Chilli Farming

Category Farming
Tag cultivation
Date 22-02-2025
Clients Exports

Major Production and Economic Importance

Chilli farming is the cultivation of chili peppers (Capsicum species), which are grown globally for their fruits, used as vegetables, spices, condiments, and for their active component, Capsaicin, which provides pungency and has medicinal uses. typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages.

Cultivation Requirements

Requires a steady, even supply of moisture but is highly sensitive to waterlogging. Drip irrigation is highly recommended for efficient water use and disease prevention. typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including.

Crop Management and Harvesting

Weed Control & Mulching: Mulching (using black plastic film or organic material) is effective for moisture conservation and weed control. Intercultivation is also preferred. Pest and Disease: Chillies are susceptible to pests (e.g., mites, aphids, whitefly, fruit borer) and diseases (e.g., damping off). Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, including trap crops (like marigold) and use of neem oil/biopesticides, are often employed. Staking: Many commercial growers stake the plants to support growth, improve air circulation, and ease harvesting.