Description
- Black Chilli is one of the popular varieties of chili that is easy to grow in home gardens and terrace gardens. Kalima peppers are not only famous for their health benefits but are also popular for their medicinal properties. Peppers contain high protein and minerals.
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Throughout the year (The best time is January to February) Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a seedling tray or Container, or Pots. Transplant in 25 to 30 days Germination Time: 7 to 21 days from sowing Germination temperature: 18-22°C Harvesting: 75 to 90 days from transplanting Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
- Water – black chilli does not require too much water as compared to other plants; give water when the top layer of soil becomes dry but keep the soil moist, not soggy.
- Soil – Use well-drained and fertile soil for the best result for chilli-black plants with 6.5-7.0 ph.
- Sunlight – The pepper plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
- Temperature – The optimum chilli black growing temperature is 21 to 35°C.
- Common Pests – Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, root-knot nematodes, and many more are found in pepper plants. Powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot are some diseases that affect the whole pepper plant. To control these pests use neem oil in your chili plants and use amino acids through sprays may be avoiding the injection of disease in chili-pepper plants.
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