Chilli — 1Crop suitability

• Soil and season

  Chilli needs well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter, with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Seasons of sowing given for the source region: January–February, June–July and September–October.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Chilli – Soil & season of sowing, p. 73

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04