Green Chili Seeds – Description

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum (most common varieties)
Common Names: Green Chili, Hari Mirch, Pachai Milagai, Kancha Lanka, etc.
Family: Solanaceae

Seed Description:
Shape & Size: Small, flat, disc-shaped to slightly oval.

Color: Pale yellow to cream.

Texture: Smooth, firm outer surface.

Weight: Lightweight; hundreds of seeds per gram.

Nutritional Content (of seeds):
Green chili seeds are typically consumed along with the fruit and contain:

Trace amounts of capsaicin (the compound responsible for pungency).

Minor quantities of fatty acids, fiber, and protein.

Can contribute slightly to the heat of the chili when fully mature.

Uses:
Propagation: Primary use is for cultivating green chili plants.

Culinary: Usually consumed along with the chili; not typically removed unless the goal is to reduce spiciness.

Breeding & Hybridization: Used for developing specific traits like pungency level, color, disease resistance.

Planting Information:
Germination Time: 7–14 days

Seed Depth: 0.5 cm deep

Soil: Well-drained, loamy, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Sunlight: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)

Best Sowing Time: Late winter to early spring (in warm climates)

Spacing: 1–1.5 feet between plants

Additional Notes:
Green chilies come in a wide range of varieties, from mildly spicy to extremely hot.

Hybrid seeds offer advantages like higher yield, uniform fruit size, and better pest resistance.

Seeds should be dried and stored properly if saved from mature chilies.

Would you like help selecting a high-yield or less-pungent variety suitable for your region?