How to grow hot pepper on a windowsill?

27.07.2017 Pepper

Growing today is growing on the windowsill of hot pepper and other vegetables, as well as greens. In an effort to satisfy ever-growing demand, breeders are breeding species whose plants easily fit on the windowsill.

Content

1 Hot peppers on the window
- 1.1 Seed
2 Features of cultivation in the apartment
3 Cultivation Mistakes

Hot peppers on the window

Hot or bitter peppers are used in cooking. And decorative varieties combine taste and attractive appearance. A variety of colors of fruits and even leaves can complement the interior of the kitchen. The cultivation of hot pepper on the windowsill is not very difficult. The height of the bush is up to 50 cm. One plant gives 50 fruits, and such a crop is obtained for 5-6 years, because pepper refers to perennial plants.

Seed

It will be possible to achieve productivity provided that the variety is selected correctly. Among experienced gardeners, such species are popular.

The main secret of a high harvest is that by the time of the very first flowering (in early February) the pepper of the autumn sowing season has time to develop good powerful roots. Starting from March and ending with the beginning of October, that is, during the period abundant in the sun, pepper actively sets fruits and uses forces to pour them.

Indian summer

Refers to species that easily tolerate low light. The appearance of the bush has decorative features due to the color of fruits changing according to the stage of ripening. Hot pepper of this variety is suitable for growing not only on the windowsill, but also in a traditional garden. When placing containers, it is important to remember that the bush is formed by a large number of branches.

To get seedlings, seeds are recommended to be planted in late February - early March. For constant growth, the plant is transplanted into prepared containers in late May. The distance between the bushes is 30 cm.

Variety Indian Summer is characterized by elongated fruiting. This means that tomatoes can be harvested from July to October. The vegetable is suitable for canning, use as a complement to salads, meat and fish dishes.

Ryabushka

Refers to mid-early species. The fruits are round, they are very sharp, color - orange, purple. They do not form close groups, therefore this hot pepper is called decorative, although the fruits are used in cooking and even in the manufacture of hard liquors.

Salute

Suitable for cultivation in open ground, balcony, windowsill. The height of an adult bush is 20 cm. Harvested four months after sowing. The fruits have the shape of a cone, grow in bunches. The surface is smooth or ribbed. Ready-to-pick peppers are saturated green or orange.

Jellyfish F1

New hybrid look. The bush grows to a height of 40 cm. The fruits are long, grow in bunches that are similar in appearance to the tentacles of a jellyfish. The harvesting period is July-September. It is important to remember that growing on the windowsill this hot pepper from seeds obtained from their own fruits will not succeed. This is because Medusa F1 is a hybrid of the first generation and does not produce seed material.

The Queen of Spades

Peppers are distinguished by their decorative appearance, full growth occurs even in low light conditions. The bush has the shape of a ball and grows up to 30 cm. Cone-like fruits grow up. Harvested in the period July-October. Peppers are red in maturity.

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Features of cultivation in the apartment

For the successful cultivation of hot pepper on the windowsill requires high-quality soil, which is able to saturate the plants with minerals necessary for growth.

Experienced gardeners for the preparation of a nutrient substrate mix these components:

compost;
peat;
sand;
humus;
Earth;
peat.

Another option is to mix land with humus and peat. Both substrates can successfully grow hot peppers on the windowsill.

Specialized stores sell humus, which is a substrate obtained with the participation of earthworms. Saprophages feed on compost, humus, and the result of their digestive system is humus.

To get rid of dirty work, it is recommended to use ready-made mixtures that are suitable for the cultivation of tomatoes, eggplant and, in fact, peppers.

The soil is poured into prepared containers on the drainage layer. Seed is sown from above and covered with remaining soil. Layer thickness - 1 cm. Interesting - in specialized forums there is constant debate about the correctness of a particular method of sowing.

Some gardeners sow in a large capacity, and after emergence, the most viable plants are selected. The convenience of this method is the ability to organize a large greenhouse, and not cover each glass with seeds separately.

Proponents of seeding in separate containers argue that pepper is difficult to tolerate picking, which can cause disease. For transplantation, the transshipment method is preferred.

It is recommended to start planting pepper seeds in the last days of February, and to finish - in the tenth days of March.

Be sure to close the container with a film to create the conditions of the greenhouse and install it in a warm place. After two weeks, you can expect the appearance of the first shoots. The appearance of the third sheet is a signal to begin transplanting into constant containers. Some varieties require pinching - this stimulates the branching of the bush. The procedure is carried out when the plant reaches a height of 20 cm.

Pepper has a developed root system, which reduces the volume of earthen coma. Against the background of abundant fruiting, this requires regular feeding with weak fertilizer solutions.

After harvesting, the pepper bush is rejuvenated by transplanting into a container with a fresh substrate. In the process, it is important to monitor the integrity of the root system.

Cultivation Mistakes

When growing hot pepper on the windowsill by inexperienced gardeners, mistakes are made that lead to a decrease in yield, plant death.

Plenty of water

Pepper refers to heat-loving crops. Therefore, the root system suffers due to the use of cold water for irrigation. Rotting is also observed due to excessive watering.

The rapid drying of an earthen coma in apartment conditions is due to central heating batteries. This requires frequent watering - every two days. It is possible to reduce the rate of moisture evaporation by using a damp cloth placed on the radiator. Installing a humidifier or split system in the room also helps to solve the problem of protecting hot pepper in an apartment / house from drying out.

Pinching the center of the root system

Some forums provide tips for pinching the center of the root system during the picking procedure. This is the biggest mistake when growing and caring for peppers. As a result of the procedure, the plant will be sick for a long period of time. The cessation of flowering is not ruled out.

Pests

A common phenomenon on a pepper bush is a spider mite, aphid. These pests are drafted into the room.Not having enough experience as a gardener get rid of such a plant. Maintaining humidity helps prevent pests. But if infection has occurred, it is necessary to treat the plant with insecticides, which are of a biological nature, as soon as possible.

Leaf fall

Falling leaves are observed in plants, which in the autumn are transferred from open / closed soil to the pot. In vivo maintenance is accompanied by a large amount of natural light. Accordingly, by dropping a leaf, the plant responds to a lack of light. The situation is corrected by installing special lamps. Another way to grow hot pepper on a windowsill is to trim the bush. It is important to remember that after this procedure the harvest will have to wait until the summer.