Agricultural technology for growing sweet peper seeds
1. Variety selection
When choosing a sweet pepper variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Growing area. Depending on the climate zone, varieties with different ripening periods are selected.
- Purpose of cultivation. For fresh consumption, varieties with a sweeter taste are selected, and for canning, varieties with denser pulp are selected.
- Shape and size of fruits. Select varieties with fruits of the desired shape and size.
2. Soil preparation
Sweet pepper is a heat-loving crop, so well-warmed areas on the south side are chosen for its cultivation. The soil should be fertile, loose and neutral acidity.
In autumn, the site is dug up to a depth of 25-30 cm and organic fertilizers (manure, compost, humus) are applied at the rate of 5-6 kg per 1 m². In spring, the soil is leveled and holes 5-7 cm deep are made.
3. Sowing seeds
Sweet pepper seeds are sown in open ground in late May - early June, when the soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm reaches +10-12 °C.
2-3 seeds are sown in each hole at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other. After germination, one of the strongest plants is left.
4. Plant care
Sweet peppers are a moisture-loving crop, so they need to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
The following fertilizers are used for fertilizing:
- Nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea) - promote the growth of leaves and stems.
- Phosphorus fertilizers (superphosphate, double superphosphate) - promote the development of the root system and flowering.
- Potassium fertilizers (potassium chloride, potassium magnesium) - promote fruit development.
Weeding is carried out to control weeds. To protect against pests and diseases, plants are sprayed with special preparations.
5. Harvest
Sweet peppers are harvested depending on the variety. Early varieties of sweet pepper are ready for harvesting 70-80 days after sowing, medium varieties - after 80-90 days, late varieties - after 90-100 days.
Signs of fruit ripeness:
- Change in fruit color
- In varieties with red fruits they become bright red, in varieties with yellow fruits they become bright yellow
- Dry stalk
Ripe fruits are cut off with a stalk 5-10 cm long. Sweet peppers are stored in a cool place.
Some tips for growing sweet peppers
- To obtain an earlier harvest, sweet peppers can be grown as seedlings. Seeds are sown in pots or boxes in late April - early May. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late May - early June, when the threat of frost has passed.
- To increase productivity, sweet peppers can be grown on a compost heap. The compost heap warms up faster than the soil, so seeds can be sown as early as early May.
- To protect sweet peppers from pests and diseases, they can be planted next to marigolds, calendula or nasturtium. These plants repel insect pests.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing sweet peppers, you can get a good harvest of this tasty and healthy crop.
When choosing a sweet pepper variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Growing area. Depending on the climate zone, varieties with different ripening periods are selected.
- Purpose of cultivation. For fresh consumption, varieties with a sweeter taste are selected, and for canning, varieties with denser pulp are selected.
- Shape and size of fruits. Select varieties with fruits of the desired shape and size.
2. Soil preparation
Sweet pepper is a heat-loving crop, so well-warmed areas on the south side are chosen for its cultivation. The soil should be fertile, loose and neutral acidity.
In autumn, the site is dug up to a depth of 25-30 cm and organic fertilizers (manure, compost, humus) are applied at the rate of 5-6 kg per 1 m². In spring, the soil is leveled and holes 5-7 cm deep are made.
3. Sowing seeds
Sweet pepper seeds are sown in open ground in late May - early June, when the soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm reaches +10-12 °C.
2-3 seeds are sown in each hole at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other. After germination, one of the strongest plants is left.
4. Plant care
Sweet peppers are a moisture-loving crop, so they need to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
The following fertilizers are used for fertilizing:
- Nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea) - promote the growth of leaves and stems.
- Phosphorus fertilizers (superphosphate, double superphosphate) - promote the development of the root system and flowering.
- Potassium fertilizers (potassium chloride, potassium magnesium) - promote fruit development.
Weeding is carried out to control weeds. To protect against pests and diseases, plants are sprayed with special preparations.
5. Harvest
Sweet peppers are harvested depending on the variety. Early varieties of sweet pepper are ready for harvesting 70-80 days after sowing, medium varieties - after 80-90 days, late varieties - after 90-100 days.
Signs of fruit ripeness:
- Change in fruit color
- In varieties with red fruits they become bright red, in varieties with yellow fruits they become bright yellow
- Dry stalk
Ripe fruits are cut off with a stalk 5-10 cm long. Sweet peppers are stored in a cool place.
Some tips for growing sweet peppers
- To obtain an earlier harvest, sweet peppers can be grown as seedlings. Seeds are sown in pots or boxes in late April - early May. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late May - early June, when the threat of frost has passed.
- To increase productivity, sweet peppers can be grown on a compost heap. The compost heap warms up faster than the soil, so seeds can be sown as early as early May.
- To protect sweet peppers from pests and diseases, they can be planted next to marigolds, calendula or nasturtium. These plants repel insect pests.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing sweet peppers, you can get a good harvest of this tasty and healthy crop.