FITO Hot King Chilli seeds! These potent seeds produce a prolific crop of long, slender chillies that are perfect for adding heat to your favourite dishes. Whether you're a season. 

Key Features 
 

• Dual purpose & suitable for dry chilli 
• Plant Type: Semi-erect open. 
• Fruit Color: Very attractive, lustrous green fruits turn Fruit shiny red on maturity. 
• Fruit Size: Length 8 cm x 0,8 cm width. 
• Fruit Pungency: High. 
• Fruit First picking after transplanting: 55-65 days. 

 Benefits 

• High pungency: With Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ranging from 200,000 to 300,000, chillies are sure to add a kick to your dishes. 
• Large size: These chillies grow to be about 8 cm long and 0.8 cm wide, making them perfect for slicing and dicing. 
• Lush green colour: The fruits turn a vibrant red when mature, adding a pop of colour to your garden or kitchen. 
• First picking in 55-65 days: You'll be enjoying fresh chillies in no time with FITO Hot King! 
• Suitable for dry chilli: These chillies are perfect for drying and grinding into powder, so you can enjoy their heat all year long. 

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

 Transplanting:    

• Transplant 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:   

• FITO Hot King  Chilli Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.   
• Ripe FITO Hot King  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 FITO Hot King  Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.   
•  Chilli stored in refrigerator   
• Wash chillies gently before storing them.   
• Place FITO Hot King  Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.   
• Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.   

Drying of FITO Hot King  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.