When to sow pepper for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar

Some summer residents sow pepper for seedlings in early February, others closer to the end of the month, and others from mid-March. The exact date should be allocated independently, with which beginner gardeners may have difficulties.

When determining the terms, you need to focus on the climate of the region, the type of culture (early or late) and growing conditions. Find out when plant pepper for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar - a favorable time for sowing by region, as well as for transplanting into a greenhouse and open ground.

General recommendations for sowing pepper for seedlings

The general recommended period for sowing pepper for seedlings is the period from mid-February to March 20. If you are late for sowing, you will have to wait a long time for the harvest, the season can be considered unsuccessful, before the onset of frost only one wave of fruiting will pass successfully. When planting overgrown seedlings, the plants will recover for a long time and get used to the new growing conditions, which will also negatively affect the timing of the appearance of the first peppercorns.

When determining the date of sowing, consider the period of planting seedlings in open or closed ground. The optimal average daily temperature for the normal growth of peppers is considered to be 18-24 degrees (without the risk of freezing frost). The soil to a depth of planting should warm up to 10-12 degrees. Plants should not be transplanted to a permanent place in most regions until May, in early April, it is permissible to plant pepper only in heated greenhouses. Planting in an ordinary greenhouse can be carried out 10-15 days earlier than in open ground.

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It will take 10 to 15 days for the seeds to germinate, and the plants themselves will develop slowly. In some cases, grains are pecked only after 20-30 days. By the time of transplantation to a permanent place, seedlings should be 50–75 days (from seedlings). On healthy sprouts, by this moment 6 or 10 true leaves will develop and buds will form, and the height of the seedlings ready for transplanting is 17 or 20 cm. For example, if you need to plant the pepper at the end of May, then sowing should be carried out no later than the second decade of March.

What characteristics of the variety of pepper affect the timing of sowing

When buying seeds of a particular variety or hybrid culture, carefully study the information on the package. The period from seedlings to the onset of the technical maturity of the fruit is usually indicated on the back of the pack. Use the formula for calculating the timing of planting seeds for seedlings. Summarize the number of days for hatching seeds, for recovery after a dive (12 days) and the period of onset of technical maturity, taken from the description of the variety.

Subtract the amount (days) obtained from the formula from the estimated period of planting in the ground, so you get the approximate date of sowing. Do not forget, the fruiting of the peppers is extended, so the sooner the bushes begin to bear fruit, the more crops you can harvest per season. Therefore, if in your region the spring in 2019 is early and warm, be sure to seize the opportunity to sow as early as possible.

Sowing seeds and planting peppers in different regions of Russia

The weather conditions in each region differ, whether it doesn’t matter much or not, you need to focus exclusively on the climate of your area. When determining exact dates, study the long-term meteorological forecast or find out weather statistics for 3-5 years. If you are not sure about your own calculations, consult experienced gardeners from your area.

Where the climate is difficult and unstable (in the Urals and the Far East, Siberia, Bashkiria and the Volga region), return frosts can occur up to June 10th. Planting pepper in the ground is carried out in the period from June 8 to June 15. For sowing, good days are allocated from early February to mid-March. For greenhouses, the dates can be rescheduled, pepper planted 2 or even 3 weeks earlier, for example, if the soil was shed with boiling water for faster heating.

In the middle lane and in the Moscow region seedlings are usually planted on a permanent place from the end of April to the last days of May, and sown from February 10 to February 25. In the south of Russia, thanks to the mild and warm climate, pepper can be plant in open beds from early April to mid-May. Sowing seeds can be engaged from February 20 to the first decade of March.

When to sow pepper in 2019 according to the lunar calendar

Summer residents who study the moon’s state every year are divided into 3 groups - some take into account only its phases, others only monitor the satellite’s position in the zodiac signs, while others combine phase and location. Correctly do the latter. The growing moon promotes the concentration of water molecules in the tops of plants, during this period it is recommended to plant crops that produce crops above the ground. Root crops are more suitable days after the full moon.

Pepper is best sown and planted in open or closed ground during the stay of the satellite in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. When the moon moves to the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo and Gemini, all work with plants is better to be postponed for 2 or 3 days. Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra and Capricorn are average signs of fertility, garden work, although not desirable, is acceptable if there are no other options. Note the best and worst days for sowing pepper on the lunar calendar in 2019.

When planting seedlings in a permanent place, also monitor the phase and location of the moon.

Favorable days for the procedure will be May 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and May 5, 6, 13.

Unfavorable for planting and any other work with plants were highlighted on May 7, 11, 19, 29 and 30, as well as on June 3 and 17.

