How to grow chili peppers at home
This article provides some useful tips and knowledge about growing chili peppers at home and the correct methods for doing so. Let's dive into the introduction by the editor.
Now that spring has arrived, many farmers are discussing what to plant next for better profits. Zhang, after some research, noticed that others are doing well with chili peppers and wants to try growing them himself, but lacks experience. He contacted our senior agronomist for some advice. Let's hear what the senior agronomist has to share.
Chili Pepper Planting
1. Variety Selection
It is generally recommended to choose the "Angel" series, as it includes three varieties: Zilon, Yellow Angel, and Orange Angel. These varieties have good yields and are well-recognized in the market.
2. Planting Time
Different from other regions, planting can be divided into early spring greenhouse planting and autumn extension greenhouse planting. Spring greenhouse planting usually starts seedling raising in mid-November and transplanting in mid-March, with harvest starting around the same time and continuing until late July. Autumn extension greenhouse planting usually starts seedling raising in mid-August, transplanting in mid-October, and harvest in mid-January, continuing until mid-July.
Chili Pepper Planting
3. Seedling Raising
First, soak the seeds in warm water and disinfect them with potassium permanganate, then wrap them in gauze and place them in an environment of about 26 degrees Celsius. Plant the seeds when white sprouts appear.
Plant the seeds in a seedling tray, cover with about one centimeter of soil, cover with a plastic film to keep the temperature and humidity, and remove the film after seedlings emerge. When the seedlings have two or three leaves, they can be transplanted.
4. Planting Method
Apply base fertilizer, such as 10,000 jin of decomposed manure and 50 jin of compound fertilizer per mu. Choose an appropriate distance for planting. Water promptly after planting, and keep the density reasonable based on the transplanting time and seedling stage length. Generally, 2,300 plants can be planted in early spring.
5. Fertilization and Water Management
Keep the soil moisture around 80%. Using drip irrigation is usually better. Water moderately in the early stage, and when the chili peppers start to bloom, apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Chili Pepper Planting
6. Fruit Management
To increase the yield of chili peppers, keep two good branches and remove some leaves based on the plant's condition to ensure good ventilation and light, which will increase the yield. Also, remove deformed fruits early to avoid wasting nutrients.
7. Pest and Disease Prevention
Firstly, remove old and diseased leaves to increase ventilation and reduce disease occurrence. If aphids appear, use attractant boards for control. After transplanting, apply 600 times the concentration of 75% carbendazim for disease prevention.
That concludes the knowledge about growing chili peppers. Chili peppers are an indispensable dish on our tables, so there is a high market demand. To achieve better profits, it is necessary to improve the quality and yield of chili peppers.
The detailed explanation about how to grow chili peppers at home and the correct methods for doing so is hoped to provide assistance in green plant management!