TJHMS, Volume 8 Issue 3(July - Sept.) 2025
Original Articles
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SULPHUR 6C IN THE GERMINATION, GROWTH & YIELDING OF BHUT JOLOKIA
Allencia Longjam, Dr. Rabiya Bashri
Background: King Chilli, also known as Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper, is an interspecific hybrid chili cultivated predominantly in Northeast India. Renowned for its extreme pungency, it ranks among the hottest peppers worldwide. Intensive chemical cultivation threatens soil health and ecological balance, while traditional organic inputs are insufficient for large-scale nutrient needs. This study explores the effect of homoeopathic remedy Sulphur 6C on the growth and germination of Bhut Jolokia, hypothesizing it may improve plant development by addressing sulphur imbalance. Methods: A prospective study was conducted using 40 Bhut Jolokia seeds, divided into two groups by simple random sampling. Group A (control) was irrigated with potable water, while Group B (experimental) received water medicated with Sulphur 6C (2ml per 500ml water). Seeds were sown in pesticide- and fertilizer-free soil and monitored under uniform care. Growth parameters including germination rate, plant height, and canopy size were measured every 10 days over a three-month period. Results: Group B demonstrated accelerated germination, with 45 seedlings emerging by day 12 versus 38 seedlings by day 14 in Group A. At day 50, the average plant height in Group B (235 mm) significantly exceeded that of Group A (155 mm). Canopy size was marginally larger in experimental group (125 mm vs. 120 mm). Conclusion: Sulphur 6C treatment positively influenced Bhut Jolokia germination and vegetative growth compared to control. These findings suggest potential bioactive effects of homoeopathic Sulphur in agro-application, supporting its role in sustainable farming. Further research with expanded samples and yield assessment is recommended.
