SLR-369 — new Teja-type chilli; farmers flocking to see the field

Summary

• Farmer in Tallavuka village (Maripeda mandal, Mahbubabad) cultivated Sri Sai Hybrid Seeds 'SLR-369' on 1.5 acres of black/dabba soil — 30 quintals last year, expects 50-55 this year.
• Seed purchased at Sai Krishna Seeds, Gandhi Chowk, Khammam at 16 packets/acre; 98% germination from nursery transplants.
• Variety produces uniform 4-finger long fruit top to bottom, clean of fruit-spot, virus, root/stem-rot; plant height 4.5 feet, vine-like crop coverage with chain-set fruit.
• Continues to flush new flowers even at advanced fruiting; tolerates black thrips, mites and viral leaf-curl better than competing varieties in the same area.