How to grow a light at home in winter?

There are not so many plants in the world that can feel great both in the summer cottage and on the indoor windowsill. And at the same time, they not only serve as an excellent decoration of the room, but also delight with their taste. One of these plants is the hot pepper fire, which can be planted in a pot.

Description and characteristics of pepper twinkle

Pepper light is a perennial plant that appeared due to the crossing of Chilean and Cayenne varieties. It is originally from Mexico, and its taste became known to Europeans thanks to Columbus.

Growing a plant on your windowsill is not at all difficult. Under favorable conditions, the pepper can survive about 6 years.

The pepper throws out its bloom in the spring, and at the end of the summer it produces fruits. However, you can often observe how it blooms and bears fruit at the same time.

Pepper flowers Spark

Fruits on it are perfectly formed without cross-pollination, but if you take a soft brush and transfer pollen, then the harvest will be much richer.

Some gardeners recommend shaking the flowering peppers well so that they are well pollinated.

With the right care, you can achieve excellent yields, even up to 100 pieces... And the plant bears fruit all year round.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The light pepper has a lot of advantages:

• it can be grown both in the garden and at home on the windowsill;
• depending on the variety it different in shape and color;
• not only pleasing to the eye, but also gives a great taste to your dishes;
• due to the content of a complex of vitamins, has a beneficial effect on health;
• if artificial lighting is provided in winter, it will bear fruit all year round.

The disadvantages of the variety include the fact that the light:

• does not tolerate direct sunlight, but its habitat should be light at the same time;
• does not love heat, cold and wind;
• when grown in a greenhouse, it is also necessary to regulate heat and light.

Pepper Spark differs in shape and color

Planting seeds at home

In order for the pepper to grow strong and healthy, it is necessary, first of all, to choose the right soil for it and choose the seeds correctly.

The most suitable soil for a plant will be one that consists of the following components:

• sod land;
• leafy land;
• peat.

These substances are taken in equal amounts and added to them a quarter of the sand.

So, we have decided on the soil, now it is necessary to choose the right seeds. To do this, we collect water in a container and soak seeds in it for a day. We throw away those that float, and use the rest for landing.

It is necessary to plant seeds in early spring... They are sown in moist soil to a depth of no more than 1 cm. At the same time, the temperature in the room must be maintained at about 24 degrees Celsius. After 10 days, the pepper should sprout.

Pepper Seeds Spark

The emerging seedlings are placed in a bright place with a temperature regime of about 20 degrees... When the plant throws out the first leaves, it is transplanted, and after 60 days the light is either planted in a separate flowerpot or in a garden bed.

Growing conditions on the windowsill

If you follow the recommendations, then you have no problems with growing.

Must be stick to watering rules... There is no need to allow the soil to dry out. The fire is watered regularly, but poorly abundantly, since excess moisture can lead to decay of the roots.

As for fertilizers, they need to be applied during transplantation. These must be organic substances. And during the growing season, phosphorus-potassium supplements are applied every 2 weeks.

When fertilizing a plant, the main thing is not to overdo it. If the feeding contains a large amount of nitrogen, then the light may not even bloom.

The first harvest after sowing the seeds can already be harvested in 2-3 months.

The first crop can be harvested in 2-3 months.

Transplant and reproduction

If the light grows on the windowsill, then it should definitely be replant every 2 or 3 years in a larger pot. In this case, you should definitely pay attention to the development of its root system.

As for reproduction, the fire is best grown from seeds. How to do this correctly has already been mentioned above. However, good results can be achieved with the help of cuttings. In order for the stalk to bloom, it will take only a month and a half, and when propagated by seeds, such results cannot be achieved.

For propagation by cuttings, you must follow these very simple steps:

• cut a twig and stick it into the soil;
• water the plant and cover with foil.

Rooting will begin in 7 days.

Peculiarities

The light pepper has a number of unique features and has a beneficial effect on the human body:

1. He contains vitaminsthat improve the functioning of the brain, nervous and circulatory systems.
2. Prevents the development of cancer cells.
3. It should be eaten by people with diabetes and high cholesterol. This pepper is able to lower them.
4. It is included in useful medicinal tinctures.

Pepper Spark helps with diabetes

Do not overuse this pepper if you have liver or pancreatic disease. Excessive use of it disrupts the work of these organs.

Diseases and pests

Pepper light is very hardy and resistant plant... It contains capsaicin, which is often used in the fight against all sorts of pests, so it cannot be easily overcome.

If the leaves of the plant turn pale or completely fall off, then you should not immediately panic and think that the pepper is sick or has become a victim of some pests. He can just not enough daylightand he decided to go into a sleep state. As the day increases, the plant will return to normal, or it can be helped by providing artificial lighting.

