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Dalle Khursani Chilli

Name: Dalle Khursani Chilli
SKU: 58234
Availability: InStock

₹110.00

Dalle Khursani—from Nepali dalle (“round”) + khursani (“chili”) is a round, cherry-like chili indigenous to Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and eastern Nepal.

Awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020 (extended to include Darjeeling & Kalimpong in 2021), it’s a recognized premium crop in Sikkim with growing export and processing markets.

It rates between 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units—comparable to habanero peppers—offering a sharp, fruity heat that mellows gradually.

The plant grows up to 100–130 cm in open fields. Leaves are broad while pods ripen to vivid red resembling cherries.

20+ Dalle Khursani seeds per pack.

Category: Chilli

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Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Capsicum annuum (local cultivar Dalle Khursani)
Common Names	Dalle Khursani, Akabare Khursani, Jyanmara Khursani, red cherry pepper
Native Region	Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong (India), Eastern Nepal, Bhutan
Pod Shape & Size	Round to oval; ~2–3 cm in diameter
Plant Height	100–130 cm (open field); 150–180 cm (greenhouse)
Scoville Heat Units	100,000–350,000 SHU
Leaf Size	Approx. 17–22 cm × 7–12 cm
Flower Characteristics	White to greenish-white flowers; 10–12 mm; 1–2 pods per node
Climate Needs	Warm-humid for growth; sensitive to ≤12 °C; dry for fruit maturity
Soil Preference	Sandy loam; pH 5.5–7.5; well-drained
Perennial Lifespan	5–6 years under ideal conditions
Annual Yield	~250 tons in Sikkim (2019); 60% consumed locally
Main Uses	Pickles, chutney, sauces, momo condiment, curry base
Nutritional Highlights	Vit C: 240 mg; Vit A: ~11,000 IU; Vit E: 0.7 mg; high potassium, low sodium
GI Status	GI tag (2020) for Sikkim, extended to Darjeeling & Kalimpong (2021)