SOIL AND CLIMATE:
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1. Chilli performs well in warm humid tropical and sub-tropical region.
2. A temperature range of 20-330C is optimum for chilli.
3. Low temperature at fruit ripening stage likely to delay colour development in the fruits.
4. Chilli grows best in a well-drained loam soil rich in organic matter.
5. The pH should be around 6.5 – 7.5.
6. Chilli performs well with a rainfall of 600-1200 mm spread over 4 to 5 months.
7. The crop prefers moderate sunshine