How to Plant Chili Peppers for High Yield
Today, I will explain in detail how to plant chili peppers for high yield and share the green plant and flower knowledge about chili pepper planting methods and techniques with netizens. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to you.
Chili peppers are originally from South America and were introduced to our country during the Ming Dynasty. Today, they are planted throughout the country, with almost no blank spaces, which shows the popularity of chili peppers in our country.
I will share with you the methods and skills for germinating chili pepper seeds, which is a technical job. Without mastering certain skills, it is difficult to ensure the germination rate of chili pepper seeds.
If the germination rate is too low or the seeds do not germinate, it would be a waste of effort and you might miss the planting time.
1. Chili Pepper Seed Selection
There are many varieties of chili peppers today, and their quality varies. It is not uncommon to buy poor-quality seeds, so choosing a chili pepper variety should be done carefully.
Nowadays, using hybrid series seeds is the best choice for chili peppers, as the use of original seeds is rare. The two advantages of hybrid seeds are their strong resistance to diseases and high yield.
There are also skills in distinguishing chili pepper seeds. Chili pepper seeds are flat and kidney-shaped, with full grains and bright color. If they are like this, it means the seeds are good.
2. Soaking Seeds
Place the chili pepper seeds in a basin and fill it with hot water, with the temperature generally between 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. Do not make it too hot and ensure the water covers the seeds.
Then, stir the seeds evenly with a stick to ensure they are evenly heated; after 15 minutes, change to warm water at 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, with the water covering the seeds, not too much, and soak for about 8 to 12 hours.
3. Seed Germination
When the time is up, take out the chili pepper seeds, wrap them in a damp towel, place them in a basin, and cover them with another damp towel to germinate in a dark environment. The temperature should be controlled between 22 to 23 degrees Celsius.
After 24 hours, raise the temperature to about 25 to 34 degrees Celsius until the seeds show white, then lower the temperature to around 25 degrees Celsius for seedling蹲育.
Starting from the third day, wash the seeds with warm water twice a day, remove excess moisture, and let them dry until the seed coat is slightly dry before continuing to germinate. During the germination process, turn the seeds over every 4 to 5 hours to facilitate ventilation and supply fresh oxygen. Generally, it takes 6 to 7 days to germinate.
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