How to properly prune and top peppers (timing and method are key, find out)

Abstract: Chili peppers are an indispensable condiment in our daily diet, and how to topple peppers is a problem that many people often encounter when growing peppers. Correct picking and topping can promote the growth of peppers, but also increase yield, making the quality of peppers more...

Chili peppers are an indispensable condiment in our daily diet, and how to topple peppers is a problem that many people often encounter when growing peppers. Correct picking and topping can promote the growth of peppers, but also increase yield, making the quality of peppers better. What should be the correct time and method for toppling?

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1. Understand what pepper pinching is. Pepper pinching means that during the growth process of pepper, the growth point of the plant is pinched off and allowed to grow to both sides, thereby branching out more buds, increasing leaf area, promoting flower bud differentiation and nutrient transformation, and improving pepper yield and quality.

2. Time for picking and topping peppers The time for picking and topping peppers is generally carried out when the seedlings have 4-5 leaves, and is usually carried out between late June and early July. At the same time, appropriate adjustments should be made based on factors such as climatic conditions and variety characteristics.

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3. Method of picking the core and topping the pepper There are generally two methods of picking the core and topping the pepper: one is to pinch off the growth point by hand; the other is to cut off the growth point with scissors. No matter which method is used, the operation needs to be kept clean and hygienic to avoid damage to the pepper plants.

4. Preparations before peppers are picked and topped. Before peppers are picked and topped, the surroundings of the peppers need to be cleaned to remove weeds and impurities, so that the operation can be more convenient and clear.

5. Things to pay attention to when picking and topping peppers When picking and topping peppers, the following points need to be paid attention to: First, select pepper plants with strong growth and well-developed growth points; second, we must grasp the strength and not cut off the buds; third, disinfection treatment should be carried out to avoid the invasion of pests and diseases.

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6. Treatment after pepper picking and topping After the pepper picking and topping is completed, the pepper plants need to be appropriately trimmed and shaped to make them more beautiful and tidy, and at the same time help promote their growth and development.

7. Precautions for peppers picking and topping. When picking and topping peppers, the following points should also be paid attention to: First, in environments such as high temperature, drought, strong light, etc., attention should be paid to providing enough moisture and sun protection to the pepper plants; Second, it is necessary to strengthen fertilization and promote the nutrient absorption, growth and development of peppers.

8. The effect of peppers picking and topping Correct peppers picking and topping can promote the growth and development of peppers, increase the yield and quality of peppers, and also improve disease resistance and stress resistance, making peppers healthier and stronger during planting.

9. Methods for picking and topping different varieties of peppers When picking and topping, different varieties of peppers need to be treated accordingly according to their growth characteristics and variety characteristics. For example, some high-yield varieties can appropriately delay the picking time; while some early-maturing varieties need to be picked as soon as possible.

10. Precautions for peppers picking and topping When picking and topping peppers, the following points should also be paid attention to: First, pay attention to the ambient temperature and humidity to maintain a suitable growth environment; second, timely handle withered leaves and buds to promote the growth of new buds.

11. Care after the pepper is picked and topped After the pepper is picked and topped, appropriate care is needed, including timely weeding, watering and fertilization, to promote its growth and development.

12. Misunderstandings of peppers picking and topping When picking and topping peppers, some common misunderstandings need to be avoided, such as excessive picking and not timely pruning, to avoid adverse effects on the growth of peppers.

13. Common problems with peppers picking and topping When picking and topping peppers, you may also encounter some common problems, such as broken buds, undifferentiated flower buds, etc., which need to be taken in a timely manner to deal with.

14. Practical skills for picking and topping peppers When picking and topping peppers, you can also use some practical skills, such as touching the hardness of the growth point with your hand, judging the picking time based on the spacing between leaves and the length of buds, etc.

15. Pepper picking and topping is one of the important steps in the process of planting peppers. Correct operation can promote the growth and development of peppers and improve yield and quality. When picking and topping, you need to pay attention to the choice of time and method. At the same time, you need to keep it clean and hygienic, pay attention to factors such as ambient temperature and humidity to ensure the best effect.