FMC Crop Solution Promises Healthy Chilli Crops with Higher Yield
After the Portuguese arrival in India, Chillies were first introduced to Goa, from where they spread to South India. When the army of the Maratha king Shivaji moved north to challenge the Mughal Empire during the 17th century, chilli was also introduced to north India.
India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chillies and the world leader in Chilli production followed by China, Thailand, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.
Chilli Growing states in India
High area- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa
Medium Area- Gujrat, Chattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, UP, and Rajasthan, NE sates
Low area- Haryana, Punjab, Uttrakhand, Jharkhand
Chilli is considered one of the major commercial crops of the world.
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Different varieties are grown for vegetables, spices, condiments, sauces, and pickles.
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Both green and dried chillies are the important components of our routine diet.
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It will give our dishes the required pungency, color, taste, and flavor.
Season of sowing
1. January - February
2. June - July
3. September- October
Seed rate
Varieties: 1.0 kg / ha.
Hybrids: 200 - 250 g / ha.
Nursery area: 100 sq.m / ha.
Spacing
Varieties : 60 x 45 cm
Hybrids : 75 x 60 cm
Benevia® is giving a healthy foundation with better crop establishment to harness full genetic potential.
Time of application-12 to 15 leaves the stage and repeat after 10 days for good results.
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