As for pests, lovers of this kind of delicacies include spider mites and aphids... The chances of catching these parasites increase in those plants that first grew in the garden, and then moved to the window.

Spider mite on pepper Fire

However, getting rid of spider mites or aphids will not be difficult at all. To do this, you should use the following advice:

1. We take a few peppercorns and pass through a meat grinder.
2. Pour the resulting mass with water in a ratio of 1:10.
3. We insist 24 hours.
4. We filter through cheesecloth.
5. Add grated soap in a ratio of 1 tsp. for 1 liter. water.
6. Spray the plant with the resulting solution every 5 days repeatedly.

To prevent pepper from becoming a victim of a spider mite, it will be enough maintain air humidity... Since the tick loves a dry climate, then regular spraying, as if it will be scared away.

Pepper light is a plant that will not leave indifferent any housewife, because who does not like to have a beautiful and healthy harvest on their windowsill all year round.

Those who love spicy dishes should definitely plant Ogonyok pepper on their windowsill. This popular houseplant is, among other things, very beautiful. Growing it is not difficult at all. In order for the pepper to develop well and actively bear fruit, it should simply be watered and fertilized on time.

general description

There are several varieties of indoor pepper Spark. If desired, you can plant both a small plant (20-30 cm) and a higher one (up to 50 cm). The undersized compact homemade pepper Ogonyok is especially popular with lovers of indoor flowers.

The decorative value of this plant is represented by both dark green sharp small leaves and bright fruits. The shape and color of the latter can be very different. On the windowsills of indoor plant lovers, varieties with round, plum-like, cone-shaped fruits are grown. Both yellow and red or purple peppercorns look very beautiful. As it ripens, the fruits of this plant change color. Therefore, fruits of different shades can grow on the bush at the same time. It looks very impressive. Peppers can also taste differently. There are varieties with both very pungent fruits and not too sharp ones.

Fire is a pepper, the flowers of which are not particularly beautiful. Most often they are white or purple in color, small in size and look a little rough. Their value lies only in the fact that later they grow bright fruits with seeds suitable for self-planting. Up to 50 peppercorns can ripen on the plant at the same time. At the same time, the bush still does not stop blooming. So you can harvest it almost all year round.

Disembarkation dates

Indoor pepper Spark is propagated mainly by seeds. This is the easiest way to get a strong, effective, productive plant in a fairly short time. Previously, in the specialized literature, there were advice to plant the seeds of homemade pepper at the same time as the seedlings of an ordinary garden pepper, that is, in late February - early March. Recently, however, on forums of relevant topics from experienced indoor plant lovers, you can often hear a recommendation to perform this procedure a little earlier. The fact is that if you plant Ogonyok in November, much larger and brighter fruits will grow on it by summer.

Pepper care Twinkle: what kind of soil to use

The advice found in the literature to plant this pepper in a special purchased soil is also rejected by many experienced flower growers today. Admirers of this beautiful and also useful plant have noticed that it feels best when planted in ordinary garden soil. The only thing is that it is advisable to preliminarily lightly fertilize such soil with rotted manure. This top dressing should be steamed. Otherwise, the pepper can become infected with the black leg. When overheating in the manure, all pathogenic bacteria die (due to exposure to high temperatures). However, during storage, microorganisms can settle in the organic substrate again.

How to plant correctly

A light is a pepper, the seeds of which can be purchased in a specialized store or taken from a familiar amateur grower. The pot for this plant is usually taken small. Flower dishes with a volume of 1 liter will be quite enough for the first time. In the future, the pepper will most likely have to be transplanted two or three times. This houseplant can bear fruit within 5 years. However, it is usually grown no more than two or three. Then the pepper is changed to a new one. The fact is that by this time it loses some of its decorative properties and begins to give much lower yields.

At the bottom of the pot, in order to avoid rotting the roots, you need to lay drainage from pebbles and broken shards. Next, the prepared soil, mixed with manure, is poured into the container and slightly moistened. Usually 3 seeds are planted in one pot (to a depth of no more than 1 cm). Subsequently, the strongest pepper can be left in the container. After planting, the potted soil should be carefully watered with not too much water.

Plant transplant

Transfer of Pepper Spark into a large pot is done as soon as 60-65 days have passed after planting. Drainage should be placed in the container.It is better to use the soil the same in composition as in the small pot. A lump of earth in an old container should first be separated from the walls with a knife. A day before transshipment, the plant must be watered abundantly. Then this procedure will be much easier. The pepper is then carefully removed and transferred to a new pot. The latter should first be filled with drainage and 3-5 cm of garden soil. After the pepper is set in the pot, the free space between the root ball and the walls of the new container must be covered with soil.

