A detailed introduction to the cultivation methods and technical points of bell peppers

Bell peppers have very high nutritional value, and their bright colors are very attractive; stir-fried into dishes, they can increase the appetite appeal of the food, and the market prospects are broad. So, what cultivation methods are there for bell peppers? Let's take a look together!

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Before sowing, the land needs to be prepared first. Bell peppers are relatively suitable for cultivation in fertile sandy soil rich in organic matter. Of course, loess or black soil can also be chosen. The next point is that the soil viscosity must not be too high, especially soil that cannot drain after rainfall must absolutely not be used for planting. When preparing the land, first spread a layer of livestock manure evenly, then fill in any hollows in the field, and break up the soil clods finely. Finally, make ridges and furrows at a width of 60 cm and a height of 30 cm, and then wait for sowing.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings

Under normal circumstances, bell peppers need to be sown and raised as seedlings first, and then transplanted, because the growth speed of bell peppers varies, so raising seedlings uniformly is beneficial for our later field management. Before raising seedlings, the seeds need to be pre-germinated in warm water. The water temperature must not be higher than 50 degrees. Soak for about one day, then remove and rinse clean with clear water, and place them in a suitable environment for germination. Generally, after about three to five days, sowing can be carried out. When sowing, first wet the seedbed, then scatter the seeds evenly, cover them with a layer of organic compost, and finally cover with a layer of plastic film to keep warm and retain moisture.

3. Reasonable planting

Normally, seedlings will emerge in about five days. Then, when the bell pepper seedlings grow to about 15 cm, we can transplant them. Dig out the cultivated bell pepper seedlings together with the soil, as this can improve the survival rate. Then plant them at a spacing of 30 cm between rows and about 25 to 30 cm between plants. After planting, if the temperature is relatively low, plastic film can also be used to keep warm. The next point is that after planting, watering is needed, as this is beneficial for root growth.

4. Field management

About one week after planting, observe the growth of the bell peppers in the field. If there are missing seedlings or dead seedlings, replant them in time for final establishment. About seven to ten days after establishment, we need to carry out the first intertillage and weeding, combined with fertilization. This fertilization is meant to promote the growth of the bell pepper seedlings, so generally manure and urine water are used and an appropriate amount of urea is added for irrigation. Before the bell peppers enter the flowering stage, another loosening of the soil and weeding is needed. After they enter the flowering stage, carry out the second fertilization, mainly with potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer, applied by spraying. Finally, when the bell peppers are about the size of a thumb, an appropriate amount of foliar fertilizer needs to be sprayed. Each fertilization must be combined with watering, as this is beneficial for nutrient absorption and for diluting the nutrient concentration, so that the bell peppers can grow better.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods of bell peppers. I hope it can help all growers!