Seed Selection & Land Preparation
Choose high-quality, disease-resistant chilli seeds, Prepare well-drained, fertile soil with proper tilling and nutrient enrichment.
Sowing & Nursery Management
Sow seeds in a nursery bed or trays, Maintain proper temperature, watering, and protection from pests for healthy seedlings.
Transplanting & Crop Management
Transplant seedlings to the main field, Apply proper irrigation, fertilization, staking, and pest control (IPM) throughout the growth stage.
Flowering & Fruit Development
Monitor plants for flowering and fruit formation, Ensure balanced nutrition to improve fruit size, color, and pungency.
Harvesting
& Drying
Harvest chillies Dry naturally under the sun or using controlled dryers to achieve safe moisture levels for storage and processing.
Cleaning
& Grading
Remove stems, dust, and foreign particles, Grade chillies by size, color, and quality to maintain consistency for buyers.
Process to Powder & Oleoresin
Grind dried chillies into powder, Use solvent or supercritical CO₂ extraction to obtain concentrated capsaicin and color-rich oleoresin.
Packaging
& Storage
Pack dry chillies, powder, or oleoresin in food-grade containers, Store in cool, dry conditions to maintain quality and shelf life.
