Effect of Various Organic Manures and Bio-fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Chilli (capsicum Annum L.) under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir

Chilli also known as hot pepper (Capsicum annum var. annum L.), is an inevitable condiment and vegetable grown extensively throughout the world. It is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chilli plays a major role in the Indian diet and is used as a condiment in various food stuffs like curries, sauces, soups and chutney to add flavour and pungency and also widely used in the preparation of curry powder. Green chilli fruits are eaten raw as salad and powder of dry chillies is an indispensable spice of every kitchen throughout India. Dried chilli fruits constitute a significant share of the spices International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 10 Number 01 (2021) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com