{"id":16831,"date":"2025-07-15T14:45:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T14:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seniorseeds.in\/?product=evergreen-chilli-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%9a-100-seed"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:06:23","slug":"evergreen-chilli-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%9a-100-seed","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/seniorseeds.in\/?product=evergreen-chilli-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%9a-100-seed","title":{"rendered":"EVERGREEN CHILLI – \u0938\u0926\u093e\u092c\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u092e\u093f\u0930\u094d\u091a (100+ Seed)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f HOW TO SOW CHILLI SEEDS \u2013 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE<\/h3>\n
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\ud83d\udcc5 Best Time to Sow<\/h3>\n
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  • Warm-season crop<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • In India\/Pakistan<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
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      • November <\/strong> for winter crop<\/li>\n
      • Jan\u2013March<\/strong> for summer crop<\/li>\n
      • June\u2013July<\/strong> for monsoon crop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Needs temperatures around 25\u201332\u00b0C (77\u201390\u00b0F)<\/strong> for germination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udce6 What You Need:<\/h3>\n
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        • Chilli seeds (desi varieties)<\/li>\n
        • Seed trays, small pots, or cups<\/li>\n
        • Seed starting mix (light and well-draining)\n
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          • Or: 50% cocopeat + 30% compost + 20% sand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Spray bottle or watering can<\/li>\n
          • Cling film or a humidity dome (optional)<\/li>\n
          • Warm, bright spot (or heat mat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83c\udf31 STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO SOW CHILLI SEEDS<\/h3>\n
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            1. Soak the Seeds (Optional but Recommended)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • Soak seeds in warm water for 8\u201312 hours<\/strong> before planting.<\/li>\n
            • This softens the seed coat and speeds up germination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              2. Prepare Containers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • Fill seed trays or small pots with moist seed starting mix<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Lightly press the soil but don’t compact it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                3. Sow the Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Make a hole about 0.5\u20131 cm (\u00bc\u2013\u00bd inch) deep<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • Place 1 seed per cell or pot<\/strong>, cover lightly with soil.<\/li>\n
                • Mist with water gently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  4. Create Warm, Humid Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  • Cover trays with cling film<\/strong> or a plastic dome to keep moisture in.<\/li>\n
                  • Place in a warm area (25\u201332\u00b0C)<\/strong>. A heat mat can help.<\/li>\n
                  • Avoid direct sunlight during germination \u2014 use bright, indirect light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    5. Water Carefully<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • Use a spray bottle<\/strong> to keep the soil moist \u2014 not wet or dry.<\/li>\n
                    • Water once a day or as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      6. Germination Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                      • Chilli seeds take 7\u201320 days<\/strong> to sprout.\n
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                        • Some varieties (especially hot chillies) may take longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          7. After Germination<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                          • Remove plastic cover when seedlings appear.<\/li>\n
                          • Move them to a spot with 6\u20138 hours of sunlight<\/strong> or under a grow light<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                          • Keep the soil moist and protect from wind or heavy rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            8. Transplanting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                            • After 4\u20136 weeks<\/strong>, when seedlings are about 10\u201315 cm tall<\/strong> and have 3\u20134 leaves:\n
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                              • Transplant into larger pots (at least 10\u201312 inches deep) or into garden soil.<\/li>\n
                              • Keep 30\u201345 cm (12\u201318 inches)<\/strong> between plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                \ud83c\udf3f CARE AFTER TRANSPLANTING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                Need<\/th>\nRecommendation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                \ud83c\udf1e Sunlight<\/td>\nFull sun (6\u20138 hrs\/day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                \ud83d\udca7 Watering<\/td>\nWater when topsoil feels dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                \ud83c\udf31 Feeding<\/td>\nAdd compost or mild fertilizer every 2\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                \ud83d\udc1b Pests<\/td>\nWatch for aphids, whiteflies \u2013 use neem oil spray if needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                \ud83d\udd25 When to Harvest?<\/h2>\n
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                                • Green chillies: Harvest 60\u201390 days after transplanting<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                • Red chillies: Leave pods to fully mature and turn red on the plant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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