Where to put the pot

Immediately after planting, the container with seeds should be covered with foil and placed in a warm place. When the loops appear, the pot is transferred to the windowsill. After 2-3 true leaves appear on the plants, the excess seedlings are removed.

Spark is a light-loving pepper. He is not at all afraid of even very strong sunlight. Therefore, it is best to install a pot with this burning bright plant on the south window. In winter, peppers should be illuminated with a fluorescent lamp whenever possible.

During the cold season, cover the radiator with a blanket or a piece of some thick cloth. Pepper does not like overheating on the windowsill, just like in any other place. The optimum temperature for it in winter is 19-22 ° C.

How to water properly

In the summer, the soil under the pepper should be moistened. Ogonyok should be quite often. Watering is carried out after the soil in the pot dries out by 1 cm. Of course, it is not worth arranging a "swamp" in a container. Otherwise, the roots of the pepper may rot. In winter, watering is reduced. Once a week during this period will be sufficient.

Of course, in the event that the Ogonyok is on the south window, watering should be carried out carefully, trying not to fall on the leaves. Otherwise, burns will certainly appear on them. For irrigation, use only settled water at room temperature. Bleach in pepper, like most other indoor plants, can be very harmful.

How to fertilize

Spark is a pepper that can be fed with both manure and complex universal purchased products. In the latter case, you can use, for example, nitrophoska (1 box per 10 liters).

A very good solution would also be to carry out foliar feeding of pepper with wood ash (2 tablespoons insist in 3 liters of water). Spray the plant abundantly. This procedure is carried out exclusively in the morning or in the evening, so as not to burn the leaves.

For the first time, the pepper is fertilized before it actively starts to grow. Feeding is not necessary too often. In winter, it will be enough to fertilize the plant once - in January. In the summer, feeding is done more often - about twice a month.

Diseases and pests

This is how the Spark pepper is grown on the windowsill. Caring for him is relatively uncomplicated. Moreover, his diseases do not strike him often. If the air in the room is too warm and dry, aphids can attack the plants. You need to fight it with insecticides. This can be, for example, Fitoverm or Agromertin. You can use these funds no later than two weeks before harvest.

What can be used for

Most often, the fruits of the Spark pepper are used to add a spicy taste to various kinds of pickles. 2-3 pods are usually placed on a three-liter jar of tomatoes or cucumbers. You can also use the fruit as a medicine by adding it to vodka.

Pepper Ogonyok contains a huge amount of vitamins. In addition, they can add a unique taste and aroma to almost any dish. Many housewives use the fruits of this plant for frying borscht, add them to stews, salt lard with them, etc.

The pepper family has about 1,500 species.

They all differ in shape, size, color and taste. Of the hot peppers, the light pepper is the most popular.

This hot pepper comes from Mexico, and came to European countries thanks to Columbus.

Pepper twinkle is a perennial plant. It can be grown on a garden bed, or on a windowsill.

Its small red peppercorns will be an exquisite decoration of the kitchen windowsill. Also, the fruits can be used in cooking.

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general description

Pepper "Ogonyok" received the greatest distribution in the countries of Eastern Europe. It can be used in the preparation of first and second courses. He will add spice and piquancy to the dish.

What is this pepper? "Ogonyok" is a small ornamental shrub.

It grows in height about 40 cm. But even despite its small size, one plant can simultaneously have up to 50 peppercorns.

About 100 peppers can be harvested from a shrub per year. Their size varies 2.5-5 cm in length and 0.8-1.2 cm at the base. Fruit weight can be from 20 to 50 g.

In the process of ripening, the peppercorns change their color. At first they are green, then yellow, and during the ripening period they become bright red.

They may differ in shape - they are round, oval, with pointed tips or in the form of elongated pyramids.

Pepper "Ogonyok" growing on the windowsill begins to bloom in spring, and at the end of summer the first fruits ripen on it.

Flowering and fruiting periods often coincide. Therefore, a miracle may appear on the window, on which you can simultaneously observe white flowers and bright red peppercorns.

Interesting! Indoor variety of pepper "Ogonyok" appeared by crossing two types - cayenne and chili.

It belongs to perennial plants, and with proper care it will delight the owners for at least 5-6 years. In the summer months, plant pots can be displayed on the balcony.

Pepper seeds

In late summer or early autumn, fruits ripen.

This can be recognized by the bright red color of the pod.

Seeds are extracted from such ripe fruits. They must be laid out and allowed to dry. After that, the seeds will be stored for a long time. In the spring they are used for sowing.

The seeds, like the pulp, have a pungent taste.

