Chilli Purple, Hot Pepper, Mirchi Plant

Chilli Purple, Hot Pepper, Mirchi Plant – Grow Your Own Spicy Purple Peppers!

Add a burst of color and heat to your garden with this unique Chilli Purple Plant! Also known as Purple Hot Pepper or Mirchi, this plant produces eye-catching purple chillies that mature to fiery red. Perfect for home gardens, balconies, or pots, it’s both ornamental and edible – spice up your meals with homegrown peppers!

Key Features:

• Colorful Chillies: Starts with vibrant purple peppers that turn bright red when ripe (hot and spicy!).
• Compact Growth: Reaches 1–2 feet tall – ideal for small spaces, containers, or kitchen gardens.
• Dual Purpose: Beautiful foliage + edible peppers for curries, pickles, or garnishes.
• Fast Harvest: Peppers ready to pick in 70–90 days.

Why Choose This Plant?
✅ Unique Aesthetic: Purple peppers add a pop of color to gardens or patios.
✅ Homegrown Heat: Fresh, organic chillies for cooking or drying.
✅ Easy to Grow: Thrives in warm climates with minimal care.

Care Tips:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best growth and fruiting.
• Water: Keep soil slightly moist (avoid overwatering to prevent root rot).
• Soil: Well-draining mix with compost or organic fertilizer.
• Feed: Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during growth.
• Pests: Spray neem oil if aphids or mites appear.

Harvesting & Use:

• Pick peppers when purple for mild heat or red for maximum spice.
• Wear gloves when handling to avoid skin irritation from capsaicin.

Note:

• Pet-safe, but chillies can upset pets if eaten – keep plants out of reach.
• Grows as an annual in most regions but may survive winters in warm climates.