Price: PKR 100 per pack

Approx. 50 seeds per pack.

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Grow Desi Green Chilli from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Green Chilli (Capsicum annuum) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown for its chilli fruits. Under suitable growing conditions, plants develop branching growth, flowers and subsequently chilli fruits that can be harvested while green.

Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, sufficiently sized pots, containers and grow bags.

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Seed Type: Desi
Crop Type: Chilli / Pepper
Germination Time: Generally approximately 7–21 days under suitable conditions
Recommended Germination Conditions: Warm growing medium, approximately 20°C–30°C
Growing Conditions: Warm, frost-free conditions are generally preferred
Suggested Sowing Period in Pakistan: Generally February–April and August–October, adjusted according to local climate and temperature.

Pakistan has substantial regional climate variation. Actual sowing time should therefore be based on local temperature and weather rather than calendar dates alone.

Germination, plant growth, flowering, fruit setting, fruit characteristics and harvest timing can vary according to genetics, seed storage, temperature, weather, soil, moisture and crop-management conditions.

Description

Desi Green Chilli is a warm-season chilli crop.

Under suitable conditions, plants develop flowers followed by chilli fruits. Fruits can be harvested at the green stage once they have developed adequately.

Because this seed line is identified as Desi, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not automatically claim any specific:

• Exact fruit length or width
• Exact plant height
• Exact pungency level
• Exact maturity period
• Yield
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance
• Heat tolerance
• Cold tolerance
• Other variety-specific performance characteristic

unless that characteristic is supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.

The term Desi should not automatically be interpreted as heirloom, open-pollinated, or proof of any specific breeding history unless separately documented.

Key Features

• Desi Green Chilli seeds
• Warm-season crop
• Suitable for nursery sowing followed by transplanting
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for pots and containers
• Suitable for appropriately sized grow bags
• Can be supported with stakes where required
• Fruits can be harvested at the green stage

Fruit shape, length, colour shade, pungency, plant growth habit, maturity and overall crop performance can naturally vary.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for one chilli plant where adequate growing medium, drainage, watering and nutrition are maintained.

Because soil volume is limited, moisture and fertility require regular monitoring.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Provides additional growing-medium volume and is suitable for one chilli plant under appropriate growing conditions.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Provides a larger growing area and can accommodate multiple chilli plants where appropriate spacing is maintained.

Avoid overcrowding.

Actual plant capacity depends on plant growth, spacing, growing-medium volume and crop-management conditions.

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Use fertile, loose and well-drained soil containing adequate organic matter.

The growing medium should provide:

• Good drainage
• Adequate fertility
• Loose soil structure
• Good root-zone aeration
• Adequate moisture retention without permanent saturation

Bhalu Mitti and properly decomposed Vermicompost may be incorporated into a home-growing mixture.

The proportions should be adjusted according to the characteristics of the existing soil or growing medium rather than treating a 50% Bhalu Mitti + 50% Vermicompost mixture as compulsory.

A slightly acidic to near-neutral growing medium is generally suitable for chilli plants.

Approximate suitable soil pH: 6.0–7.0

Avoid heavy compaction and continuously waterlogged conditions.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Sowing

Start seeds in:

• Nursery trays
• Seedling cells
• Small pots
• Prepared nursery containers

Use a fine, loose and well-drained seed-starting medium.

Sow approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine growing medium and water gently.

Avoid excessively deep sowing.

2. Germination

Keep the growing medium adequately moist during germination without allowing it to remain continuously saturated.

Under suitable warm conditions, chilli seeds generally germinate within approximately:

7–21 days

A growing-medium temperature of approximately:

20°C–30°C

is generally suitable for germination.

Lower temperatures can slow germination.

These figures are general cultivation guidance and not a germination guarantee.

Actual germination can be influenced by:

• Seed storage and handling
• Seed condition
• Growing-medium temperature
• Air temperature
• Moisture
• Sowing depth
• Growing-medium condition
• Weather
• Other environmental factors

100% germination is not guaranteed.

3. Seedling Care & Light

After emergence, provide seedlings with:

• Bright light
• Adequate airflow
• Appropriate moisture
• Sufficient growing space

Avoid prolonged waterlogging and severe overcrowding.

Established chilli plants generally benefit from approximately:

6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

under suitable temperature conditions.

Plant response can vary according to season, temperature and local climate.

4. Transplanting

Transplant seedlings once they are sturdy, well established and have developed several true leaves.

A plant height of approximately:

4–6 inches

may coincide with a suitable transplanting stage, but plant development and root establishment are more useful guides than height alone.

Before final transplanting, gradually acclimatize nursery-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions where practical.

Handle roots carefully and water appropriately after transplanting.

5. Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

40–50 cm between plants

as a general home-growing guideline.

Spacing can be adjusted according to the actual plant growth habit and available growing space.

Adequate spacing provides room for branching and helps maintain airflow.

6. Plant Growth & Support

Chilli plants develop branching growth as they mature.

Some plants may remain adequately upright without support, while others can benefit from support depending on:

• Plant height
• Branch development
• Fruit load
• Wind exposure
• Container size

Suitable support may include:

• Bamboo stakes
• Small plant stakes
• Plant-support rings
• Soft plant ties

Do not tie stems tightly enough to restrict growth or damage plant tissue.

7. Watering

Maintain reasonably consistent soil moisture while allowing excess water to drain.

Water when required according to:

• Soil condition
• Weather
• Plant size
• Container size
• Stage of growth

Avoid:

• Severe soil drying
• Repeated wilting
• Continuous waterlogging
• Standing water
• Extreme dry-to-wet fluctuations

Consistent moisture is particularly important during flowering and fruit development.

