What Is Chilli?
Chili peppers are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add “heat” to dishes.
How To Grow Chilli In Uganda?
Till up land meant for planting and make 2cm deep holes in a row. Scatter in animal manure in each hole and then mix. Transplant your seedlings in to the holes, and then gently cover with soil. Water and spray with a mixture of fungicide and pesticide.
How Long Does Chilli Take To Grow In Uganda?
From sowing, chilli plants vary from about 80 to 120 days to fruit being ready.
What Is The Best Month To Plant Chilli In Uganda?
if you decide on growing chillies from seed, as a rule, in hotter climates sow seeds between August and December, while in colder climates sow between September and mid-November.
How Do I Start A Chilli Farm In Uganda?
Sow the chilli seed in small rows 150 mm apart. Three beds of 1 x 10 mm will provide enough seedlings for one ha and 180 to 230 grams seed should be enough. Chilli seed lose their germination power quickly so farmers must make sure that seed is not older than 18 months. Always store seed in a cool dry place.
How Often Should I Water My Chilli In Uganda?
One of the most important aspects of growing chilli pepper plants is getting the watering right, they are very thirsty plants. During hot periods, especially if grown inside a greenhouse, you will need to water regularly, usually twice a day. As dry compost will lead to a check in their growth.
What Do I Feed Chilli Plants In Uganda?
Water your chilli plants regularly throughout the growing season, and once the first fruits have set, feed them weekly with a high potash tomato fertiliser. Also remember to: Pinch out the growing tip of the first flowering shoots to promote more branching and a better harvest.
How Many Years Do Chilli Plants Last In Uganda?
Chilies can live between 1.5 – 15 years depending on the species. The wild species Chilitepin grows perennially as a small bush. In the region of Texas, Arizona and Florida this wild variety can survive without frost for 35 – 50 years.
How Do You Water Chilli Plants In Uganda?
Chilli plants enjoy a good watering followed by a period without water until the compost is almost dry. Select a compost with good drainage to help keep air in the soil and try to avoid the pot standing in water.
Do Chilli Plants Need Full Sun In Uganda?
Before planting chillies outside in late May/early June (after the last frost), harden off plants for two to three weeks. Also, warm the soil with polythene or cloches two weeks ahead of planting. Chillies need your warmest, sunniest spot to produce a good crop outdoors.
How Many Times Chilli Can Be Harvested In Uganda?
Harvesting can be done 75 days after transplanting. First two picking yield green chilli and subsequently yield red ripe fruits. Varieties : 2 – 3 t/ha of dry pods or 10 – 15 t/ha of green chillies.
How Many Chillies Do You Get Per Plant In Uganda?
The yield of Chillies: The yield varies according to the system of cultivation. The yield of dry Chillies of the rainfed crop is 200 – 400 kg and that of the irrigated crop is 600 – 1000 kg per acre. The proportion of dry to fresh japed Chillies varies from 25- to 40 percent.
Is Chilli Farming Profitable In Uganda?
Currently, chillies are used throughout the world as a spice and also in the making of beverages and medicines. The Chilli cultivation business is profitable.