Best dry red chilli varieties for Guntur district, Teja and LCA 334 Sannam yield and demand.
Which chilli (mirchi) variety gives the best yield for dry red chilli in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh?
RRavi Teja1yr ago · 593 views
4 Answers
🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓1yr ago
For dry red chilli in Guntur, Teja (coded S17) and LCA 334 of the Sannam S4 group are the most popular and high demand choices. Teja is an extra hot, slender pod type favoured for oleoresin and export and covers a large share of Guntur acreage, while LCA 334 Sannam gives long thin pods with good colour and steady export demand. About 60 percent of area uses hybrids like US 341, BSS 355 and Armour, and 40 percent uses open pollinated types like LCA 334, LCA 341 and 273. Choose based on your buyer; pungent markets prefer Teja, colour and milder markets accept Byadgi style. Confirm current seed rates and locally recommended hybrids with your district horticulture officer or Lam Farm research station before sowing.
NNagaraju1yr ago
I grow Teja every year near Tadikonda. The pungency demand from spice companies is strong so price holds up, but it needs good thrips control or pods get damaged. LCA 334 is easier for me and dries to a nice red.
VVenkatesh1yr ago
One caution from my side: do not pick a variety only on yield numbers from a seed packet. Visit the Guntur mirchi yard and ask commission agents which colour grade and pungency is fetching demand this season, because export buyers and domestic masala buyers want very different pods. Match the variety to a confirmed buyer before you commit acreage.
PPadma1yr ago
A practical tip for drying quality: spread on clean tarpaulin or a drying floor, not bare ground, so the pods keep a bright colour and avoid fungal spots that pull down the grade. Teja in particular loses value if it darkens or gets dust. Cold storage at the yard also helps hold the crop till prices improve, but verify the current rent and slot availability locally.