- NSC presents High-Quality Hybrid Chilli Variety: Arka Meghana seeds. These premium seeds are produced by National Seeds Corporation Ltd., A Govt. of India Undertaking, ensuring reliable quality and performance for farmers and gardeners.
- Arka Meghana is a high-yielding F-1 hybrid chilli variety (developed by IIHR) known for early maturity, medium-tall spreading plants, dark green to deep red fruits. It offers high yields both green; and dry, medium pungency, and strong tolerance to powdery mildew and viruses, making it ideal for both seasons.
Key Characteristics of Arka Meghana Chilli:
- Yield & Type: High-yielding \(F_{1}\) hybrid with high pungency and uniform fruit size.
- Fruit Appearance: Long (10-12 cm), thin (1.2 cm) fruits that turn from dark green to deep red when mature.
- Growth Habit: Medium-tall (81.3 cm) and spreading plants with good canopy.
- Maturity: Very early flowering (50% flowering in 24–55 days) and early harvest.
- Disease Resistance: Strong tolerance/resistance to powdery mildew and common leaf curl viruses.
- Adaptability: Suitable for both irrigated Kharif and Rabi seasons.
- Suitability: Ideal for both fresh green market and dry red chilli production.
- Cultivate high-yielding chilli crops with confidence using NSC's scientifically processed Arka Meghana hybrid seeds.