Seed preparation, as well as sowing, should be carried out on favorable days, so it is better to immediately determine the dates for both procedures.

Pepper seedlings: possible problems and their solutions

Peppers are very moody and demanding, you can not neglect the basic rules of growing seedlings. Otherwise, even if you strictly follow the instructions of the lunar calendar, the plants will be weakened and will not tolerate the transplant. Difficulties in planting peppers usually arise only in the first year for beginners, then the procedure becomes usual and familiar.

If, after some time after the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings began to disappear in bulk or in part (one after another) - this may be a sign of a black leg or improper moisture. Peppers are best watered rarely, but until the soil gets completely wet.You need to pour water into the grooves or along the edges of the containers so that the plants themselves remain dry. The stems of the peppers severely affected by the black leg darken and wither from the base, the causes of the development of the disease:

• lack of light;
• waterlogging;
• watering with cold water;
• dense crops;
• excess fertilizer;
• poor ventilation
• acidic soil.

Spill the soil with a solution: pour a glass of ash in 500 ml of boiling water, mix, leave for 5 hours, add 5 liters of water. If most of the seedlings died, the survivors need to be transplanted into a new soil calcined in the oven. It is possible to normalize the acidity of the soil by pouring chopped wood ash into it, be careful, pepper does not grow in alkaline soil.

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Water temperature for irrigation should be a couple of degrees above room temperature. Overmoistening at low temperatures of the earth or air leads to the development of root rot. The roots of the surviving seedlings must be lowered into Fitosporin's solution and transplanted into new soil. Another cause of damage to seedlings can be pests: wood lice, earwigs or spider mites, soil and seedlings should be treated with Fitoverm.

Seedlings stretched out

Young pepper sprouts can stretch out for various reasons: lack of light, fever, early sowing, thickening, late picking and excess nitrogen (fertilizer must be stopped). Peppers need sunlight immediately after seed germination; additional lighting should be arranged on cloudy or short daylight hours.

To prevent seedlings from being pulled out, as soon as the seeds hatch, the temperature in the room must be maintained at 15 degrees. When the sprouts are straightened, in the daytime the temperature should be raised to 23-30 degrees, and reduced to 18 at night. Seedlings located closer to the light grow faster, obscure the rest of the plants, the box needs to be constantly deployed. When the seedlings begin to stretch, dive them.

The appearance of seedlings has changed

If the leaves become stiff, spots appear on them, the color changes or the growth point has dried - this may be a sign of an excess of fertilizers, lack of moisture or mixing of the soil with sea sand. With the correct preparation of the soil or in purchased mixtures, all the necessary fertilizers have already been made, further feeding should be done very carefully. If one of the above problems manifests itself after fertilizing, you need to spill the soil with plenty of water or change it.

In the case when the seedlings began to fade, became faded, yellowed, reddened or acquired a bluish tint - the plants lack certain nutrients. In rare cases, if there is a cat in the house, he can “take care of” the seedlings in his own way. If the urine of animal seedlings gets into the ground, it turns blue and dies. How to determine what plants lack by external signs:

1. Nitrogen - sprouts are weakened, the stem is thin, the leaves are small and light green, they quickly turn yellow and crumble.
2. Phosphorus - a lilac-red hue appears on the underside of the leaves.
3. Potassium - the tips and edges of already strong leaves turn yellow.
4. Iron - leaf tissue between veins discolor, turn yellow (chlorosis).
5. Magnesium - leaves acquire a "marble" color.
6. Boron - the growth point dies.

You can replenish certain substances using micronutrient fertilizers, but they must be used in small quantities. If you are worried growing pepper seedlings for the first time, be sure to check out all the helpful information on the forums or consult with your neighbors. Properly prepare the seeds and soil, observe the temperature and light conditions, water and fertilize the pepper strictly according to the instructions. We will highlight favorable days for work with seedlings in 2019.

Many gardeners and gardeners consider the lunar planting calendars useless, but experienced summer residents continue to follow the phases of the luminary, to monitor its position in the zodiac signs. The influence of the moon on plants is confirmed from year to year. There is a very interesting point that you can check yourself - if you sow pepper seeds on the young Moon, then the seedlings will be tall, and on the arriving - strong, but not high.

Now it will be easier for you to figure out when to plant pepper for seedlings in 2019 in the middle lane, in the Moscow Region or in other regions of Russia. Data from the lunar calendar will help you choose the most successful date for sowing. Following the tips for caring for planted peppers, you can grow strong, healthy plants that will surely please with plentiful crops.