How to plant pepper seeds

Pepper seed planting time

Pepper seeds are generally sown in the summer because their seeds have relatively high temperature requirements for germination. They need to germinate in an environment of 23-30 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 15 degrees, they will not be able to take root, so they are chosen to be planted during the high temperatures in summer.

How to plant pepper seeds

1. Soak the seeds for germination: Pepper seeds need to be germinated before planting. Soak the seeds in water, take them out after about 2-4 hours, and then soak them in a suitable disinfectant to prevent the occurrence of some diseases and pests. Then wash them clean and cover them with a wet cloth to germinate.

2. Potting soil preparation: When planting peppers, you need to use special nutrient soil. Before planting them in pots, you can use a mixture of pond mud and peat soil as the substrate. After planting them in pots, you can use a mixture of garden soil and sand to make potting soil.

3. Sowing and planting: When sowing, you can bury the pepper seeds directly in the soil and water them thoroughly. Wait for them to germinate. When the seedlings grow two true leaves, you can plant them in pots. After planting them in pots, they need good maintenance and management.

Notes on daily management of peppers

When caring for peppers, you need to pay attention to the fact that they have relatively high temperature requirements and need sufficient sunlight. Especially during the seedling stage, insufficient light will lead to poor growth. Good fertilizer and water management is also required during the maintenance period.