How to grow pepper seedlings

1. Harvesting seeds

When the fruits on the pepper tree turn purple-red and the skin cracks, you can collect the seeds. Use mature seeds that have not been affected by diseases and insect pests for seedling cultivation, so that its later growth condition will be better.

2. Seed Processing

1. Put the seeds in water and stir to remove the impurities inside. Take out the seeds and soak them in alkaline water, rub off some of the grease attached to them, and add a little wood ash.

2. Mix the seeds and wet sand in a ratio of 1:2, then cover them with straw mats. Spray water on them every day and turn them over at appropriate times. You can plant them after the seeds crack.

3. Prepare the Seedbed

It should be planted in a place with sufficient light and a perfect drainage system. The soil clods should not be too large and the soil should be as fine as possible. In addition, some organic fertilizer, urea, etc. should be added into it.

4. Planting and Seedling Raising

You can use the row sowing method or the broadcast sowing method. After planting the seeds in the soil, cover them with soil and, if necessary, cover them with wheat straw to keep them warm. The seeds will germinate in about a week. At this time, just leave some topsoil. After a period of time, seedlings will grow.