Colour Capsicum-: Best Option for Income in Farming

Colour Capsicum Introduction-: Capsicum, also known as sweet pepper, bell pepper or Shimla Mirch is one of the popular vegetables grown throughout India. It is rich in Vitamin A (8493 IU), Vitamin C (283 mg) and minerals like Calcium (13.4 mg), Magnesium (14.9 mg) Phosphorus (28.3 mg) Potassium, (263.7 mg) per 100 g fresh weight. Capsicum is a cool season crop, but it can be grown round the year using protected structures where temperature and relative humidity (RH) can be manipulated. This crop requires day temperature of 25-30 0 C and night temperature of 18-20 0 C with relative humidity of 50-60%. If temperature exceeds 35 0 C or falls below 12 0 C, fruit setting is affected. Selection of Planting material for Capsicum Cultivation: The planting material should be healthy, resistant to diseases & pests. Age of the seedling should be 35 to 40...