weeks, when seedlings are about 10–15 cm tall and have 3–4 leaves:
  • Transplant into larger pots (at least 10–12 inches deep) or into garden soil.
  • Keep 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) between plants.

🌿 CARE AFTER TRANSPLANTING

🔥 When to Harvest?

• Green chillies: Harvest 60–90 days after transplanting
• Red chillies: Leave pods to fully mature and turn red on the plant