When to plant bell peppers? Detailed planting methods and timing

SummaryPlanting method: Bell peppers should be planted in fertile, organic matter-rich sandy soil. After preparing the land, apply sufficient base fertilizer, form ridges and furrows. Before planting, sow seeds for seedlings first, then transplant and set them out, planting at a row spacing and plant spacing of about 30cm each. If the temperature is relatively low, cover with film to keep warm. After planting, water promptly. In the later stage, inspect regularly, fill in missing seedlings promptly, cultivate and weed, and fertilize reasonably. Planting time: Sow at the end of January to early February in spring, or in early August in autumn.

I. Planting time of bell peppers

Bell peppers can be planted all year round. Generally, sowing is done from the end of January to early February in spring, field setting from mid-March to early April, and harvesting from May to July. For autumn sowing, it is done in early August, field setting in September, and harvesting from October to December.

II. Land selection and preparation

1. Bell peppers are suitable for planting in fertile, organic matter-rich sandy soil, and can also be planted in loess or sandy soil. In addition, they should not be planted in clay soil with poor drainage, as this is not conducive to normal plant growth.

2. After selecting the land, first prepare the land, then apply sufficient fertilizer, then level and rake the soil fine, form ridges and furrows about 60cm wide and about 30cm high, and then sow.

III. Sowing and seedling raising

1. Before planting bell peppers, sow seeds to raise seedlings first, then transplant and set them out, because the growth speed of bell peppers after sowing may vary. Therefore, for the convenience of later field management, it is better to raise seedlings uniformly.

2. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water at 50°C for about 24 hours, then remove them, rinse them clean with clear water, place them in a suitable place for germination, and keep the temperature under control. After about 3-5 days, they can be sown.

3. First water the prepared seedbed thoroughly, then broadcast the treated seeds evenly in the seedbed, then apply a layer of decomposed fertilizer. After sowing, to keep warm and retain moisture, a layer of plastic film can be covered on top. Generally, seedlings emerge in about 5 days.

IV. Reasonable close planting

1. When the seedlings grow to about 15cm, transplanting can begin. To increase the survival rate, dig out the seedlings together with the soil, then plant at a row spacing of about 30cm and a plant spacing of about 25-30cm.

2. If the weather is relatively cold, cover with a layer of film to keep warm. In addition, to promote root growth, be sure to water promptly after planting.

V. Later management

1. After the plants survive, inspect the field regularly. If dead or missing seedlings are found, be sure to fill them in promptly. About 7-10 days after field setting, to promote rapid growth of bell peppers, topdressing should be carried out, which can be done together with cultivating and weeding. Decomposed farmyard manure can be applied, together with a small amount of urea.

2. Before the flowering period of bell peppers, loosen the soil and weed appropriately. During the flowering period, topdress appropriately, applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer by spraying. During the fruiting period, spray an appropriate amount of foliar fertilizer, combined with watering, which helps the absorption and utilization of nutrients, thereby increasing yield.