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Chilli

Mirchi / Mirapakaya

Compact, productive and high value. Thrives in Hyderabad heat and keeps producing for the better part of a year.

fruitingmediumseasonalMonsoonMild Winter
Monsoon friendlyCommercial pick
82terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. TransplantDay 25
  4. FloweringDay 50
  5. First harvestDay 75
  6. Peak harvestDay 125
  7. End of cropDay 200
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    Transplant seedlingsTransplant

    Move to the final container once true leaves appear.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Thrips & Mites.

  • Day 50
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 60
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 75
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain risklow

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat riskmedium

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Thrips, Mites, Aphids
Common diseases
Leaf curl, Anthracnose, Damping off
Terrace notes

Excellent value per square foot and a strong micro-commercial pick. Thrips-driven leaf curl is the main risk in dry spells.

  • Watch for thrips — curled, cup-shaped leaves are the early sign.
  • Pick regularly to keep the plant flowering.
  • Avoid overwatering; chilli hates wet feet.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Medium
Container
25L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
30cm
Support
None
1st harvest
75d
Lifecycle
200d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

Telangana Horticulture CalendarTNAU Crop GuideGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

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Everything you need to grow Chilli on your terrace.

Est. setup
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ProtectionOptional
Bio Fungal Control (250ml)
₹279
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