sweet pepper cultivation is quite new in Europe, came to us from America.However, since the 19th century bell pepper begins to gain more fans.In Russia it was brought in the 40-ies of the 19th century.And today is a popular ingredient in many dishes.Large amounts of vitamin C in the fruit of sweet pepper gives it an interesting flavor and medicinal properties.
sweet pepper cultivation
sweet pepper cultivation, which is not burdensome, yet requires some knowledge.For example, it should be planted in a sunny, windswept not place the ideal place is to plant pepper under the south wall of a house.
for the rich harvest is necessary to prepare the ground - pepper likes fertile, light, loose and well-moistened soil.In no case can not be put pepper on the place where before it grew potatoes or Solanaceae.The best precursors for the pepper is carrots, onions, all legumes (except beans).
sweet pepper seedlings growing
Since not tolerate transplanting peppers his best grown in pots or cups.For the emergence of seedlings from the seeds you will need about 45 days in summer and 60 days in the winter.
seeds need to start etched in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes.Then rinse thoroughly under running water and plant in a prepared box.After 20 days, the seedlings emerged and examined the strongest shoots dive in pots or cups.
seedlings planted in the ground at the age of 60 - 65 days.
Planting peppers
soot peppers follows - aisles of 50 cm in each row, the distance between them should be as high as 25 cm. Bitter pepper cultivation which is similar can be planted more often.However, remember that sweet and hot peppers can not be put side by side, otherwise they pereopylilis - will have sweet and bitter taste.If you are not using potted seedlings, be careful to stem was planted in the ground at the same level that was growing in a pot.
Care pepper
Sweet pepper cultivation, which is very interesting and exciting, requires some effort on the part of farmers.He needs constant care, which is a constant loosening the soil and watering.As well as sweet peppers need fertilizer.
Watering should be as follows:
- during landing
- 4-5 days after planting
- every 8-10 days before harvesting
- after each harvesting
pinched pepper
Once the plant reaches a height of 25-30 cm, remove the tops of stems - as a result you'll have branched shrub with well developed lateral shoots.Of the many top emerging shoots (stepchildren) leave can be 4-5 (no more).It is on these shoots grow out the next harvest.In hot and humid weather, this procedure is obligatory, and the hot, dry summer but - no.
Harvesting
collection of all kinds of pepper takes place at the first appearance of redness.Yields of pepper per square meter reaches 7-14 kg.Hot peppers should be strung on a rope and hang to dry.
Cultivation of pepper on the windowsill
Recently, widespread culture of decorative hot pepper.It is a small plant with tiny sharp fruits.A few bushes with the plants not only decorate your home, but will give you a year-round supply of vitamin seasoning.In order to grow it you will need a pot to a depth of 20 cm from the fertile soil.It is desirable that the pot was placed on the south window sill and in winter receives additional lighting lamp.If the plant starts to produce a lot of green to the detriment of the fruit, it is necessary to feed the fertilizer phosphorus or potassium.
Grow peppers yourself, you will appreciate not only its taste but fairly gordits fruits of their hands.
