Planting method and time of millet pepper planting technical requirements

The best time to plant chili peppers

The suitable season for planting chili pepper is November to December in autumn and winter. If you sow them during this period, 9 to 12 true leaves will grow in early March of the second year, and you can start transplanting them at this time. You can also plant them in March and April in spring. You can choose the appropriate time period according to your needs.

Methods and key points of planting chili pepper

1. Processing seeds

First, you need to choose the variety you need, put the seeds in warm water and stir for 10-15 minutes, then soak them for 4-6 hours, gently rub off the mucus on the surface with your hands, and then you can start germination. It is better to keep it dry than wet in the first two days of germination. After the third day, rinse them with warm water once a day. When most of the seeds turn white, they can be sown.

2. Sowing and seedling raising

Place the germinated seeds in a seedling tray, water them thoroughly before sowing, wait until the water has seeped down and been absorbed by the soil, then place the seeds on top, cover the surface with a 1cm layer of nutrient soil, cover with plastic film after sowing, and remove the film in time after the seedlings emerge.

Key points for managing chili pepper

In winter and spring, the temperature of the surrounding environment of chili peppers must be controlled well, and attention should also be paid to humidity. The lighting conditions should also be improved to promote plant growth. In addition, various diseases and pests must be prevented and controlled. At this time, the immunity of the plants is low and special care is required.