How to Plant Chili Seeds
Today's topic of discussion is about how to plant chili seeds and the correct method of chili cultivation, which is a related topic in flower cultivation. It's some very useful knowledge worth keeping in your pocket!
People from both the south and the north are familiar with chili peppers. To many, a dish without chili peppers can be bland and unappetizing. Therefore, chili enthusiasts need to see it on their plates every day. Because of this, chili cultivation is widespread in many parts of our country, and most farmers choose to plant using chili seeds. This step is crucial, so I will introduce the planting process to help ensure better growth of the chili plants later on.
Planting Time
Different types of chili peppers have different planting times. Before planting, one should understand the growth cycle of the chili being planted. If planting red chili peppers, the growth cycle is about 12 weeks, while for bell peppers, 8 weeks are enough for maturity. Since chili peppers cannot grow in cold soil with frost, it's best to plant them in warm weather, at least a month after the last frost when the soil temperature is just right. The usual planting time is in early March when the temperature is relatively suitable.
Soaking Seeds
After soaking, the protective film on the surface of the seeds dissolves faster, which can increase the growth rate. During soaking, place the seeds in water for about 2-8 hours or let them settle at the bottom of a pot. Soaking seeds in chamomile tea can disinfect and sterilize them, and leaving them in cool tea for an extended period can also dissolve the protective film faster. If chamomile tea is not available, prepare a cup of warm water and add two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide, which can also disinfect and sterilize the seeds.
Placing in Seed Trays
Before planting, the seeds are kept in seed trays, which can be enhanced with various beneficial products. After purchasing the seed trays from the store, fill them with pebbles or small stones, cover them with pottery soil, and then plant the seeds. Make sure to plant them slightly below the soil surface, keeping a distance of 1 cm between them, and water them thoroughly after planting. Chili peppers need plenty of sunlight, so if you are growing them indoors, artificial lighting may be needed as a substitute.
Cold Tolerance Training
When the seedlings reach 10-15 cm in height, they should undergo cold tolerance training. Chili peppers are sensitive, so they need to gradually acclimate to cooler air before being transplanted, which is a form of natural environmental training. Half a month before planting, take the main stem outdoors to slowly adapt to the outside weather. Initially, you can place the seedlings outdoors for a few hours and then gradually increase the time. If the seedlings are moved outdoors directly, they may not adapt to the environment and could develop various problems.
When the chili plants grow two leaves, they can be planted outdoors. Seedlings cultivated through this process have strong disease resistance and are less likely to encounter problems during growth, ensuring a stable yield. If farmers want to plant chili peppers, they can follow these steps, which should lead to a good harvest.
This article comprehensively introduces how to plant chili seeds and the correct methods of chili cultivation. It is hoped that it will bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to plant enthusiasts.