How to grow pepper seedlings from seeds and when to plant pepper in 2019? Today we will talk about growing pepper seedlings at home - preparing the soil, seeds for planting, taking care of the seedlings before planting them in the open soil.
You will learn how to grow healthy, good pepper seedlings at home, detailed photos and videos.
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When is it best to plant pepper seeds on the seedlings?
How do I plant pepper seeds?
Taking care of pepper seedlings
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To grow sweet pepper seedlings, you need to follow the basic rules of sowing, picking, and replanting, which are discussed below. We will also share the nuances and secrets of proper growing of seedlings.
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For those who sow according to the lunar calendar, the days are favorable for sowing sweet pepper seeds on 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 24 February 2019. Unfavorable days from 3, 4, 20 February 2019.
When is it better to plant pepper seeds on the seedlings?
In January, it is too early to plant pepper seeds, because in this winter month there is still too little light, so the peppers will be sluggish and weak and as a result you will not get a good harvest from these plants. Before you start sowing your pepper seeds, check the planting dates on the seed package.
Keep in mind that pepper is an exceptionally sproutsy way of growing because of the long growing season of 120-150 days.
The first sowing of seeds should be carried out from the middle of February. Pepper seeds do not always sprout well, if, for example, they have been dried out by the producer, the sprouting time may increase up to several weeks.
Seeds of their peppers usually sprout much faster than those they buy, usually after 1 week. Purchased pepper seeds will take 10-14 days before the first shoots appear. This can be explained by the fact that the purchased seeds are machined and often dried out by the producer to increase the shelf life.
So, 2 and 3 decades of February is the perfect time to plant pepper seeds on the seedlings. The latest planting time is mid-March. If you plant seeds later, you will not have to count on full fruits this year.
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How do you plant pepper seeds?
Experienced gardeners advise not to soak pepper seeds before planting, as this procedure will speed up the germination of seeds for only a few days. The soil should be moistened before sowing to make it easier for the seeds to lose their coat when sprouting.
If you are making your own soil, you can add humus to it, in which case you will not need additional fertilizer.
Seeds are planted in the prepared soil at a depth of no more than 2-3 cm. After that, the containers must be covered with polyethylene and put in a room with a temperature of 22-26 degrees Celsius.
Periodically check the appearance of seedlings. It is important not to miss this point, as the film must be removed from the seed boxes at the first sprouting.
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Pepper seedling care
When the seedlings appear, move the seedlings to a cooler room with a temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. Pepper seedlings are very light-loving, so make sure you have extra lighting for the seedlings, especially on cloudy days.
Pepper does not like picking and transplanting, because they are easily damaged and then the root system is restored for a long time. It is best to use peat cups for sowing pepper seeds, which will simply turn into humus after planting in the ground.
If you couldn't find such cups or don't like working with them, then sie the peppers in a container at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
You shouldn't water the seedlings often, it's better to water them at room temperature, or you can heat them up a little. It is enough to spray pepper seedlings once a month.
Keep an eye on the condition of the seedlings all the time. Pepper does not tolerate soil drying out well, so increase watering if necessary.
Stocky and powerful seedlings can be planted in the open soil at the age of 60-80 days. At this age, the first buds already appear on the bushes.
The time of planting the seedlings should be determined by the weather. This is usually the beginning of June, when the risk of frost return is virtually eliminated.
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