Peppers are quite a difficult vegetable to grow. It requires soil rich in nutrients, moisture and heat. How to proceed in order to be successful in growing them?
Plant in the flower bed from the beginning of May to July, you can go into the greenhouse from mid-April. Fertilize the bed well before planting, because peppers need enough nutrients to produce beautiful, large fruits. A well-drained clay soil is ideal. It is also possible to cover the beds with a non-woven fabric about three weeks before planting, which will warm the soil well.
When growing outdoors, plant peppers about 40 to 60 cm apart, depending on the type of variety and its likely height. Location also plays a role. It is advisable to plant peppers against a south-facing wall, which will also protect the plants from unwanted drafts.
Paprika will not thrive if you plant it in the same place 3 to 5 years in a row or after related plants. They are suitable for planting after legumes or root vegetables.
On warmer days, we carry out the dressing in the morning. During the period of fertility, peppers need regular irrigation with standing water to the roots.
Growing peppers on the balcony
If you want to start growing peppers on the balcony, first of all prepare suitable containers. They should have a diameter of at least 25 cm with sufficient depth, of course it always depends on the variety.
How big and ripe the fruits grow is conditioned by watering and the length of the sun exposure. That is why it is best to grow peppers on a balcony facing south or west, because that is where the sun’s rays reach the most. Don’t forget to also tie the peppers to a sturdy wooden or steel pole.
Don’t forget to regularly pinch the peppers too! See how to do it right in the video below:
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Disease and protection of peppers
Peppers are threatened by several diseases during the growing season. From viral diseases, peppers are attacked by rosacea, tobacco mosaic and variegated leaf spot. Peppers are also often attacked by fungal diseases that mainly attack the leaves. It is, for example, Alternaria spotting and phytophthora rot. Also watch out for whiteflies and aphids.
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