About Navtej plus Chilli Seeds
Navtej Plus (MHCP-319) is a high-yielding hybrid chilli variety known for its vigorous plant growth, excellent fruit quality, and reliable performance under diverse climatic conditions. It produces attractive dark green fruits that turn glossy red upon maturity, making them suitable for both fresh consumption and dry chilli production. The variety is tolerant to powdery mildew and performs well under drought conditions, ensuring stable yields and better profitability. Its uniform fruits, long shelf life, and excellent transportability make it a preferred choice among commercial chilli growers.
Key Features of Navtej plus Chilli Seeds
- High-yielding hybrid chilli variety
- Vigorous plants with good branching
- Tolerant to powdery mildew
- Performs well under drought conditions
Crop & Fruit Characteristics
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Crop Type: Hybrid Chilli
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Plant Habit: Vigorous, well-branched plants
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Fruit Length: 8–10 cm
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Fruit Diameter: 0.8–0.9 cm
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Fruit Shape: Slender, moderately wrinkled
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Immature Fruit Colour: Dark Green
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Mature Fruit Colour: Glossy Bright Red
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Pungency: Medium to High
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Shelf Life: Excellent
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Transportability: Excellent
Recommended Season & States
Navtej Plus (MHCP-319) Chilli Seeds are suitable for cultivation during the Kharif, Rabi, and Summer seasons (under irrigated conditions). This hybrid performs well across a wide range of agro-climatic regions and is recommended for major chilli-growing states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, where it delivers consistent growth, high yield, and excellent fruit quality under proper crop management.
Seed Rate per Acre
Seed Rate: 80–100 grams per acre (for transplanting)
Additional Information
- Suitable for open-field cultivation.
- Performs best in well-drained fertile soils with proper irrigation and nutrient management.
- Ideal for both fresh green chilli markets and dry red chilli processing.
- Recommended to follow integrated pest and disease management (IPM) practices for optimum crop performance.
