Preparation of Soil
Light to medium heavy soil with good drainage is required.
Chilli is planted in well pulverized and leveled field.
Sowing
Sowing time- Kharif: June- July, Rabi: Sep- Oct and Summer- Jan- Feb
Seed Rate- 120 gm/ acre or 300 gm/ hectare
Spacing- 45X60 cm or 60 X 75 cm depending upon soil fertility & agronomic practices
Fertilizer application
Before transplanting , apply NPK 40:30:30 per acre and make light ridges and transplant
Periodic top dressing of MOP and Ammonium sulphate is recommended @ 20 kg & 10 kg.
Irrigation
Irrigate once in 4- 5 days depending on weather & soil conditions
Chilli crop is very sensitive to excess water but to some extent it can tolerate drought.
Heavy soils or in heavy rainfall areas proper drainage should be provided to withdraw excess water.
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