CHILLI - PUSA SADABAHAR / BARAMASI 

• Fruit Growth: The chillies grow in upright clusters (pointing skyward), typically bearing 5 to 8 fruits per cluster.
• Appearance: The fruits are elongated (5 to 6 cm long), starting dark green and turning a bright, glossy red upon maturity.
• Pungency: They are known to be very hot and are excellent for both fresh consumption and drying into chilli powder.
• Plant Structure: It features an upright growth habit, reaching a height of 60 to 80 cm, with broad, dark green leaves.
• Disease Resistance: It is highly tolerant to the notorious Chilli Leaf Curl Virus (CLC) and anthracnose, making it a low-maintenance favorite for farmers and home gardeners alike. 

Cultivation Quick Facts

• Climate: It is photo-insensitive (day length doesn't affect flowering) and thrives in a temperature range of 15°C to 35°C.
• Sowing Time: It can be grown in all seasons.
• Harvesting: The plant starts flowering in spring. The first harvest is ready roughly 60 to 90 days after transplanting the seedlings.
• Suitability: Due to its compact size and high yield, it is perfectly suited for both large-scale farming and kitchen gardening in pots or balcony grow bags.