Bajji Mirchi / Chilli Seeds

Plant Name: Bajji Mirchi/Mirchi/Mirapa/Milagai/Menasinakai/Pachamulagu.  

Sowing Season:

• All Season.

Soil requirements: 

• The right type of soil is very important as nutrition is required for the growth of the plant. 
• A mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost, and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also, add a handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest-free.

Container Specification:

• Take Container/Grow bag with minimum 12-inch height.
• Preferably 12X12 Or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement

Sowing:

• Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).
• Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
• Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit.
• Water regularly.
• Seeds germinate within 8-10 days from the date of sowing.

Plants Caring:

• Bajji Mirchi need at least 3 to 4 hours of Sunlight.
• Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add a handful of compost/organic manure every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure the soil has enough nutrition to grow plants.

How much yield on an average: The annual yield from each plant is 3-4 Kg (average).

Common problems/diseases: Main pests that attack Bajji Mirchi are aphids and whiteflies. Treat them using organic pesticides like Neem oil.

Benefits of  Bajji Mirchi:

• Improves metabolism.
• Good for your heart.
• Lowers the risk of cancer.
• Antioxidant Properties.
• Improves immunity.
• Relieves pain.
• Cures iron deficiency.