NSC Hybrid Chilli – Arka Meghana Variety

5 Gram Truthfully Labelled Seed Pouch

Arka Meghana is a high-yielding F1 hybrid chilli developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) and marketed by National Seeds Corporation (NSC). This hybrid is bred using a male sterile (MS) line, ensuring uniformity, vigor, and superior performance in the field. Packed in a 5-gram truthfully labelled seed pouch, it is ideal for both commercial cultivation and progressive farmers.

 Key Features:

• Crop: Chilli (Capsicum annuum)

• Variety: Arka Meghana (F1 Hybrid)

• Pack Size: 5 grams

• Seed Type: Truthfully Labelled

• Plant Habit: Medium tall (81.3 cm), spreading (69.5 cm)

• Fruit Characteristics:

  • Long (10.6 cm), slender (1.2 cm width)

  • Dark green turning deep red on maturity

• Flowering: Very early; 50% flowering in just 24 days

• Yield Potential:

  • Fresh yield: 33.5 tons/ha

  • Dry yield: 5 tons/ha

  • Crop duration: 140–150 days

• Disease Tolerance: Tolerant to powdery mildew and viral infections

 Ideal For:

• • Commercial chilli growers

  • Progressive farmers seeking early and high yields

  • Agri-input retailers and seed distributors