Chilli nutrition and bio stimulants in NTR, Andhra Pradesh
NTR farmers grow chilli on deep alluvial and deltaic soils (season: Kharif (June to February) and Rabi (October to April)).
Chilli farming in NTR
Two problems NTR growers keep an eye on in chilli are flower and fruit drop and leaf curl with thrips and mites. Boron and trace-element gaps combine with heat and moisture swings to drop flowers.
Chilli growers lose most income to flower drop, fruit drop and leaf curl, all of which respond to timely micronutrient and bio stimulant care. In NTR, Andhra Pradesh, the soil is deep alluvial and deltaic soils. Alluvial delta soils are fertile, yet continuous crops and heavy water use deplete zinc over time.
Other crops grown around NTR include paddy, mango and cotton, so plan sprays crop by crop rather than one schedule for the whole farm.
Recommended products for chilli
| Product | Label dose |
|---|---|
| Navasiri Boron 20% | 1.0-1.5 g per 1 litre of water |
| Navasiri F6 | 2.5 ml per litre of water |
| Navasiri Max | 2.5-3.5 ml per 1 litre of water |
| Navasiri Meg 9.6% | 2.5-5 g per 1 litre of water |
| N-Carb | Soil application: 500 g per acre. Foliar spray: 3-5 g per litre |
| Trishul | 1 ml + 1 ml per 1 litre of water |
| Jet Zyme | 2.5 ml per 1 litre of water |
Stage-wise plan for NTR
Nursery and transplanting
Use a seaweed bio stimulant like N-Carb to help roots establish after transplanting.
Pre-flowering
Spray Navasiri F6 or Navasiri Max before the first flush to cut flower drop.
Flowering and fruit set
Navasiri Boron 20% supports pollen and fruit set; do not exceed label dose.
Between pickings
Repeat a micronutrient spray and use Meg 9.6% if lower leaves yellow.
Common chilli problems
Flower and fruit drop
Boron and trace-element gaps combine with heat and moisture swings to drop flowers.
Leaf curl with thrips and mites
Trishul and Bajarang-type organic protectors are positioned for thrips and mite pressure.
Yellowing leaves
Interveinal yellowing usually indicates magnesium or zinc shortage.
Always follow the product label and consult your local agriculture officer. Results vary with soil, weather and management.
Chilli questions from NTR farmers
Which bio stimulant or micronutrient is used for chilli in NTR?
Farmers in NTR, Andhra Pradesh commonly look at Navasiri Boron 20%, Navasiri F6, Navasiri Max for chilli. Doses on the label: Navasiri Boron 20%: 1.0-1.5 g per 1 litre of water; Navasiri F6: 2.5 ml per litre of water; Navasiri Max: 2.5-3.5 ml per 1 litre of water. Always follow the label and check with your local agriculture officer.
What is the chilli season in NTR?
Chilli in NTR is typically grown in Kharif (June to February) and Rabi (October to April). Exact sowing dates depend on rainfall, irrigation and variety.
When should I spray micronutrients on chilli?
Nursery and transplanting: Use a seaweed bio stimulant like N-Carb to help roots establish after transplanting. Pre-flowering: Spray Navasiri F6 or Navasiri Max before the first flush to cut flower drop.
How can I buy Navamitraa Agri Tech products in NTR?
Call or WhatsApp 9703278789 with your village, crop and acreage. The team will guide you on the right product and how to get supply in NTR.