Red Chili Pepper Cristal ( Lal Mirch ) Seeds

Cultivate Flavorful Heat – Mildly Spicy Cristal Red Chilies!

Red Chili “Cristal” is a popular European variety prized for its bright, glossy red pods that mature in clusters. With a Scoville rating of 15,000–30,000 SHU, these chilies deliver pleasant warmth without overwhelming heat. Ideal for fresh use in curries, homemade chili sauces, quick pickles, or sun-drying for flakes and powders.

These vigorous, upright plants thrive in Pakistan’s warm spring and monsoon seasons. Harvest sequentially as pods ripen for a continuous supply of vibrant red chilies.

📦 Product Features:

• ✅ Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• 🌿 Plant Habit: Bushy, upright (~50–60 cm tall)

• 🌱 Germination Rate: 85–95%

• ⏳ Germination Time: 7–14 days

• 🌶️ Fruit Size & Heat: 8–10 cm long; medium heat (15k–30k SHU)

• 🪴 Best For: Beds, grow bags, pots, terrace gardens

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly, Resealable Packaging

🌡️ Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April

• Transplanting: After 6–7 weeks when seedlings have 5–6 true leaves

• Temperature Range: 20 °C – 32 °C

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day)

• Watering: Moderate, consistent – keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost or aged manure

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants

🍛 Why Grow “Cristal” Red Chilies?

• Vibrant red color adds visual flair to dishes

• Medium heat—balanced spice for everyday cooking

• Versatile: use fresh, pickled, roasted, or dried into flakes/powder

• High-yielding, continuous harvest over 2–3 months

• Rich in vitamin C, capsaicin, and antioxidants

 Check for More Detail in Growing Guide for capsicum/sweet peppers .