Growing sweet bell pepper

Agricultural cultivation of Bulgarian pepper is in many ways similar to agricultural technology of tomatoes. Both cultures are planted in early spring on the seedlings, which in early summer is transferred to the ground.

The productivity of bell pepper is influenced by numerous factors. Some of them are: the time of sowing seeds, the optimum age of seedlings for planting in the ground, soil fertility, etc.

Bell Pepper Seedlings

To plant seeds of pepper for seedlings need in late February. This is due to the fact that with the onset of the calendar spring, daylight hours increase, which has a positive effect on the growth rate of seedlings. It should also be noted that pepper seeds germinate for a very long time (2-3 weeks).

Bulgarian pepper is a very thermophilic plant. Therefore, growing seedlings on the windowsill in the apartment, it is important to monitor the air temperature in the room: it should be at least 22 ° C (the best option is about 25 ° C).

Low temperatures do not allow the plant to develop normally, which entails a strong lag in growth.

It is believed that the seedlings of the Bulgarian pepper does not need a pick, which it very poorly tolerates. However, it was noted that after transplanting seedlings into separate cups, the plant begins to form a powerful root system and actively grow. When picking, it is important not to damage the roots.

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Landing in the ground

Choosing a place for planting seedlings in the ground should be borne in mind that pepper prefers stable temperatures, high humidity, no direct sunlight.

In the middle zone, the fruits of the Bulgarian pepper can sleep at an average daily temperature of an average of 25 ° C, which is why pepper grows best in our latitudes in greenhouses. If there is no such opportunity for cultivation, then for planting the seedlings it is necessary to choose shaded areas that are closed from sudden gusts of wind.

In open ground, seedlings are planted only in late June, when there is no threat of frost. In the greenhouse, pepper can be planted in the last third of May. Before planting, the soil should be fertilized and dug well, so that it becomes soft and saturated with oxygen.

As a fertilizer suitable humus, superphosphate.

Plants are planted at a distance of about 30 cm from each other in not very deep holes. They can also add compost. Strongly deepen the plants do not need. After transplanting it should be watered with warm water.

Growing Bulgarian pepper after planting in the ground

Weeding and loosening the soil between the rows should be at least 6-7 times over the summer. Land should be loosened by 5 cm. Deep down after each watering and rain.

During the growth in watering plants need quite often, as the pepper is very fond of moisture (because of its absence, the crop will be minimal). It is necessary to water plants once a week only under a root and only warm water, but not too plentifully.

In addition, the bell pepper plants need feeding.
To increase the yield, the first flowers need to be plucked. This will ensure the fastest possible fruit set.

During the period of growth, pepper must be protected from diseases and pests. The plant is most often affected by aphids and spider mites, for which there are special preparations to combat.

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Harvesting pepper

Pepper is very sensitive to mechanical damage of various kinds. Therefore, it is important to know that the fruits of the Bulgarian pepper should be cut with scissors, and not pick them off, as is customary. The fact is that when breaking a plant receives microtraumas, which entail a delay in growth and a decrease in the level of yield.

The technique of growing bell pepper is very simple. With the right approach, even a novice gardener can get a decent harvest of fruits.

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