Description

🌶️ Ujwala Chilli—also known as Ujwala Mulaku—is a high-yielding, disease-resistant variety developed by the Kerala Agricultural University. It’s especially suited for monsoon cultivation and thrives in warm, humid tropical climates2.

🌱 Key Features

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Fruit Shape: Clustered, linear, and erect
• Pungency: High
• Resistance: Bacterial wilt and leaf-curling mosaic virus2
• Ideal Soil: Well-drained sandy loam
• Sowing Time: March–April in Kerala; transplanting in April–May

🌿 Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun; more sunlight = hotter fruit
• Spacing: 45 x 45 cm for compact varieties
• Fertilization: Apply compost and balanced NPK fertilizers
• Irrigation: Avoid flooding; monitor for midday wilting
• Mulching: Use rice straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds