When & how do you do it?

Sow peppers at the right time

Sowing peppers before the beginning of March is not worth it. If there is a lack of brightness, the seedlings form weak shoots, the cotyledons of which suffer from a lack of chlorophyll. That is to say, they become horny. Correct timing is therefore important.

Those who sow peppers in the greenhouse or on the windowsill in good time have several advantages. The plants flower earlier and deliver faster pods ripe for harvest. In addition, the pepper seedlings are protected from wind, weather and snail attacks. And there is still enough time for the plants to grow until they are mature in autumn. Particularly high-yielding harvests are achieved with fast-growing and early-ripening varieties such as:

• Capsicum annum
• Cayenne
• Jalapeno

What do you need to sow peppers?

• Seed trays or Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *)
• Potting soil or substrate
• germinable pepper seeds
• Mini watering can or spray bottle
• Mini greenhouse or foil

The best way to start sowing peppers

You can use yogurt pots, peat pots, or egg cartons. Compostable containers are particularly practical because the young plants can use them later plant directly without damaging the root ball. Special ones are suitable for filling the vessels Sowing soil. This is finer crumbly and poor in nutrients than Potting soil and activates root growth.

The substrate should be moist, but not dripping wet. paprika sow dosedby placing 1 to 3 peppers in each container. Peppers are not easy germs but dark germs. Therefore cover the seeds thinly with sieved earth and spray with warm water.

To ensure the required warm, humid climate Seedlings in the greenhouse or place covered with foil on a south-facing window. If the windowsill is cold, place a heating mat under the sowing place. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 25 degrees. Now briefly ventilate the bell pepper seedlings every day to prevent mold from forming. And then? Just wait and see ;-).

What to do when the first seedlings sprout

the Germination time depends on the quality and external conditions such as light, temperature and humidity. 3 to 4 weeks later, when the first pair of cotyledons appear, remove the cover. Now it is important to keep the substrate moist without waterlogging. After the last frosts at night you can get the Planting peppers in the garden. For this in time the optimal location with sufficient planting distance choose.

Tips & Tricks

Sort out any seedlings that are weak or malformed. They are not suitable for cultivation. Put powerful young plants a few hours longer outside to harden.