Why didn't the balcony pepper produce results?
More and more urbanites are trying to grow peppers on balconies, but they often encounter the problem of lush branches and leaves but not producing results. Based on the experience of horticultural experts, this paper systematically sorts out the five key factors that affect pepper fruit setting, and provides highly operable solutions to help you create a high-yield balcony small vegetable garden. Core element 1: Seed treatment and screening Scientific germination and four-step high-quality seeds are the basis for a bumper harvest. It is recommended to stir clockwise with warm water at 50℃ to a constant temperature of 30℃ before sowing. After soaking for 5 hours, disinfect with 2% sodium hydroxide solution for 20 minutes. After washing with clean water, wrap it with moist gauze, and place it in a 30℃ incubator to accelerate germination for 3-5 days. This method can increase the germination rate by 30%, and effectively prevent seed-borne diseases such as (T-J) disease. Core element 2: The environmental control system accurately controls the temperature of pepper during the fruiting period. It is necessary to maintain a golden temperature band of 18-28℃. It is recommended to configure a smart temperature and humidity meter for real-time monitoring. When the temperature exceeds 32 ° C, use a sunshade net, and when the temperature is below 15 ° C, put a transparent insulation cover. Controlling the temperature difference between morning and night within 8℃ can promote flower bud differentiation. Intelligent humidity management adopts the "see dry and wet" watering method: water is poured thoroughly when the surface soil is cracked and cracked by 2 cm, and ceramsite drainage layer is used to prevent water accumulation. Maintain 60-70% air humidity during the fruit period, which can be naturally moisturized by tray water storage to avoid direct spraying of flowers. Core element 3: Nutritional supply plan Why does the balcony pepper not result? Fertilizer gold ratio recommends a special fruit and vegetable fertilizer with a ratio of 1:2:2 N-P-K ratio. Add calcium and magnesium fertilizers to prevent umbilical rot during the budding period, and apply 50g of bone meal +100g of plant ash per square meter. Spraying 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution on foliar surfaces can increase the fruit setting rate by 40%. Core element 4: The light adjustment strategy ensures scattered light for 4-6 hours a day, and uses gauze with a shading rate of 30% for protection during strong light periods. Install a rotatable flower stand to ensure uniform light reception, and regularly clean the glass to maintain a light transmittance of more than 90%. It is recommended to choose a full-spectrum LED for the fill light, which is filled for 2 hours a day at a distance of 40cm from the plant.
By systematically regulating the four dimensions of seed treatment, environmental parameters, nutrient supply and light management, as well as precise operations such as regular pruning of lateral branches and artificial pollination, the yield of balcony peppers can be increased by 2-3 times. It is recommended to establish a planting log to record daily temperature fluctuations, fertilization cycles and other data, and gradually form a personalized cultivation system.