🌶️ Ujwala Chilli—also known as Ujwala Mulaku—is a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety developed by the Kerala Agricultural University. It’s especially suited for monsoon cultivation and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates.
🌱 Key Features
- Type: Capsicum annuum
- Fruit Shape: Clustered, linear, and erect
- Pungency: High
- Resistance: Bacterial wilt and leaf-curling mosaic virus
- Ideal Soil: Well-drained sandy loam
- Sowing Time: March–April in Kerala; transplanting in April–May
🌿 Cultivation Tips
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun; more sunlight = hotter fruit
- Spacing: 45 x 45 cm for compact varieties
- Fertilization: Apply compost and balanced NPK fertilizers
- Irrigation: Avoid flooding; monitor for midday wilting
- Mulching: Use rice straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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