Location balcony - that's what paprika plants want
Bell peppers need a lot of heat and light. In order to grow on the balcony and fully develop their aroma, they should be placed on a southern wall of the house. This protects against wind and radiates additional heat.
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When is the best time to plant on the balcony?
As soon as the temperatures no longer drop below five degrees, you can go out on the balcony Planting peppers. If there is a risk of frost, bring the plants into the house and hibernate safely or cover with cold protection foil.
The right planter for balcony peppers
Whether in a pot, bucket or box - peppers take up a lot of space. The perfect planter for balcony peppers shouldn't be too small. As well as sufficient plant spacing between the individual peppers as well as sufficient root depth must be taken into account.
Paprika seeds or young plants?
Try both. Before you throw away the kernels from a bell pepper, you can pull them yourself directly in the pot. When the first leaves sprout after 2 to 3 weeks, you have saved the money for young plants from the nursery. Or you plant both the seeds and young plants and gain valuable experience with planting different types of pepper on the balcony.
The pepper cores must still be moist for them to germinate in the pot. Therefore, immediately after removing it from the pod, press one centimeter deep into the moist soil. It takes a few weeks for the young plants to develop. Purchased paprika plants can be added directly after watering Sowing soil Plant in the planter.
Peppers on the balcony are particularly thirsty
In summer it is daily watering Duty. Always check the soil in the container for sufficient moisture and make sure that no waterlogging occurs.
Peppers on the balcony - this is how they are cared for
As soon as the plants shoot up a little, stabilize them with a bamboo stick. In the planter do not fertilize too much at once. Less is more!
Tips & Tricks
When the first fruits shimmer slightly shiny, it's harvest time. Harvesting the first green peppers early stimulates the growth of new fruits!
