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Chilli – Bangalore Whippet’s Tail Seeds for Planting

Chilli – Bangalore Whippet’s Tail Seeds for Planting

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in trays indoors about 6–8 weeks before last frost.
Plant 0.25″ – 0.5″ deep in well‑draining seed mix
Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

How to Grow

Transplant seedlings outdoors once warm.
Provide full sun (6–8 hrs).
Water moderately and evenly.
Support plants if needed as they grow bushy.

Tips

Use organic compost for enhanced soil nutrition.
Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest when chillies are fully red for best flavour

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Upright

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Spicy

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor/Outdoor

About
Chilli – Bangalore Whippet’s Tail Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non‑GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

vegetable


Bangalore Whippet’s Tail is an exotic Indian chilli variety producing long, slender pods with moderate heat and rich flavour. It thrives in full sun and warm, fertile soil, perfect for garden beds or pots. Ideal for both fresh cooking and preserving, these chillies will add colour and spice to your harvest.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Long Pods

plant-height

Plant Height

45–75 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

6–12 mm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000188950

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bangalore Whippet's Tail chilli produce long, slender peppers?

Yes. This variety is known for producing long, narrow peppers with a distinctive curved shape as they mature.

Do the peppers change color during ripening?

Yes. The fruits typically develop from green to their mature color as they fully ripen on the plant.

Can Bangalore Whippet's Tail chilli be grown in large containers?

Yes. It grows well in spacious containers with fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.

Will harvesting ripe peppers encourage continued fruit production?

Yes. Regular picking of mature peppers helps promote ongoing flowering and additional fruit development.

Can the peppers be used fresh or dried for cooking?

Yes. The ripe peppers can be used fresh or dried for a variety of culinary applications according to personal preference.

How is Bangalore Whippet's Tail different from cayenne chilli?

Bangalore Whippet's Tail produces characteristically long, curved peppers, while cayenne chillies are generally straighter and more uniform in shape.