Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Chilli Ornamental Long
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Quantity
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40 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Chilli Ornamental Long Seeds? — Crop Overview
Chilli Ornamental Long (పొడవాటి అలంకార మిరపకాయ | लंबी सजावटी मिर्च | நீளமான அலங்கார மிளகாய்) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its vibrant long fruits used in decoration, culinary spice, and ornamental gardening. This dual-purpose crop is ideal for kitchen gardens as well as commercial nursery production. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it thrives in warm climates and adds both aesthetic and economic value. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Chilli Ornamental Long — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.5–1 kg per plant under good care
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — performs well in warm Indian climates
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Nutrition
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Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and capsaicin
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Income
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Dual-use: ornamental plant sales + edible chilli harvest
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooted — helps improve soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Chilli Ornamental Long
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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2 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.5 g
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Iron
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1 mg
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Vitamin C
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140 mg
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Calories
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40 kcal
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How to Grow Chilli Ornamental Long Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6–7.5, enriched with compost
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / nursery transplant / container gardening
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Seed Rate
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2–3 seeds per pot / 200–300 g per acre
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Spacing
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30 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate watering — avoid waterlogging
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost preferred
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, mites — use neem oil spray
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Harvest
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60–80 days — harvest when fruits turn bright red
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Sowing Calendar for Chilli Ornamental Long — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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September–November
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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April–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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60–80 days after sow
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Chilli Ornamental Long — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Capsicum annuum
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Telugu Name
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పొడవాటి మిరపకాయ
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Hindi Name
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लंबी मिर्च
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Tamil Name
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நீள மிளகாய்
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Crop Type
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Vegetable / Ornamental
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to Harvest
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60–80 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial nursery
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Chilli Ornamental Long Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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పొడవాటి మిరపకాయ (Podavathi Mirapakaya)
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Tamil Nadu
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நீள மிளகாய் (Neela Milagai)
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Karnataka
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ಉದ್ದ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ (Udda Menasinakayi)
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Maharashtra
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लांब मिरची (Lamb Mirchi)
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Gujarat
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લાંબી મરચી (Lambi Marchi)
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North India
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लंबी मिर्च (Lambi Mirch)
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West Bengal
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লম্বা লঙ্কা (Lomba Lonka)
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Odisha
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ଲମ୍ବା ଲଙ୍କା (Lamba Lanka)
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Kerala
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നീളമുള്ള മുളക് (Neelamulla Mulaku)
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Why Buy Chilli Ornamental Long Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Chilli Ornamental Long Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Chilli Ornamental Long in Telugu?
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పొడవాటి మిరపకాయ (Podavathi Mirapakaya)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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June–August (Kharif) and February–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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80%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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