What fertilizer is applied to potted peppers
When growing potted peppers on the balcony, scientific fertilization is the key to a bumper harvest. Many growers often cause plants to grow or fall flowers and fruits due to improper fertilization. This article will systematically analyze the fertilizer selection and application techniques of potted peppers to help you grow peppers hanging all over the branches. The core elements of potted pepper fertilization are base fertilizer preparation and the choice of base fertilizer before planting directly affect the entire growth cycle of pepper. It is recommended to mix decomposed sheep manure with plant ash in a ratio of 3:1. This combination can not only provide basic nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also adjust the pH of the soil. When mixing soil, pay attention to mixing in layers. Place slow-release phosphate fertilizers such as bone meal on the bottom layer, use organic fertilizer on the middle layer, and cover the surface layer with plain soil to avoid burning roots. Topdressing strategy During flowering, the principle of "thin fertilizer and frequent application" has been adopted during the bud period, and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (concentration of 0.2%) is applied with alginate every week. Pay special attention to increasing the application of calcium fertilizer before continuous rainy days, which can effectively prevent umbilical rot. It is recommended to use a special fertilizer applicator with scale to ensure that the amount of watering per plant does not exceed 200ml per time. Stage fertilization comparison table (below 15cm): application of high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer (EC value 1.2-1.5), early flowering period: switch to NPK balanced fertilizer (20-20-20), full fruit period: high-potassium formula (10-15-30) combined with amino acid foliar fertilizer, organic fertilizer, safe usage, homemade rice washing water needs to be fermented for more than 15 days, and diluted at a ratio of 1:5 when used. Coffee grounds must be composted for 3 months, and the monthly amount should not exceed 10% of the total soil content. It is recommended to use deep burial method for fish sausage fertilizer, and dig a circular ditch 20cm away from the root for landfill. What to apply fertilizer to potted peppers? Precautions for fertilization should be avoided during high temperature periods in summer (11-15 o'clock), and should be carried out on sunny days in winter. Newly changed potted plants need to slow down for 7 days before applying fertilizer. When yellow leaves appear, the soil EC value should be tested first to avoid blind topdressing and exacerbating salt damage.
After mastering these fertilization techniques, it is recommended to establish a fertilization log to record the time, type and plant response of each fertilization. Through observation and adjustment over three growth cycles, a fertilization plan suitable for your own environment can be formed. Rinse the soil surface salt with clean water regularly, and combine with rotating the flowerpot to balance the light, you will surely be able to harvest fruitful results.