When and how to plant peppers

Chili pepper planting time

The planting time of chili peppers is generally in summer. The seeds of this plant will only germinate in an environment of 23-30℃, and cannot take root below 15℃. Therefore, they are usually planted in the high temperature season of summer. If planted at other times, be sure to pay attention to controlling the temperature. You can use plastic greenhouses to keep warm.

How to grow hot peppers

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Chili peppers need to be rotated. The soil of the previous crop cannot be the same as that of potatoes, tomatoes and other crops of the same family. The soil should be fertile, with convenient irrigation and drainage. Deep plowing should be done to improve the soil structure, and then fertilization should be done to provide sufficient nutrition for the growth of chili peppers.

2. Breeding method

The seedlings of hot peppers should be grown in a well-ventilated, sunny place with sufficient water sources. Their seeds have a strong germination ability, so they generally do not need to be germinated. After sowing, you can cover them with a layer of fine soil and then water them thoroughly. When the water has completely penetrated, cover them with mulch to prevent the peppers from being damaged by wind.

3. Seedling management

After the pepper seeds germinate, lift the film appropriately, and cover the ground film again after the sun gradually sets in the afternoon. On rainy days, keep the environment ventilated. If the soil is dry and white, water it in time. When the seedlings have two true leaves, transplant them, control the spacing between plants and rows, and do a good job of watering.

Tips for planting peppers

When the soil temperature is stable at above 16 degrees, transplanting can be carried out. Control the plant spacing and row spacing well, and pay attention to the time. It is not suitable to do it on rainy days. After transplanting, inter-row cultivation should be carried out. After entering the growing season, it should be carried out appropriately according to the growth conditions.