Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 are high-yielding hybrid variety that produces an abundance of long, sleek chillies ideal for adding a kick to your favorite dishes. 

 Benefits: 

• Hot and Spicy: Delivering a fiery punch with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 30,000-35,000, these chillies are perfect for those who love it hot! 
• Prolific Bearer: Enjoy a continuous harvest of long, straight chillies measuring 7-9 cm. 
• Highly Tolerant: Resistant to leaf curl, sucking pests, wilt, and heat, ensuring a healthy and productive crop. 
• All Season: Plant these versatile chillies throughout the year for fresh green chillies or let them mature to a vibrant red for drying and grinding. 
• Compact Bushy Plants: Reaching a manageable height of 80-90 cm, these chilli plants are perfect for small gardens and containers. 
• Uniform Size and Excellent Shelf Life: Enjoy consistent harvests of beautifully shaped chillies with a long shelf life. 
• Dark Green, Glossy Appearance: These chillies are not just delicious, but also add a vibrant touch to your garden or patio. 

Key Features: 

• Plant type: Compact bushy 
• Fruit colour: Dark green, turning red when mature 
• Plant height: 80-90 cm 
• Fruit shape: Long and straight 
• Pungency: Hot (30,000-35,000 SHU) 
• Suitable for Fresh and dried use 

  Land Preparation:    

• Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve a fine tilth.   
• Depth of ploughing: The first ploughing should be deep (18-20 cm) to break the hardpan and improve drainage. Subsequent ploughings can be shallower (10-12 cm).   
• Timing: Ploughing is best done during the summer months (April-May) to allow the soil to dry and aerate.   
• Moisture content: Ideally, the soil should have moderate moisture content during ploughing. Avoid ploughing when the soil is too wet or dry.   
• After ploughing, remove all weeds, stones, and other debris from the field. This will prevent competition for resources and facilitate smooth land levelling.   
• Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.   
• Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.   
• Apply a basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test recommendations. A general recommendation is 40 kg nitrogen, 60 kg phosphorus, and 40 kg potassium per acre.   

 Sowing   

• Sow  Chilli seeds in a well-drained seedbed with fertile soil.   
• Sow seeds thinly, about 2-3 cm apart.   
• Cover the seeds lightly with soil.   
• Water the seedbed regularly and keep it moist.   
•  Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.   

 Transplanting:    

• Transplant Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 Chilli seedlings to the field when they are 4-5 weeks old and have 4-5 true leaves.   
• Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.   
• Prepare the field by tilling, levelling, and making planting holes.   
• Space the plants 45-60 cm apart in rows that are 60-75 cm apart.   
• Make sure the roots are not bent when planting.   
• Water the plants thoroughly after transplanting.    

Harvesting:   

• Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 Chillis are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.   
• Ripe Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291  Chilli 
• Use sharp scissors or pruners to harvest the chillies.   
• Cut the stem about 1 cm above the fruit.   
• Harvest chillies regularly, as this will encourage further fruiting.   

Storage:   

• Fresh Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.   
• Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 Chilli stored in refrigerator   
• Wash chillies gently before storing them.   
• Place Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.   
• Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.   

Drying of Sarpan Chilli Seeds F1-291 Chilli :   

• Wash chillies and remove stems.   
• Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.   
• Spread chillies on a clean drying rack or trays in a well-ventilated area.   
• Drying chillies   
• Turn chillies regularly to ensure even drying.   
• Chillies are dry when they are brittle and break easily.