Pepper is one of the favorite vegetable plants that many gardeners grow. It is not only tasty, but also very healthy.
We will look at the main aspects of growing peppers that will help you get a rich harvest.
Choosing the right variety
The first step to successfully growing peppers is choosing the right variety. Consider the characteristics of your region and climate conditions.
Also pay attention to such characteristics as ripening period, bush height and resistance to diseases, said Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Preparing the soil and planting peppers
Peppers need fertile soil rich in organic matter. Before sowing, add compost or rotted manure to the soil.
Pepper seeds are sown to a depth of about 1 cm and sprinkled with soil. The distance between plants should be about 30-40 cm. After sowing, water the beds and cover them with film or agrofibre.
Pepper care
Peppers need regular watering, especially during the fruiting period. Also, don't forget about fertilizing.
Use complex fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Formation of a bush
To get a good harvest, you should form a pepper bush.
Remove all side shoots and leaves up to the first fork. This will allow the plant to direct all its energy to the formation of fruits.
Prevention of diseases and pests
Peppers can be susceptible to various diseases and pests.
To avoid this, monitor the condition of the plants and remove diseased and damaged specimens in a timely manner.
Harvesting
Harvest peppers as they ripen.
Remember that pepper is a perennial plant, and after harvesting, you can continue to care for it to get new harvests.
So, growing peppers is not difficult, but it requires certain knowledge and skills.
By following the above tips, you will definitely get a good harvest of this tasty and healthy vegetable.
Earlier we wrote what to do if peppers become fat.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
