Chillies

Known for its too many varieties in Indian subcontinent, Chillies are common in all households in the country and nearby countries. In fact, it has gained popularity in almost all parts of the world today for use in the preparation of various types of dishes in multi-cuisines. What makes Chillies important in several Indian societies and cultures? As they are extremely sharp-tasting with multiple color varieties, they remain integral parts of Indian households for the food habits.

Some of the major Indian Chillies varieties include the top categories of Sannam, 334, 273, Byadgi, Wonder Hot, Mundu, Teja, Yellow Chilies and Tomato Chilies et al. Integral part of Capsicum annum and Capsicum frutecens genus plants group, Chillies have been categorized into the above fruit and plants category.

Chillies production in India

India has attained the distinction of being largest Chillies producers worldwide. This country is known in the world for being the largest producer, exporter and consumer as well. It is notable that in terms of the areas used to produce Chillies, this country remains at first position in the world rank due to it being the commonest of Indian spices that is easily cultivated in all parts of country with its cultivation in all states.

Recent figures estimate that India exported approximately 80000 to 100000 tons of chilies annually in several forms from dried ones to powders, picked and oleoresin et al. Some of the importing countries of Indian Chillies are the USA, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, far Eastern Countries and the Middle Eastern countries amongst others.

Chillies Growing States in India & Best Season

As the recent surveys have shown, some of the largest Chillies production states in terms of percentage in India include Andhra Pradesh at 46% and Karnataka at 15% while states in descending order in production are Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu amongst others. Chillies cultivated during February to April months are though most productive and quality products as part of the Indian spices. Usually organized planting of Chillies begin from the August month and continues to October. In many cases of harvesting, December month is considered the most suitable one depending upon soil categories. Farmers welcome the peak arrivals of Chillies in February and March months.

Methods of Growing Chillies

As Indian Chillies can be easily produced throughout the year its production has already increased every year to maintain its world record. It doesn't require special type of soil for cultivation purpose. Maintaining white flowered Chillies plant isn't a tough job. It is too easy to plan the dark green or purple leaved plant which usually grows for not more than 1.5 meters in height in the usual cases. Watering and easy maintenance of Chillies plant suffice and it definitely remains an ultimate method.

No specific cultivation pattern is used to cultivate Chillies due to it being one of the simplest crops from the Indian spices genre. Plants are easily resistant to each and every type of soil and have easy survival in the variegated climatic conditions. As the plants have shorter duration period of mere 3 to 4 months it takes no additional effort or time for cultivation purpose.

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