Armour

Armour

A high-yielding hot pepper hybrid offering easy harvest, excellent fruit quality, and dependable resistance to Chilli Leaf Curl Virus (ChiLCV) and Anthracnose

Easy to harvest
Excellent fruit quality and high yield
Intermediate resistance to Chilli Leaf Curl Virus (ChiLCV) and Anthracnose


Soil	Well drained sandy loam
pH	6.5 - 7
Temperature (°C)	15°C to 35°C
Plant Population (Per Acre)	8,000-12,000
Spacing (cm)	90X60/75X45
Land preparation	The field should be well prepared, free from weeds and with well drainage facility. Deep Ploughing : Plough the land to a depth of 60-70 cm to improve drainage and soil aeration. Organic Matter : Incorporate well decomposed cow dung or compost about 10-12 tons/acre into the soil to improve fertility and structure. Ensure the land is properly leveled for even irrigation and planting.
Sowing Season	Rainy
Best Practices	Chilli needs adequate Pottash, Boron and Calcium in regular intervals during fruit setting to till Harvesting periods to improve the flowering, flower to fruit convertion ratio and get quality fruits.
Irrigation	The amount and frequency of irrigation depend on the soil and weather conditions. The most crucial stages of water needs in flowering and fruit development. Chilli can’t withstand excessive wetness, only irrigate it when necessary.
Nutrient Management (N:P:K)	N:P:K of 84kg of N, 24kg of P2O5 & 12kg of K2O is necessary for chilli crop period. Apply Basal dose: 24kg of N, 24kg of P2O5 & 12kg of K2O 1st Top dressing at 45 days of crop at 12kg N 2nd Top dressing at 60 days of crop at 12kg N 3rd Top dressing at 75 days of crop at 12kg N 4th Top dressing at 95 days of crop at 12kg N 5th Top dressing at 115 days of crop at 12kg N
Harvesting & Drying	Harvesting: Fresh chilli starts harvesting from 60-65 days after planting. Red Dry chilli starts harvesting from 85-90 days after planting. Red chilli Drying: Red chillies drying is an ideal method for preserving an abundant harvest or surplus for future use. Sun drying is the most widely used method. This traditional technique of red chillies drying process involves spreading chilies in a thin layer in direct sunlight on clean, flat surfaces such as hard dry ground. They are periodically rotated to ensure uniform drying. Depending on the weather and the desirable moisture content, drying by the sun can take several days to several weeks.
Pest & Disease and it's control	Viral Diseases: Chilli Leaf Curl Virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus & Groundnut Bud Necrosis Virus Fungal Diseases: Powder mildew, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Phytophthora Wilt. Bacterial Diseases: Bacterial Wilt & Bacterial leaf spot Pest: Whietfly, Aphids & Thrips (Yellow & Black)
States	All states in India

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