Chilli variety 341 — 67 quintals yield, Rs.14 lakh income

Summary

• Farmer Jadi Sanjeeva (Thatigudam, Karagudam mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudam) planted 2.5 acres of Salaar 3441 chilli; first harvest 30.27 quintals, second cut 27 quintals — already 65 quintals from two pickings.
• Expected 100+ quintals total across 2.5 acres; market sale at Rs.20,500-22,500/quintal earned Rs.1.4 lakh extra above expectations.
• Used 12 packets/acre, plant-to-plant spacing 12-15 inches; tolerates rains/root-rot, no virus, mildew or fruit-spot problems even into the fourth cutting.
• Dealers competed for the produce; market buyers (Gajendra Setu) graded it as 'jhanda paatu' (premium); seed strongly recommended for all soil types including black soils.