SOIL REQUIREMENT OF CHILLI

Ø  Sandy loam to heavy clay soils

Ø  Well drained heavy loam soil better for production of quality fruits

Ø  Soil should be free from hard layer and provided with sufficient amount of OM

Ø  p^H : 6.0-7.0

Ø   Light soils : Suited for earlier crop

Ø   Clay loam & silty loam soils: Suited for heavy yield