The whole process of raising pepper seedlings

Pepper is a must-grow vegetable in home cultivation. When planting pepper, you must do a good job in seedling cultivation. Seedling cultivation is the basic condition for cultivating strong seedlings and effectively improves later yield and quality. Here is an introduction to the whole process of pepper seedling cultivation.

1. Germination temperature

Pepper seeds can germinate smoothly between 20 and 30 degrees. The hotter the pepper, the higher the temperature its seeds need to germinate. For example, the most suitable germination temperature for the seeds of chili pepper is between 25 and 30 degrees.

2. Prepare seeds

Generally speaking, the fresher the seeds, the easier they are to germinate. The seed lifespan of pepper is about 3 years. As long as the temperature is right, the seeds will germinate easily. Soaking or germination is not necessary. If you want to soak it, the soaking time should be controlled between 12 and 24 hours.

3. Prepare the soil for seedling cultivation

Before using the seedling soil, wet it with boiling or very hot water. The purpose of doing this is to kill bacteria and possible insect eggs in the soil. Moist soil is also very convenient to operate when raising seedlings.

4. Plug tray seedling cultivation

Before sowing, you need to use your fingers or a hole press to poke out the sowing holes. Only one seed can be sown in each hole, and the sowing depth should be 1-1.5 times the length of the seed. After sowing, you need to cover the holes with dry substrate and then gently press and smooth them with your palms.

5. Watering

Just water the plants regularly to ensure that the seedlings have enough water to grow. You can also cover the container with a layer of plastic wrap to keep it moist, so there is no need to water it before the seedlings emerge.

6. Seedling environment

If conditions permit, place them directly under the lamp so that the temperature is more guaranteed. At the same time, the seeds can see the light immediately after they germinate. It can effectively prevent excessive growth in the later stage.

That’s it