India - Chilli crops

In India chilli is grown in almost all states, in an area of 774.9 thousand hectare with a production of about 1492.10 thousand tonnes .

The origin of chillies is believed to be as old as 7000 B.C. used in Mexico.

Chillies were grown and cultivated from 3500 B.C. Christopher Columbus who discovered America in 1493 brought chilli to the rest of the world.

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