Seminis Sitara Chilli! This aromatic variety boasts up to 15,000 Scoville Heat Units, making it a perfect choice for those who love their chillies hot. Plus, with its easy-to-grow nature, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown chillies right from your own garden. 

Key Features  

• Plant type: Semi-erect 
• Fruit color: Green 
• Fruit skin: Smooth 
• Fruit length: 14-15 cm 
• Fruit diameter: 1.2 cm 
• Sowing season: June-September; November-February 
• Sowing method: Transplanting 
• Sowing spacing: Row to row: 75-90 cm, Plant to plant: 45-60 cm 

Benefits 

• Intense heat: With up to 15,000 Scoville Heat Units, this chilli will add a fiery kick to your dishes. 
• Rich flavor: The Sitara Chilli is not just hot, it also boasts a complex flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. 
• Easy to grow: Even beginner gardeners can successfully grow this variety. 
• High yields: Each plant produces an abundance of chillies, so you'll have plenty to enjoy in your cooking. 
• Versatile: Use the Sitara Chilli in salsas, hot sauces, curries, stir-fries, or simply enjoy them fresh. 

  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 leveling.  
• 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 Seminis Sitara  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.  
• Seminis Sitara  Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.  

 Transplanting:   

• Transplant Seminis Sitara  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:  

• Seminis Sitara  Chilli Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full color and size.  

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

Drying of Seminis Sitara  Chilli:  

• Wash chillies and remove stems.  
• Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.  
• Spread chillies on a clean drying rack or on 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.