Kumkum

Kumkum

Red carpet fruit colour & Good Storability , and Good level of resistance to Chilli Leaf Curl Virus (ChiLCV) & Anthracnose tolerance

Intermediate resistance to Chilli Leaf Curl Virus (ChiLCV) and Anthracnose
Excellent colour value with optimum pungency
Outstanding colour retention


Soil	Well drained sandy loam
pH	6.5 -7.0
Temperature (°C)	15°C to 35°C
Plant Population (Per Acre)	15,500
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 Few Fertigation Tips: Crop stage: Foliar spray/litre 85-90 days: 13:0:45 -3gm, MgSo4-3gm+BO- 1gm 100-105 days: 13:0:45 -3gm, 19:19:19-5gms, BO +Fe(EDTA) - 3gm 115-120 days: 13:0:45 -3gm, CN-5gms, MgSo4-3gm + BO- 1gm 130-135 days: 13:0:45 -3gm, 19:19:19-5gm
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	Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Karnataka

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