Seed production
- Often cross pollination crops
- Isolation distance- 400m (Foundation seed) and 200m (Certified seed)
- Roguing and field inspection
- Regular inspection at least thrice is required during growth period
- First- Before flowering on the basis of growth characters- Remove off type plant
- Second- at the time of flowering on the basis of flower character.
- Third- at the time of fruit ripening on the basis of fruit character
- The plants affected by viruses and other diseases should be removed regularly
Method of seed extraction/preparation
- Harvest complete ripened fruits
- Dry properly for 15-20 days in sunlight or 2-3 days in drier at 55°C
- Seeds can be extracted from dried chilly