How to grow bell peppers from seeds

bell pepper contains vitamin C, carotene and other equally useful substances. The plant is grown both in open and in greenhouses. this is determined by the climatic conditions of the region.

You can, of course, buy pepper seedlings, but if you want, it’s better to grow it yourself. How to grow Bulgarian Pepper from seeds? Pepper seeds must first be soaked in a solution of wood ash or saltpeter. Keep them in liquid for about 4-6 hours. Then carefully remove the seeds, dry them in the sun and can be planted in the soil.

The optimal mixture for bell pepper seedlings is a mixture of humus and turf soil or peat. For 10 kg of soil mixture add 40 g of superphosphate. The seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 2 cm, then sprinkled with the mixture and watered with warm water. The containers are placed near a heat source (but the presence of sunlight is also important). The temperature required for germination is 22 - 25 degrees. After germination of seedlings, it can be reduced to 15 degrees.

• From sowing seeds to planting in a permanent place, it takes 60 - 70 days.

Bell pepper shoots dive into small pots. Before planting in the ground, the pepper needs to be hardened for some time. Bell peppers can be planted in a permanent place after the night temperature does not fall below 10 degrees.

There is nothing difficult about how to grow bell peppers from seeds. After all, in this way, you can get a varietal crop with large and tasty fruits.In addition, you will be sure that your plants are healthy, free from pests, which can be received as a bonus along with the purchased seedlings.