Description

Common Name : Thondan Mulaku, Sambar Mulaku

Chilli is one of the most valuable crops grown in the northeastern region. Fruits are long or small with high pungency. It is used as a principal ingredient of various curries, and chutneys. It is also used for vegetables, spices, condiments, sauces, and pickles. Chilies are good sources of vitamin A and vitamin C. Chillies grow best in warm and humid conditions. A well-drained, well-aerated, fairly light fertile loam with a fair moisture holding capacity is ideal. Chilli crop prefers a soil reaction ranging from a pH of 6.0-7.0