Into The Bloom: How To Grow Green Chillies At Home

From being the perfect condiment with our everyday meals to playing the hero in our daal tadkas, green chillies are a staple in our kitchens. Can you imagine cooking without green chillies? These spicy greens are one of the most used vegetables in our kitchens. 

Do you know, instead of buying green chillies every week from the market, you can grow them at home in your home garden. Not just the green chilli plant at your home saves you money but it also gives you fresh, home grown green chillies to munch on every day. Who wouldn't like that? Here is a detailed guide to growing green chillies at home.

Growing Green Chillies At Home With Seeds

Green chilli seeds are easily available in the market. Get a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. The pot should be at least 10 to 12 inches deep. Add in the potting mix and plant the chilli seeds half an inch deep into the soil. Cover the seeds with soil and press down gently. Green chilli seeds take a few weeks to grow tall. 

Growing Green Chillies At Home With Cuttings

Green chillies can also be grown with cuttings. Cut a branch with leaves. Place the cutting in moist soil. Give the plant direct sunlight for quick growth. It will take a few weeks for small roots to grow. Once the roots grow an inch long, transfer to a new pot. 

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Tips To Grow Green Chilli Plants Quickly

• While planting seeds in the pot, make sure you space the seeds well so that there is enough space for them to grow. 
• Place your green chilli plant under direct sunlight for six to eight hours every day. 
• Green chillies grow quickly if the soil is moist. However, overwatering can lead to rotting. Make sure you don't let the topmost layer of the soil get dry and keep watering the plant as required.

• Some nurseries sell green chilli seeds based on the climate condition. Speak to a gardening expert to understand which will work best for your home garden. 
• Keep a check on pests since they are common on the green chilli plant. If you find pests like whiteflies, immediately use a pest spray. 
• Use a fertiliser every month to ensure the plant is getting the required nutrients. 

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• Prune the plants when required to increase the growth of green chillies. 
• Be careful while harvesting green chillies from the plant. Use a knife to cut the green chilli off, make sure you cut right at the stem. 
• Wear a pair of gardening gloves while harvesting green chillies. Green chillies have an oil on the top layer which can irritate your skin. Wash your hands immediately after getting green chillies from the plant.