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Green Chilli

🐾 Pet-safe

Capsicum annuum

Category
Kitchen
Light
Full sun
Watering
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Mature size
45-75 cm
Pet safety
Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Growing note

More forgiving than tomatoes on container size — a 10-inch pot works — and handles Indian balcony heat better than almost any other fruiting vegetable. One healthy plant keeps fruiting for months with regular harvesting.