Container-grown plants may require more frequent moisture monitoring.

8. Feeding

Chilli plants generally perform best in reasonably fertile soil.

Properly decomposed Vermicompost or other suitable organic matter may be incorporated into the growing medium before transplanting where appropriate.

Additional nutrition should be based on:

• Existing soil fertility
• Plant condition
• Growing-medium volume
• Stage of crop development

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Excessive nitrogen can encourage vegetative growth without necessarily improving flowering or fruit production.

9. Flowering & Pollination

Chilli flowers are generally capable of self-pollination.

Natural air movement, vibration and insect activity may assist pollen movement.

Successful fruit setting can be affected by:

• Temperature
• Plant health
• Moisture
• Nutrition
• Environmental conditions

Periods of excessive heat or other environmental stress can interfere with flowering and fruit setting.

10. Mulching

A light layer of suitable organic mulch may be applied around established plants where appropriate.

Mulching can help:

• Reduce rapid moisture loss
• Suppress weeds
• Moderate root-zone temperature fluctuations
• Reduce direct soil splash

Keep mulch slightly away from direct contact with the main stem.

11. Weed Management

Keep the growing area reasonably free from aggressive weeds.

Weeds can compete with chilli plants for:

• Water
• Nutrients
• Sunlight
• Growing space

Remove weeds carefully to minimize unnecessary root disturbance.

12. Pest Monitoring

Inspect plants regularly, particularly:

• New growth
• Lower leaf surfaces
• Flowers
• Developing fruits

Chilli plants can be affected by various pests depending on location, season and growing conditions.

Possible pests can include:

• Aphids
• Whiteflies
• Thrips
• Mites
• Caterpillars or fruit-feeding larvae

The presence and severity of individual pests varies.

Some sap-feeding insects can also contribute to the spread of certain plant pathogens, which makes regular monitoring useful.

No specific pest-resistance claim is made for this Desi seed line unless supported by verified applicable information.

13. Disease & Plant-Health Monitoring

Regularly inspect plants for symptoms such as:

• Unusual leaf curling
• Leaf spots
• Yellowing
• Wilting
• Stem problems
• Root problems
• Abnormal or stunted growth
• Fruit damage

Such symptoms can have multiple possible causes and should not automatically be attributed to a single pest or disease.

General crop-management practices include:

• Appropriate spacing
• Adequate airflow
• Suitable watering
• Well-drained soil
• Crop hygiene
• Regular plant inspection

No disease-resistance claim is made for these seeds unless specifically supported by verified information applicable to this Desi seed line.

14. Temperature & Seasonal Care

Chilli is generally a warm-season, frost-sensitive crop.

Warm conditions support active growth, while very low temperatures and frost can damage plants.

Excessive heat can also interfere with flowering or fruit setting.

For Pakistan, general sowing windows may include:

February–April

and

August–October

where local temperatures are suitable.

However, these dates should be treated as general guidance.

Pakistan’s climate varies substantially by region, so actual sowing time should be adjusted according to local temperature, frost risk and seasonal weather.

15. Fruit Development

Following successful flowering and fruit setting, chilli fruits begin developing.

During this period, maintain appropriate:

• Soil moisture
• Sunlight
• Nutrition
• Plant support where required
• General plant health

Fruit length, shape, colour shade, number and pungency can naturally vary.

No exact number of fruits per plant or total yield is guaranteed.

16. Harvesting

For green chilli harvesting, fruits can generally be picked once they have become:

Adequately developed, green and firm

for the particular plant.

Use clean scissors or pruning snips where practical to reduce unnecessary damage to branches.

Harvest timing varies according to:

• Genetics
• Temperature
• Season
• Sunlight
• Soil fertility
• Moisture
• Plant health
• General crop-management conditions

Some chilli crops may begin producing harvestable fruits within a general period of approximately 70–90 days after sowing under favourable conditions, but this should be treated only as a broad cultivation reference rather than a variety-specific maturity claim.

For this reason, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee an exact number of days to first harvest for this Desi seed line without verified variety-specific information.

Where plants remain healthy and environmental conditions remain suitable, additional fruits may continue developing after initial harvesting. The duration and quantity of production are not guaranteed.

Important Seed Information

Seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening are intended for agricultural, horticultural and gardening purposes, including sowing and plant cultivation.

The seeds themselves are not sold as food, animal feed, edible-oil material, medicine or dietary supplements.

Do not:

• Eat or consume the seeds
• Feed the seeds to livestock, poultry, pets or other animals
• Extract edible oil from the seeds
• Prepare beverages, extracts or supplements from the seeds
• Use the seeds for medicinal or therapeutic purposes
• Use the seeds for purposes inconsistent with their intended agricultural or gardening use

The fact that mature chilli fruits may ordinarily be edible does not mean that seeds supplied for sowing are sold as food.

Where a seed packet is specifically identified as treated, coated or otherwise processed, follow all warnings and handling instructions appearing on that packet.

Germination & Growing Disclaimer

Seeds are biological products, and germination and plant performance can naturally vary.

Information concerning germination time, sowing period, temperature, spacing, growth, flowering, fruit development and harvesting is provided as general cultivation guidance and not as a guarantee of results.

Actual performance may be affected by:

• Seed storage and handling
• Soil or growing medium
• Temperature
• Weather and climate
• Season and sowing time
• Sowing depth
• Moisture and watering
• Drainage
• Sunlight
• Plant spacing
• Nutrition
• Pests and diseases
• General crop-management practices

AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee 100% germination, exact yield, exact fruit size or shape, exact pungency, exact plant height, exact maturity or harvest time, disease resistance, pest resistance or identical crop performance under all growing conditions unless a specific characteristic is expressly supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.