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Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)RabiHybridUpdated 6 September 2026

Indra (F1 hybrid)

A widely grown private F1 hybrid (Syngenta) — a medium-tall, bushy, dense-foliage plant with dark green, thick-walled fruit fruiting from 50-55 days after transplanting, valued for shelf life and export-grade uniformity.

SeasonRabi
Maturity periodFirst harvest ~50–55 days after transplant
Expected yield25–35 t/ha (open field/net)
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
Type
Hybrid
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
First harvest ~50–55 days after transplant
Seed rate
200–300 g/ha for nursery sowing (about 80–120 g/acre)
Expected yield
25–35 t/ha (open field/net)
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Indra is a private F1 hybrid capsicum from Syngenta, widely grown across India's commercial capsicum belts. The medium-tall, bushy plant with dense foliage carries dark green, thick-walled fruit averaging about 170 g, fruiting from just 50–55 days after transplanting — notably faster into production than most open-pollinated varieties. It is particularly valued for good shelf life and export-grade fruit uniformity, which suits growers supplying distant or export markets.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeHybrid
    MaturityFirst harvest ~50–55 days after transplant
    Yield potential25–35 t/ha (open field/net)
    Disease resistanceGood vigour and field tolerance
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeNursery sown September; transplanted October–November (extended under polyhouse)
  • Seed rate200–300 g/ha for nursery sowing (about 80–120 g/acre)
  • Spacing60–75 cm between rows, 45–60 cm between plants

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First harvest ~50–55 days after transplant

Expected yield

25–35 t/ha (open field/net)

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Good vigour and field tolerance

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Fast into production — first harvest from just 50–55 days after transplant
  • Good shelf life and export-grade fruit uniformity
  • High yield potential under good management

Things to consider

  • Hybrid seed costs more and must be bought new every season
  • Still needs full vector control against leaf curl virus — no built-in resistance

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Punjab
  • Himachal Pradesh