Bullet chilli are easy to grow in pots in a greenhouse or, after starting indoors, in a warm sunny spot outdoors. It contains antioxidant vitamins A and C, which help the body catch invasive pathogens and can help improve the immune system overall. Capsaicin, a chemical compound that causes the brain to perceive heat or spice and has anti-inflammatory effects, is also found in peppers.
Common Name |
Bullet chilli |
Blooming Time |
summer, rainy |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Germinate Temperature |
22-25°C |
Germinate Time |
10-15 Days |
Watering |
2 to 3 times a week |
Sunlight |
5 to 6 hours daily |
No. of seeds |
50+ |
Bullet chilli seeds are relatively easy to germinate, and their primary requirement is heated at first. Locate the seed tray in a warm location, such as on top of the refrigerator or in the airing cupboard. Moisture aids seed germination by softening the pods from which the seeds sprout. Pre-soaking the seeds in warm water before planting them in compost will help the germination process go faster. Seeds can be planted directly into individual grow bags, but a seed tray allows you to plant more in a smaller area. 3/4 fill the tray with fine compost (sieved if possible). Then, in straight lines, position the seeds, leaving around 5cm between them. After that, sieve another 3-5mm of compost over the top. If you're growing more than one variety, make sure to mark the seeds. Place the tray in a warm place with a cover on it. It could take time between a few days to a few weeks for the seeds to sprout.
Move your bullet chilli plant seedlings to a larger area once they've grown to around 2 inches (5 cm) tall and have 5-6 leaves. It will prevent their roots from being constricted. Remove them from the tray with care. To prevent the compost from falling apart during the move, water the seedlings before removing them. Fill a grow bag with compost and A2 Desi Cow Panchagavya Organic Growth Promoter that is approximately 7 cm in diameter. Lightly water the compost and dig a well in the middle. Fill the space with compost and gently put a seedling in it. Move your bullet chilli plant to larger grow bags as it grows.
Fill a larger grow bag halfway with compost, then build a well in the middle. Gently dig out the plant and position it in the larger grow bag, leaving a large clump of compost around its roots to cover it. To get sunlight, place your potted bullet chilli plant near a window or outside, but remember to put it back inside if the temperature drops. The rate and size of the plant's growth are directly proportional to the amount of light it receives. Keep the plant in a suitable sunny spot in your terrace garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight. Bullet chilli plants should be spaced at least 18 inches (45 cm) apart from other plants to ensure adequate growth. Locate the plant in the hole and fill the gap with an even mixture of soil and compost. Water your bullet chilli plant every day if you live in a hot, sunny environment. Make sure the soil is wet and not swampy to avoid over-watering. Every two weeks, feed your plants with a general-purpose liquid-like Organic Humic Acid (Growth Promoter), Fish Amino Acid 100% Organic Concentrated - Growth Promoter, or Seaweed Extract Liquid Growth Promoter.
After transplantation, harvesting can be made for 75 days. The first two primary picks yield red berries, but the later picks must follow them to yield ripe ones. The color of the bullet chilies does not begin to change until the seeds have fully grown inside. Harvest scissors are the perfect tool for cutting bullet chillies. It should be narrow in the front to make it easier to navigate the branches. Separate the stem in the first third, leaving two-thirds of the pod intact.
Problem:
Pepper leaf spot is a bacterial plant illness that can be found all over the world. Rainy, humid, and warm weather are the most common. These are the conditions under which the bacteria can propagate the most quickly. Because leaf spot is a bacteria, it can be transferred through contact, seeds, or soil. To avoid splashing dirt on the leaves or cross-contamination, use clean soil and watering procedures.
Solution:
Remove any plant areas that exhibit leaf spot evidence, just as you would with virus-infected pepper plants. Pepper plants with the proper nutrients may combat germs. To assist and to prevent the spread of the disease, apply a copper-based fungicide as a foliar spray during the early morning or late evening.
Problem:
Mosaic virus is another prevalent problem with pepper plants. The mosaic virus comes in various forms, and once a plant is infected, it cannot be cured. Mosaic viruses can be seed-borne or soil-borne and are spread by sap-sucking insects such as aphids. It can be spread by contact with infected plants and are most problematic in dry weather. Use bio pest control for better performance.
Solution:
Viruses do not have any effective treatments. Remove the pepper plants from the garden and destroy them if feasible if the mosaic virus is suspected. Use a ground cover, or at the very least use a weeding hoe to keep the weeds at bay. Before and after gardening, always wash your hands. Viral infections can be transferred from one plant to another using your hands.
No. of Bullet Chilly Seeds - 50+