Balcony Bell Pepper Growing Tips: Proper Seedling Raising Is the Key

Seedling Raising Method

Spring is a good season for sowing, and it is best to do it in the last half of March. Before you start sowing, water the previously prepared planting box thoroughly. Before you begin, soak the seeds in water for about a quarter of an hour. Note that the water temperature must not be too low; warm water is best. This can directly remove the bacteria on the seeds. Once these things are done, you can move on to the germination stage. If the weather is rainy or overcast, you can put them indoors first; the pot used only needs to be about 25cm tall.

Growth Management

Light

This plant is not very cold-tolerant and is rather afraid of freezing. Therefore, the best temperature during its golden growth period is 25-30℃. Of course, if the temperature is too high it will also affect them, and you can carry out appropriate shading plus ventilation. The nighttime temperature should also be kept above 15℃.

Fertilizer and Water

For this plant, the ratio of N, P, K is 4:1:3. It is worth noting that before they bear fruit, you must reduce water use. In addition, applying fertilizer at an appropriate concentration to the leaf surface is also fine.

Other Management

For this kind of bell pepper, just keep two main branches; the other side branches can all be removed so as not to affect the growth of the main branches. Old leaves and yellowing leaves should also be picked off regularly, so that the rest can grow better.

Well, now you know how to grow them at home, right? If you want to eat fresh, first-hand, completely pesticide-free good stuff, go and get two pots!