Good day, dear readers. In this article I will tell you about what I have learned (with the help of more experienced gardeners, of course) for many years the cultivation of pepper. To be more precise - we will focus on growing its seedlings, and on the main errors that can be admitted novice in this business. So, your attention is provided Seven "No!" seedling pepper.
1. You can not sow the seeds of old
Of course, nothing extraordinary from planting lain on the shelf for a long time, the seeds will not happen, and they can even rise, grow and bear fruit, but the percentage of the risen seedlings in this case will be much less than from fresh seeds. This fact is verified by me and thousands of other gardeners in practice, so we strongly recommend to refrain from buying the old seed.
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2. Disinfection procedure can not be ignored
I not once heard from friends that the peppers can be planted in the soil and not proraschivaya obezzarazhivaya seed, and if a the first I can still agree that a second application each time not a little annoyed me, forcing each time to get involved in controversy. The fact that rigorously conducted decontamination procedure (about 20 minutes in a solution potassium permanganate, followed by washing / drying) destroys all the possible bacteria and infection seed shell.
3. You can not dive seedlings at the wrong time
This advice is suggested to me by a good friend dacha cooperative. As it turned out, a pick the most optimal when the pepper will only 1-2 true leaves. I usually transplanted seedlings with 3-4 leaves, which slowed down its further growth.
4. You can not use foul ground
In this I easily convinced myself, when at the very beginning of its activity took gardening soil for seedlings from a nearby flower beds at home. Pepper subsequently suffered a long and generally grew very bad. Over the years, through trial and error, I learned a lot. For more information on how to prepare nutritious cool soil for seedlings, I told here.
5. You can not sow the seeds in wet or too cold ground
Here everything is clear - excessive moisture can lead to rotting and cold - slow or no germination of the seed to germinate. By the way, to land better not deeper than one centimeter.
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6. It is impossible to break a temperature mode
For fast germination - from 25 to 30 degrees, and 16-18 degrees enough (of course, heat) for further growth. In this mode, the seedlings will not only develop good root system, but also will not be too "climb" up.
7. You can not overdo seedlings at a cassette method of cultivation
I use a cassette with a mesh of 5 cm. The optimum planting time for such cells - 35-40 days. The smaller the diameter of the cell, the less will be the deadline by which it will be necessary to plant seedlings.
If you are a lover of large and fleshy peppers, then the secrets of growing fruit is such, I shared here. All health, peace, warmth and luxury crops! And I appreciate your generous Like! :)