Wild Chili Rootstock for chili and capsicum grafting

Wild Chili (Capsicum frutescens)

There are many species of wild chili belonging to the family solanaceae. They are known for their wilderness. Wild Chilies are a medium to big shrub with thick stem and perennial life cycle habit.

Major characteristics of wild chili:

1. Sturdy shrub

2. Highly pungent fruits

3. Small fruits with less number of seeds

4. Perennial in nature

5. Resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses

6. Resistant to nematode

7. Fruits have medicinal properties

One of the major important wild species of chili is Capsicum frutescens which is widely used as rootstock for vegetable grafting. Capsicum frutescens is an important rootstock for hot pepper and capsicum.

Major characteristics of Capsicum frutescens

1. Perennial shrub

2. Life span is 3-4 years

3. Fruits are highly pungent

4. Resistant against soil nematode

5. Thick and sturdy stem

6. The seeds don't have dormancy

Compatibility: Capsicum frutescens is compatible with all hybrid varieties of chili and capsicum.

Availability: It is found in subtropical regions of India.

Identification: It is very important to identify original species of Capsicum frutescens because of its compatibility as rootstock for vegetable grafting.

We have original species of Capsicum frutescens which is widely used as chili rootstock.

Quantity: 1100 seeds

Germination: 80-90%

Best season of germination: All seasons