VNR 145 Chilli Seeds are the perfect choice for home gardeners who want to grow their own spicy peppers. These F1 hybrid seeds produce high yields of long, slender, and smooth green chillies with exceptional pungency. 

Benefits: 

• High Pungency: This variety is known for its strong heat, making it ideal for use in curries, salsas, and other spicy dishes. 
• High Productivity: Expect to harvest a bountiful crop of chillies from these plants. 
• Early Hybrid: The first harvest can be ready as early as 45-50 days after sowing. 
• Short Picking Interval: You can enjoy fresh chillies throughout the season with frequent harvests. 
• Parrot Green Colour: The beautiful green colour of the chillies adds a vibrant touch to your dishes. 
• Smooth and Shiny Texture: The smooth and shiny texture of the chillies makes them visually appealing. 
• Pre-Sowing Period Variety: This variety is well-suited for pre-sowing, allowing you to jumpstart your growing season. 
• Good Fruit Shelf Life: chillies have a longer shelf life than many other varieties, so you can enjoy them for longer.  

Key Features: 

  Land Preparation:    

• Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve 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 VNR 145 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.   
• VNR 145 Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.   

 Transplanting:    

• Transplant VNR 145 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 VNR 145 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 VNR 145 Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.   
• VNR 145 Chilli stored in refrigerator   
• Wash chillies gently before storing them.   
• Place  Chilli in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.   
• Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.   

Drying of VNR 145 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.