Sarpan Hybrid Mahakali Chilli! Are high-yielding, F1 hybrid seeds offer a unique flavour experience and are perfect for home growers. 

 Benefits : 

• Fiery flavour: The Mahakali chilli boasts a high Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating, making it one of the hottest chillies available. Expect a powerful kick that will tantalize your taste buds. 
• Unique appearance: The fruits are a beautiful blend of half light green and half black/purple, reaching 7-9 cm long. They add a vibrant splash of colour to your garden. 
• Versatility: Enjoy Mahakali chillies in their green stage for a fresh, vibrant flavour, or let them mature to a deep red for a smoky and intense heat. They are perfect for adding a searing touch to curries, salsas, stir-fries, or garnish. 
• High yield: These vigorous plants produce an abundance of chillies, ensuring you have a plentiful harvest throughout the season. 

Key Features: 

• Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. 
• Excellent source of carotene. 
• Genetically pure and high-yielding potential. 
• Suitable for all-season planting. 

  Land Preparation:    

• Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve a fine tilth.   
• Depth of ploughing: The first ploughing should be deep (18-20 cm) to break the hardpan and improve drainage. Subsequent ploughings can be shallower (10-12 cm).   
• Timing: Ploughing is best done during the summer months (April-May) to allow the soil to dry and aerate.   
• Moisture content: Ideally, the soil should have moderate moisture content during ploughing. Avoid ploughing when the soil is too wet or dry.   
• After ploughing, remove all weeds, stones, and other debris from the field. This will prevent competition for resources and facilitate smooth land levelling.   
• Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.   
• Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.   
• Apply a basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test recommendations. A general recommendation is 40 kg nitrogen, 60 kg phosphorus, and 40 kg potassium per acre.   

 Sowing   

• Sow Mahakali  Chilli seeds in a well-drained seedbed with fertile soil.   
• Sow seeds thinly, about 2-3 cm apart.   
• Cover the seeds lightly with the soil.   
• Water the seedbed regularly and keep it moist.   
• Mahakali   Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.   

 Transplanting:    

• Transplant Mahakali   Chilli seedlings to the field when they are 4-5 weeks old and have 4-5 true leaves.   
• Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.   
• Prepare the field by tilling, levelling, and making planting holes.   
• Space the plants 45-60 cm apart in rows that are 60-75 cm apart.   
• Make sure the roots are not bent when planting.   
• Water the plants thoroughly after transplanting.    

Harvesting:   

• Chillis are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.   
• Ripe Mahakali  Chilli 
• Use sharp scissors or pruners to harvest the chillies.   
• Cut the stem about 1 cm above the fruit.   
• Harvest chillies regularly, as this will encourage further fruiting.   

Storage:   

• Fresh can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.   
• These Chilli stored in the refrigerator   
• Wash chillies gently before storing them.   
• Place Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.   
• Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.   

Drying of Mahakali Chilli :   

• Wash chillies and remove stems.   
• Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.   
• Spread chillies on a clean drying rack or trays in a well-ventilated area.   
• Drying chillies   
• Turn chillies regularly to ensure even drying.   
• Chillies are dry when they are brittle and break easily.