Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

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Hilling Technique



  • Hilling involves piling soil up around the base of the
    growing vegetable

  • Encourages development of additional tubers &
    reduces ‘greening’ – potatoes

  • Provides plant support and adventitious root growth

    • tomatoes and peppers



  • Creates longer stem growth – leeks

  • Blanches the vegetable to keep pale, tender, and/or
    more appetizing - chicory, white asparagus

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