Currently, almost every person who has a summer cottage, planting vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers on it. Despite the seeming simplicity in cultivation, it is rather problematic for a novice gardener to get a good harvest of a crop such as bell pepper. Growing and caring for it require certain conditions and knowledge.
Seeds
Today, the choice of seeds in flower shops is huge. Before buying a particular variety, it is advisable to carefully read the information on the packaging. If you do not have a greenhouse, then it is better not to buy species intended for growing in them, since peppers of the taste and size that grow in such conditions will not work for you.
Seeds begin to be sown for seedlings in late February or early March. After how many days the pepper will rise, it will depend primarily on the variety, germination, growing conditions. The seeds of this vegetable germinate for a long time, and the culture itself is rather capricious. Unlike the same tomatoes, peppers do not like transplantation. So if you just plantseed into prepared soil, it may take one to three weeks before it germinates.
In order to speed up the process of seed germination, as well as grow strong seedlings, you should listen to experienced gardeners who give useful tips on growing pepper.
Seed preparation
In order for pepper seeds to germinate faster, they should first be washed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Next, place in warm water (but not hot) and hold in it for several hours. You can also use special preparations designed to increase the germination rate of seed material.
You can also wrap the seeds in a damp gauze or cloth, put in a bowl and cover it with a film or lid and put in a very warm place. Remember to only check the moisture content of the fabric and moisten it as needed. When the first sprouts appear, you can sow the seedlings into the soil.
Sowing seeds
When talking about how many days the pepper will rise, how to ensure rapid germination, one important factor should always be considered. Peppers are a vegetable that needs a warm indoor temperature. Therefore, for quick germination of seedlings, provide at least +20 degrees.
Given that pepper is a rather capricious culture not only regarding the temperature regime, but also about transplanting, it is advisable to immediately plant each seed in a separate pot. The ideal option is peat pots.
When the seedlings reach the desired size, youeasily transplant it into the greenhouse without disturbing the roots. If this is not possible, then be careful when picking. Try not to touch the roots of the plant once again.
Seedlings
So, now we know how much pepper sprouts, how to plant seeds correctly. Next, you need to figure out how to properly care for seedlings before planting in a greenhouse or greenhouse.
If you focus all your attention only on why the pepper does not sprout, and after the shoots appear, only water the seedlings, then you can hardly expect a good harvest.
Not only seeds, but also growing plants are very sensitive to cold. The temperature for peppers should not be lower than +20 during the day and +17 degrees at night. It is advisable to plant young seedlings in the greenhouse only after the threat of frost has passed. Also, consider the age of the plants. Those who have not yet reached the age of 60 days are very sensitive to temperature changes.
Formation of buds and ovaries
When the plant has four true leaves, buds begin to gradually form. During this period, seedlings of peppers should receive maximum lighting. With a lack of light, the leaves may begin to turn yellow, the plant becomes brittle, the first ovaries easily break off and fall off.
In addition to providing lighting, it is imperative to fertilize young seedlings. Once every 10 days, mineral or organic fertilizers should be applied. When the plants begin to bloom, they will need an increased amount of nitrogen. An important elementin the formation of the ovary - potassium, which is necessary throughout the entire active period of growth of peppers.
How to get an early harvest
In order to harvest an early harvest, you need to know not only how many days the pepper will sprout, but also when it is best to plant seedlings in a permanent place.
For early harvests, plants are planted in a greenhouse when they are 65 days old. The soil is pre-moistened, loosened. Peppers are planted to a depth of about 5 cm. The air temperature should be at least +15 degrees.
Peppers are best planted on cloudy days or in the evening. After planting, young plants need to be fed. Be sure to remember that fresh manure is unacceptable for this vegetable crop, but compost will do just fine.
Proper formation of plants
Not only tomatoes, but also bell peppers need the correct formation of a bush and cutting off side shoots. Growing and caring for this plant is not only watering and feeding, but also the timely removal of stepsons.
Side shoots and leaves are removed to the first fork. If the bush is tall, it must be tied to a support, as the stem can be quite fragile.
Irrigation
For a good and abundant harvest, watering is as necessary as top dressing. Pepper loves moisture and experiences an almost constant need for it. Its root system is shallow. Therefore, often, especially in greenhouse conditions, the roots overheat.
Wheninsufficient watering, plant growth can simply stop. It will save moisture, and its development will slow down. Optimal watering is in the morning. It is better to water under the root, often, but not too plentifully. To maintain constant soil moisture, it should be mulched using special tools.
Results
Let's draw conclusions. In order to get an early and abundant harvest of peppers, the following factors should be considered:
- type of planting material (be sure to pay attention to what conditions this crop needs, how many days the pepper will sprout after planting the seeds, how resistant the plant is to diseases);
- growing conditions for seeds and seedlings;
- mandatory feeding;
- regular watering;
- timely removal of side shoots.
Taking into account all the factors and creating favorable conditions for vegetable crops, you can get a fairly early and rich harvest of peppers.
