Guntur’s Lam Farm releases two chilli varieties to rival Teja and Byadgi

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Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Updated - June 16, 2026 11:27 am IST - GUNTUR The LCA-643 chilli variety developed by the Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, near Guntur. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, has developed two chilli varieties as alternatives to the popular Teja and Byadgi, with some pest resistance, high pungency and tolerance to weather conditions. Lam Farm will commence the sale of foundation seeds of these two chilli varieties — LCA-625 and LCA-643 — from Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Associate Director T. Suseela informed. According to the research station, LCA-643 is suitable for both green and dry chilli cultivation. The variety produces light green fruits measuring 13 to 14 cm in length that turn bright red after drying, resembling the popular Byadgi variety. It is tolerant to moisture stress, shows moderate resistance to the Gemini virus and performs well even under black thrips infestation with minimal pesticide use. The LCA-625 chilli variety developed by the Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, near Guntur. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement LCA-625, developed primarily for dry chilli production, has plants with dense branching and medium-length fruits of 8 to 10 cm, similar to the Teja variety.