Bullet chillies are small peppers that are smooth, and glossy and can be bright green or red. They are known to have moderate to hot heat and both unripe or ripe can be used in cooking. While it is quite common in China, it is also found in other parts of the world. Now, the farmers in Sundarbans have begun to cultivate these chillies and are benefitting from it.
Bullet chillies are known to yield more produce in comparatively less time than other species of chillies. Farmers in the Sundarbans are now benefiting from cultivating bullet chillies. While regular chilli plants take about two and a half to three months to bear fruit, the hybrid bullet chilli yields result in under two months, which is a huge benefit for the farmers. Also, the produce of the crop is much higher than the regular chillies. Hence, farmers can make extra profits by growing more bullet chillies on a small land.
In the wholesale market, bullet chillies are sold for one-third of the price. Yet, the farmers can mint more profits due to extremely high demands for bullet chillies compared to other varieties.
Hence, farmers in regions in and around the Sundarbans like Jayanagar, Kultali, Gosaba and Basanti have taken up planting bullet chilli plants along with other vegetables in their fields for higher income.
Bullet chilli is currently creating a stir in the kitchens of Indian households due to its great flavour profile. The higher demand for this has led to a decline in the demand for regular chillies and other varieties. Despite being low in price, due to extreme demand, the prices are gradually rising in these areas. Along with this, the export of these chillies outside the district has also boosted the prices which has been benefitting the farmers. This has made growing bullet chillies much more convenient and profitable for Sundarban farmers.
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