Growing peppers in a greenhouse

Sweet peppers are related to potatoes and tomatoes, as all these plants belong to the Solanaceae family. Pepper is a crop that needs moisture and warmth. And it is most convenient to create and maintain such environmental parameters in a greenhouse.

Growing peppers in a greenhouse can be started from the first days of March by sowing pepper seeds on moist soil. For better germination, which will happen no sooner than in half a month, it is recommended to cover the seeds with film or glass.

When the sweet pepper seedlings grow a little and become stronger, they should be planted in individual peat pots (2 sprouts per pot). At this time, it is important not to forget about fertilizer. For peppers, it is best to use liquid fertilizer, this can be compost, mullein and superphosphate.

In order for growing peppers in a greenhouse to be successful, sudden temperature changes should be avoided. This is detrimental to plant productivity.

Also, greenhouse sweet peppers are more susceptible to diseases and pest infestation than others. Peppers are a favorite treat for aphids and spider mites. To combat this scourge, you can use a quickly decomposing insecticide such as keltan. Keltan, if necessary, can be replaced with karbofos.

If gray-brown spots have formed on the pepper fruits, this may be an indicator of a lack of moisture. Untimely watering of pepper can later result in damage to the fruit by gray rot.

If the spruce plant develops slowly, and its leaves are too pale, then the reason for this may be a lack of nutrients.