During the growing period which extends over 4 months maximum temperature ranging from 20°–30°C and a minimum temperature not below 10°C is ideal.
The fruit colour is affected at temperatures below 15°C.
Chilli is grown in many types of soils-sandy to heavy clay.
A well drained, fairly light fertile loam with a fair moisture holding capacity is ideal.
The light soils produce better quality fruits than heavy soils.
Chilli crop prefers a soil reaction ranging from pH 6–7.
| Character / Variety |
Disha (BSS-453) |
| Plant height |
3.5 feet |
| Days to first picking |
65 days after transplanting |
| Fruit length |
14-16 cm |
| Fruit diameter |
1.5 cm |
| Fruit surface |
Smooth |
| Colour Unripe |
Yellowish Green |
| Colour Ripe |
Dark Red |
| Pungency |
Pungent |
| Remarks |
Good for fresh market. Long Jwala type Hybrid can be grown through out the year. |
