Planting method of potted Chaotian pepper
Want to grow hot and enjoyable morning pepper on the balcony? This potted plant, which is both ornamental and edible, has become a new favorite of urban planting in recent years. With the correct cultivation method, it only takes 90 days from sowing to harvesting. Even novice growers can easily harvest the red pepper fruits. Key steps for preparing seeds for potted pepper cultivation are put into warm water at 50-55 ° C, continuously stirred to 30 ° C, and then soaked for 12-24 hours. This process can break the dormant mechanism of the seed coat and increase the germination rate by 30%. It is recommended to wrap the seeds with gauze for easy drainage, and turn them twice a day to prevent mildew when sprouting at 25℃. Analysis of key points of seedling management Scientific sowing skills When the seed exposure rate reaches 80%, using plug seedling can save 50% of the space. The substrate is recommended to be prepared with coconut bran: vermiculite =3:1, and the sowing depth is 1cm. When covering with a film to maintain humidity, ventilation is required for 1 hour a day. During the critical period of transplanting, the seedlings are thinned for the first time when there are 2-3 true leaves, and the plant spacing is kept at 5 cm. When 6-7 true leaves are planted on cloudy days, and only one plant is planted in a pot with a diameter of 25cm. Pour thoroughly root-fixing water after planting and avoid direct sunlight for 3 days. The core elements of daily maintenance are accurately controlled by water and fertilizer. The principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" is maintained before the flowering and fruit period, and water is watered when the topsoil is 2cm dry. Add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the bud stage, and use banana peel fermentation liquor to replace chemical fertilizers. Spraying seaweed fertilizer diluted by 500 times twice a month on the leaves will have a better effect. The secret for plant shaping is to top the main stem when it has 12-13 leaves to promote lateral branches and retain 4-5 strong branches. During the fruiting period, bamboo poles were used to build triangular brackets and tied with environmentally friendly hemp ropes in the shape of "8", which could not only bear 3kg of fruit but also avoid strangulation of stems. Harvest and sustained high yield The first crop of green peppers can be picked 40 days after flowering, and retaining the fruit stalks can prolong the storage period. Remove the old leaves and sick fruits in time, apply decomposed cake fertilizer water every time they are harvested, and cooperate with the rotating pot to ensure uniform light reception, which can achieve continuous harvesting for 5-8 months.
Through systematic planting management, the annual output of potted Chaotianjiao per plant can reach 1.2-1.5kg. Mastering the three core skills of temperature and light control, precise water and fertilizer, and timely pruning, it is not difficult to create an exclusive pepper paradise on the balcony.