Bringing the most interesting article on the rare GI tagged Sirakhong Chilli plant, which is available only in the Ukhrul district of Manipur. See in this article where this chilli plant originated, how it is planted, where its dried form can be bought and more.Origin and price
Origin: The Sirakhong Chilli is one of the most special chillies of Manipur found at the Sirakhong village, on the west side of Ukhrul district. This plant has already been GI tagged, also for its high value of ASTA colour.
Pricing: The cost of this chilli is high compared to other chillis due to its flavour. It may cost around Rs 1000 per kilogram. However, various packets are also available at costs starting from Rs 50 to above in the local market of Manipur.
Uses: Most people use this chill in cooking meat curry like pork, goat, beef or chicken.
How can Sirakhong chilli be planted at home?
These Sirakhong chilli plants can be planted at home or in your greenhouse farm easily in February or March. To get the seeds, you may need to buy the dried Sirakhong chilli, which is available on the market, like Pishumthong, Tera Bazar, Kakching, Mayang Imphal, Samurou bazaar, etc. We suggest, for home gardening purposes, buying a small packet of this dried chilli form at just Rs 50 and taking out its seeds. After taking the seeds, sow them in a tray and after a couple of days, they will start growing as shown in the picture below. Also took a 50 rs packet of this chilli and sowed it in a tray like this. After some weeks, this plant has grown as shown in the picture. Now this plant has been transported to the small Garden.
Want to know how to prepare a nursery for Sirakhong plants?
To produce a nursery Sirakhong plant, you need to have a seed first, and then you can show it on a small tray and then shift to the farm bed as shown in the video above. For any query about these plants or seeds, just leave a message to us at info@ntlivenews.com, so that we can courier the seeds or plants online to your doorstep.
How to grow this Sirakhong Chilli nursery plant?
This nursery plant we prepared at home can now be shifted to the farm bed that is prepared with properly mixed organic vermicompost and other soil minerals. As soon as it is shifted to the field or the big pot, it starts growing. While in the growing stage, make sure you properly provide water in time so that it can grow healthier and give the fruits on time.
GI TAG Information: This Sirakhong Hathei chill (Scientific name: Capsicum Annum) has been tagged with Geographical Indication for its high value of ASTA colour range between 151 to 165 on 14th September 2021 and expired on 17 September 2027.
Taste: Aromatic flavour
In conclusion, the details of the Sirakhong Hathei Chilli, including origin, price, and how-to-grow tips, are provided here. For more such plantation-related articles, stay tuned with us. We think of global afforestation, and by sharing our plantation techniques, we think we can also contribute our support to the world’s global warming reduction efforts.
Discuss On the Forum
Talk now about how this Sirakhong chilli can be planted at home in any part of the world. Just ask or share ideas here on this free online community