Dry Red Chilli variety · Released variety
Pusa Sadabahar
Also known as Pusa Sadabahar, Sadabahar Chilli
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi · IARI, Delhi (ICAR)
Perennial chilli (~2–3 years in same field); upright fruit bearing, clusters of 5–8 to 6–14 fruits, plant height 60–80 cm. Yield 8–10 t/ha in year 1. Resistant to bacterial wilt and anthracnose; tolerant to leaf curl virus and cucumber mosaic virus. 'Sadabahar' means 'always flowering'.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi |
| Breeder / source | IARI, Delhi (ICAR) |
| Parentage | Open-pollinated; crosses involving IC 31339 (C. frutescens) and Pusa Jwala |
| Yield | Reported 8–10 t/ha during first year; can persist 2–3 years with declining yields |
| Tolerance | Resistant to bacterial wilt, anthracnose; tolerant to leaf curl virus and CMV; not associated with bacterial blight |
| Distinctive features | Perennial habit reduces annual replanting cost; continuous production; cluster fruiting facilitates harvest; medium pungency; erect, compact growth |
| Grown in | Pan-India cultivation; especially suited to rainfed and organic farms |
| Also known as | Pusa Sadabahar, Sadabahar Chilli |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
Pusa Sadabahar in detail
Perennial chilli that bears fruit continuously across 2–3 years in one field, reducing annual replanting and labour costs while maintaining a steady harvest.
Origin & story
Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, as an open-pollinated variety, through institutional breeding work under ICAR. The name 'Sadabahar' means 'always flowering', a reference to its sustained fruiting habit.
How it grows
Erect, compact plant, 60–80 cm tall, bearing fruits in clusters of roughly 5–14 per node. Under Delhi conditions it is sown in June and transplanted in July to early August, with fruiting beginning about 45–60 days after transplanting and first harvest from late September. Year-one yield is around 8–10 t/ha. Suited to well-drained, fertile soil in sunny sites.
Quality & character
Medium pungency, reported at around 58,837 Scoville Heat Units. Fruits dry into whole dried form or powder. The upright, cluster-bearing habit makes harvest easier. Being open-pollinated, seed can be saved and resown.
Why it matters to buyers
The perennial model appeals to smallholders seeking cost stability and reduced annual inputs, and traders value a multi-year production cycle. It moves through standard regional dry chilli mandis at prevailing market rates; no variety-specific premium is documented. Seed is readily available through Indian seed merchants.
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