Arka Meghana is a premium hybrid chilli variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru. Brought to you by NSC (National Seeds Corporation), this variety is the result of advanced Cytoplasmic Genic Male Sterility (CGMS) breeding technology, making it suitable for both commercial cultivation and kitchen gardening.

Key Features:

Plant Characteristics:

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  Bushy, vigorous, and photo-insensitive plants

  
  


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  Suitable for cultivation across diverse agro-climatic zones

  
  


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  Good branching and canopy coverage help in maximizing yield

  
  

Fruit Characteristics:

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  Long, slender, straight green fruits with smooth surface

  
  


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  Excellent market appeal due to uniformity and size

  
  


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  Suitable for both fresh and dry chilli markets

  
  

Disease Tolerance:

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  High resistance to leaf curl virus, powdery mildew, bacterial blight, and anthracnose, reducing pesticide costs and crop loss

  
  

Yield Potential:

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  Fresh yield: Up to 33.5 tonnes per hectare

  
  


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  Dry yield: Around 5 tonnes per hectare

  
  


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  Crop Duration: 140–150 days from sowing to final harvest

  
  

Seed Type:

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  Hybrid (Hyb.) Seeds

  
  


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  Truthfully Labelled as per Indian seed certification standards

  
  


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  Pack Size: 5 grams

  
  

Recommended For:

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  Commercial chilli farmers looking for high yield and disease resistance

  
  


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  Organic farms and integrated crop management systems

  
  


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  Backyard/kitchen garden enthusiasts seeking hybrid performance