Hot Pepper-Guntur

Guntur Chillies (Capsicum annuum) are a group of cultivars that come from the Guntur and Prakasam districts in Andhra Pradesh. The Guntur district is the main producer and exporter of Chillies and Chilli powder in India. The signature Guntur chilli has a thick skin and deep red color due to its high concentraction of capsaicin. These attributes make it excellent for drying. They add an excellent depth to curries by imbuing a rich red color and high pungency (30,000-350,000 SHU) that keeps the palate coming back for more. Our variety produces well branched, bushy plants that are strong producers. They produce an average of 300-400 q/ha. They are tolerant to mosiac virus. Plants give first fruit roughly 70-80 days after first transplant. Fruits are long (10-12cm), with 1-1.5cm thickness, and a high pungency. They are great either fresh or dried! 

Latin Name: Capsicum anuum

Planting Guidance: Seeds should be sown 8-10 weeks before planting out after last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 in. deep in well-drained soil in shallow flats. Maintain soil temperature at least 75-85 degrees F for good germination. Peppers won’t germinate in cold potting soil–heat makes a big difference in seeds germinating in 5 days, or seeds taking up to 20 days.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 30-40 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Harimirch

Marathi Name: Mirchi

Gujrati Name: Marchu મરચું

Kannada Name: hasiru meNasina kaayi ಹಸಿರು ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ

Telugu Name: Mirapakaya

Tamil Name: Pachamulagai

Bengali Name: Lanka

Malayalam Name: Pachamulag