How to Grow Bell Peppers? Detailed Guide to Planting Methods and Key Techniques
The bell pepper is a type of chili pepper with relatively thick flesh and bright colors. It can be used in salads or as a decoration, so how do you grow bell peppers?
I. Growth Habits of Bell Peppers
The bell pepper is a plant of the Capsicum genus, with strong adaptability and easy cultivation. The single fruit weighs 3.5-6 grams; the young fruit is green, and once mature it turns deep red, just like little inverted fuchsias, very gorgeous, with hundreds of fruits per plant.
The bell pepper originated in the tropical regions of the Americas and was introduced to China in the late Ming Dynasty. It is currently grown in all parts of China.
II. How to Grow Bell Peppers?
1. Temperature: Growing bell peppers requires keeping the ambient temperature between 15°C-30°C, which is most suitable for bell pepper growth;
2. Humidity: The suitable air humidity is 70%-80%, and the substrate humidity is 60%-70%;
3. Soil: Fertile land with good air permeability should be chosen for planting;
4. Light: Bell peppers are not demanding about light and can be planted in a place with scattered light.
In addition, an appropriate amount of fertilizer can be applied according to the growth of the bell peppers, generally using nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
III. The Value of Bell Peppers
1. Per 100 grams of bell pepper, the calorie content is about 18 kcal, and the nutritional composition is: water 94.5 grams, protein 1.1 grams, fat 0.3 grams, carbohydrates 2.9 grams, fiber 1.0 grams; other nutrients: calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin C&P.
2. The shape is true to life and the form is beautiful. It can be enjoyed visually and eaten, with an ornamental period lasting as long as half a year.
3. It has effects such as removing dampness, soothing nerves, detoxifying and promoting diuresis, and preventing scurvy. Regular consumption can make the skin delicate and fair, strengthen the body's resistance, make the hair black and shiny, and reduce melanin spots on the skin caused by sun exposure.
If you do not usually like to eat bell peppers, it is recommended to buy some and take them home to try, as they are also good for your health.