Description
Sarpan Piko-2 is a unique and beautiful chilli that is perfect for adding a touch of spice and colour to your garden. This hybrid chilli variety produces stunning red fruits that are long, slender, and curved. The fruits can be eaten fresh or dried, and they have a medium pungency level.
Key Features
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Fruit length: 10-12 cm
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Fruit diameter: 3-4 cm
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Fruit weight: 70-80 g (wet), 6-7 g (dry)
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First picking: 60-70 days (green), 90-110 days (red)
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Harvesting intervals: 12-15 days
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Pungency: Medium
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Color: High
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In addition to its attractive appearance and delicious flavour, Sarpan Piko-2 is also a high-yielding variety. This means that you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of chillies throughout the season.
Benefits
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Adds beauty to your garden: The bright red fruits of chilli are sure to add a touch of colour and vibrancy to your garden.
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Provides a delicious and healthy crop: Chillies are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can be used in a variety of dishes.
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Easy to grow: This chilli is a relatively easy-to-grow variety that is suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners.
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Here are some additional details about Sarpan Piko-2:
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Plant height: 75-100 cm
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Planting distance: 60-75 cm
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Full sun to partial shade
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Well-drained soil
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Regular watering
Land Preparation:
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Number of ploughings: 2-3 ploughings are generally recommended to achieve a fine tilth.
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Depth of ploughing: The first ploughing should be deep (18-20 cm) to break the hardpan and improve drainage. Subsequent ploughings can be shallower (10-12 cm).
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Timing: Ploughing is best done during the summer months (April-May) to allow the soil to dry and aerate.
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Moisture content: The soil should have moderate moisture content during ploughing. Avoid ploughing when the soil is too wet or dry.
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After ploughing, remove all weeds, stones, and other debris from the field. This will prevent competition for resources and facilitate smooth land leveling.
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Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holdinglevelling capacity, and soil structure.
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Incorporate well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost at 15-20 tons per acre at the time of final ploughing. This improves soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and soil structure.
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Apply a basal dose of fertilizers based on soil test recommendations. A general recommendation is 40 kg nitrogen, 60 kg phosphorus, and 40 kg potassium per acre.
Sowing
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Sow Chilli seeds in a well-drained seedbed with fertile soil.
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Sow seeds thinly, about 2-3 cm apart.
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Cover the seeds lightly with soil.
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Water the seedbed regularly and keep it moist.
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Chilli Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.
Transplanting:
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Transplant Chilli seedlings to the field when they are 4-5 weeks old and have 4-5 true leaves.
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Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.
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Prepare the field by tilling, levelling, and making planting holes.
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Space the plants 45-60 cm apart in rows that are 60-75 cm apart.
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Make sure the roots are not bent when planting.
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Water the plants thoroughly after transplanting.
Harvesting:
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Sarpan Piko-2 Chilli Chillies are ready for harvest when they reach full colour and size.
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Ripe Sarpan Piko-2 Chilli
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Use sharp scissors or pruners to harvest the chillies.
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Cut the stem about 1 cm above the fruit.
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Harvest chillies regularly, as this will encourage further fruiting.
Storage:
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Fresh Chilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Sarpan Piko-2 Chilli stored in refrigerator
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Wash chillies gently before storing them.
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Place Chillis in a plastic bag and remove as much air as possible.
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Alternatively, chillies can be dried or frozen for longer storage.
Drying of Sarpan Piko-2 Chilli:
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Wash chillies and remove stems.
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Slice chillies into thin strips or leave them whole.
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Spread chillies on a clean drying rack or trays in a well-ventilated area.
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Drying chillies
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Turn chillies regularly to ensure even drying.
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Chillies are dry when they are brittle and break easily.
