Suitable Climate for Chilli :-
- It is grown in tropical and sub tropical region requiring a warm humid climate.
- Ideal temperature range for good plant growth and fruit development is 15-30 oC.
- It can be grown successfully as a rainfed crop in areas receiving an annual rainfall of 1200mm.
- High temperature (37 oC to more) during summer accelerates flower and fruit drop causing poor fruit set.
- A day length of 9-10 hours light stimulates plants growth and increases the productivity by 21-24% besides improving the quality of capsicum.
- Pungent chillies are susceptible to frost.
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