What you should know about paprika & Co.
Even plant professionals not only go into raptures, but sometimes swim when it comes to the genus paprika (Capsicum). The pods are all related. The difference between paprika, hot peppers and chilli can be seen in the spices made from them: Chilli peppers and hot peppers are spice peppers. They serve as the basis for the production of chilli powder, cayenne pepper and paprika powder in all varieties. On the other hand, paprika is mainly used as a vegetable in the kitchen.
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Bell pepper cultivation at the right time in the right place
Although peppers originally come from warm Central and South America, they are also grown in our latitudes. Provided that the location and time correspond to the requirements of the plants. How to do it.
The sunnier the location, the faster the fruits grow and ripen. Ideally on a south wall, sheltered from the wind, in the garden, on a balcony or terrace. For permanent residence the
Prepare the location. Fill the bed or planters with finely crumbly soil and compost. In this way, the plants do not need any fertilizer in the beginning.The ideal time to grow peppers is in the greenhouse from March and in the open air from mid-May. Only when there is no longer any risk of frost in the ground can pricked young plants to the fresh air. To do this, gradually put the peppers outdoors longer during the day and get used to temperature differences.
Proper care makes all the difference when growing peppers
During the growing season, peppers need a lot of space, heat, light, air and proper care. So that they thrive outdoors and the roots do not spread too densely, but with the required planting distance insert. Support each plant with a bamboo stick so that the growing pods can find support.
Paprika in the pot or tubs: the plants thrive best in a tub on the balcony. No waterlogging should collect in the planters. Plant a maximum of one or two peppers in a 10 liter container.
During the summer months, pepper plants swallow a lot of water. Therefore sufficient and pour properly. Make sure that they neither dry out nor suffer from waterlogging. As heavy consumers, they should also be fertilized with nutrients such as potash (wood ash), a little nitrogen (horn shavings) and nettle broth or with a Slow release fertilizer are supplied.
Depending on the weather and the variety of paprika, you can first ripen the spicy green ones from July to October and the sweetish red ones around 3 weeks later Harvesting peppers and enjoy. Do not tear off the peppers, but cut them with a sharp knife.
Tips & Tricks
It is called “the” pepper when referring to the plant and “the” pepper when talking about the fruit.
