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Chilli (Hot Pepper)
Vegetable growing guide

Chilli (Hot Pepper)

Capsicum annuum

Everything you need to grow Chilli (Hot Pepper) successfully — from sowing to harvest.

🌱 Found in 8 combos

Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun

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Watering

Regular watering; keep soil moist but never waterlogged.

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Temperature

20°C – 35°C (68°F – 95°F)

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Germination

7–21 days

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Season

Warm season

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Harvest / Bloom

70–90 days after transplanting

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Fertile, well-draining soil.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 7.0

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Sowing depth

¼ inch

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Spacing

12–18 inches apart

🐛 Pests & problems

Pest management

Thrips, aphids and mites — use yellow sticky traps and neem oil.

Troubleshooting

Leaf curl is often caused by thrips or virus — inspect and treat early.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Pick at desired size/colour. Store in the refrigerator or dry for flakes.

Companion plants

Onions, Garlic, Marigolds

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Chilli (Hot Pepper).

Tomato Capsicum Green Brinjal Purple Long

Get Chilli (Hot Pepper) in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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