Having a neighborly chat improves seed germination, finds new research. Even when other known means of communication, such as contact, chemical and light-mediated signals, are blocked, chilli seeds ...

January brings a whole host of tasks and, actually, there are certain bits and bobs you ought to be sorting in your garden right now. Whilst plenty of people give their outdoor spaces a wide berth ...

Chillies are exotic, colourful and fiery-looking plants that are very rewarding to grow at home. Not only are they enjoyable to eat for their hot and spicy flavour, but they are also incredibly easy ...

Green chillies are a staple in Indian kitchens, adding spice and flavor to everyday meals. Imagine the joy of plucking fresh, chemical-free chillies right from your own balcony or garden pot. With the ...

Instead of throwing away daily kitchen scraps, you can turn them into a powerful organic booster for your chilli plants. Save your used tea leaves, eggshells, and onion peels, and dry them well under ...

LAHORE: A local agriculture research company claims to have harvested three-fold more yield from Chinese hyb­rid chilli varieties in successful cultivation projects in Sindh and Punjab. “We have ...

Chilli crop from Ballari district has been recommended under the central government's 'One District One Product'scheme. However, due to shortage of sowing seeds, farmers are forced to turn to the ...

The Regional Horticultural Research Station, Lam Farm, Associate Director C. Venkata Ramana, has stated that foundation seeds of three chilli varieties — LCA-625, LCA-657 and LCA-643 — will be ...