Akashi 10
Hot Pepper

Features :
- Semi Erect with upright fruit-bearing, easy to pick
- Good compact fruit with 6 to 8 cm length and 1 cm diameter
- Good pungent fruits, good cold tolerance
Yield | 12 to 15 MT/acre ( depending on season and cultural practice) | ||||||
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Size | 6 to 8 cm length and 1 cm diameter | ||||||
Plant type | Semi Erect with upright fruit bearing, easy to pick | ||||||
Recommended States |
Recommended states for cultivation under normal agro-climatic conditions in:
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Sowing / Plantation Season | June to July |
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Another Sowing / Plantation Season | September to October |
Number of plants per m2 | 10000-12000/acre |
Selection of the field/land preparation practices |
The field should be well prepared free from weeds and well drainage facility. 1-2 deep ploughing, Soil should be exposed to sunlight, 3 to 4 rounds of harrows to reach fine tilt. Before final harrow, apply 8 to 10 MT well-decomposed FYM/acre along with 250 gm Trichoderma for controlling soil-born fungus |
Seed Treatment-rate of timing/chemical |
Seeds are treated with Carbendazim 2g + Thiram 2 g per Kg of seeds. |
Sowing Time |
Kharif |
Sowing method |
Seed Rate: 80g - 100g per acre. Sowing: Prepare the raised bed of 180x90x15cm, for 1acre 10 to 12 beds are required. The nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended. Transplanting: Transplanting should be done 25-30 days after sowing. |
Fertilizer dose with timing |
Total N:P:K requirement @ 120:60:80 kg per acre. Dose & Timing: |
Weed Control- Chemicals with doses and timing |
Timely weed removal is very important, need-based hand weeding can be done to ensure a healthy crop. |
Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing |
For effective crop control use the following Insect and disease solutions: Powdery Mildew and Anthracnose - Apply Amistar (200ml/acre),
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Irrigation Schedule |
Irrigation Frequency Depends upon - B. Crop stage: C. Growing season: |
Harvesting |
Full mature firm green fruits start harvesting at 65-70 days, later at 10 to 15 days intervals. Timely picking stimulates plant to produce more flowers |