Prepare the pepper cultivation well and start perfectly
When the time is right, growing peppers has several advantages. The plants flower earlier and deliver faster pods ripe for harvest. In addition, the peppers on the windowsill are protected from wind, weather and snail attacks.
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Sow the seeds from the beginning of March and start growing on the windowsill or in the greenhouse. If you want to sow earlier, you can start in January. However, after germination, the plants need plant light due to the lack of daylight.
the Germination time depends on the quality of the pepper seeds and external conditions such as light, temperature and humidity. 2 to 3 weeks later, when the first cotyledons sprout, remove the cover. Now it is important to keep the substrate moist during cultivation without waterlogging. Because both waterlogging and drought are deadly for the tender young peppers. After the last frosts at night you can eat the peppers
in the garden Carefully get used to the outdoor temperatures. For this in time the optimal location with sufficient planting distance choose.Required space, soil and watering during cultivation
When the plants have formed the second pair of leaves, they should be pricked out for propagation. The pH value of normal potting soil is usually 5.5 to 6. That's too low for peppers. Therefore something Primary rock meal and mix in loamy garden soil. This raises the pH slightly. Use lukewarm rainwater for watering and let the pot ball dry off again and again.
Pepper growing in summer
From mid to late May is the right time to bring the plants outside. But beware! Do not leave the peppers in the blazing sun right away. The delicate leaves have to get used to the sun slowly, otherwise there is a risk of sunburn. After hardening, place the peppers in a sunny and sheltered place.
Tips & Tricks
Weed out pupils who are weak or malformed during the cultivation phase. They are not suitable for cultivation. Put powerful young plants a few hours longer outside to harden.