They can also be added to a dish when cooking or used when preserving. The seeds will add a piquant taste and aroma to the dish.

Photo

The photo shows the "Ogonyok" indoor pepper:

Home care

How to take care of pepper at home? "Ogonyok" is a perennial shrub that produces a large number of edible fruits and does not require special care. It is due to its qualities that it is often grown on the windowsill.

Care after purchase

After purchase, the plant needs to be provided with a comfortable environment.

First of all, you need to see if the shrub needs replanting.

If the pot is small, then after a period of adaptation, the shrub is transplanted into a new container.

For the adaptation period, which lasts 7-10 days, the plant is placed in a room with a temperature of 17-20 degrees and good lighting. The soil in the pot should be slightly damp.

Lighting

Pepper is a light-loving shrub. Daylight hours should be 10-12 hours. Additional lighting must be provided during the winter months. With a lack of light, the leaves fade and fall off, flowering stops. The plant can shed the already formed peppercorns. In summer, the pepper pot can be taken out onto the balcony.

Watering

The light needs moderate watering. The soil in the pot should always be moistened. Excessive watering should be avoided, as this can lead to root rot and the death of the shrub.

Important! At low air humidity, it is worth spraying the green part.

To do this, you need to take water at room temperature, standing for at least a day.

Crown formation

The plant does not need pruning. To give a decorative look and for better growth of side branches, you can pinch the tops of the shoots. In this case, the bush will become more lush.In order for the peppercorns to be of a larger size, it is necessary to remove some of the flowers.

Planting and transplanting

How to plant seeds at home?

Seed propagation is considered the most effective method.

They are sown in early spring in seedling boxes.

The planting depth should be no more than 1 cm. After planting, the soil surface is moistened with a spray bottle.

The seedling box is placed in a room with a temperature of 22-24 degrees. Shoots will appear in 10-14 days. After that, the room temperature must be lowered to 20 degrees. After the appearance of 2 leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into pots.

Peppers are transplanted in the spring every 2 years. A pot with a large diameter is taken for transplantation.

Reproduction

For reproduction, you can also use non-lignified shoots. Cut off shoots should be left in a container with water until roots appear. Then they are planted in separate pots.

Growing

How to grow at home? In order for the "Ogonyok" pepper to develop correctly, it is necessary to observe the temperature and light conditions. Also make regular watering and feeding.

Priming

For planting, you need to prepare a land mixture. In a 2: 1: 1 ratio the following is mixed:

• deciduous land;
• humus;
• sand.

The bottom of the pot is covered with a drainage layer.

Fertilizer

For feeding, mineral fertilizers for tomatoes are used. You need to fertilize wet soil and strictly according to the instructions. There is no need to feed in the winter.

Benefit and harm

Important! Pepper "Ogonyok" contains vitamins A, B, E, C and PP, as well as capsaicin, carotene, oils and carbohydrates.

Dry fruits can be ground into powder and added to a hair mask.

Capsaicin improves blood circulation in the skin, which promotes hair growth.

When pepper is consumed, the hormone endorphin is produced in the body. It helps to reduce pain, relieve stress, and improve blood circulation.

The juice helps to reduce blood pressure, improve metabolism. The tincture is used as a warming agent. Used for colds and sciatica.

Pepper "Spark" is contraindicated for people suffering from heart and gastrointestinal diseases.

Diseases and pests

Important! With excessive watering, root rot can occur, and with a lack of moisture, the leaves can dry out.

Of the pests, the most dangerous are aphids and spider mites. You can get rid of them with insecticides.

Pepper "Ogonyok" with proper care will bear fruit for several years. It will become not only a bright decoration for kitchen windows, but also serve as a spicy addition to the table.

The pepper family is diverse, it includes about 1500 species. The most popular was the indoor hot pepper Ogonyok. Originally from Mexico, it spread in Europe thanks to Columbus. This unusual representative of the nightshade gets along well both in the garden and at home. Bears fruit with decorative miniature peppers of a colorful shade. With proper care, the bushes can provide fresh vegetables all year round. As a nice bonus, the plant will refresh the interior with its bright colors.

1 Characteristics of the variety

The indoor version of the Spark pepper variety is obtained by combining two varieties - Cayenne and Chile.

The life expectancy of such a representative with appropriate care is 5–6 years. With the onset of summer, it is better to move the pot of pepper to the loggia or balcony.

Seeds usually begin to ripen in the fall. A clear sign of a transition to such a stage is the juicy-scarlet color of vegetables. After being removed from the pod, the seeds are dried. They are stored without problems until next year. In spring, it can be planted in the ground. It should be noted that this is not only seed. They contain the same bitterness, and they are put in dishes along with the pulp.

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2 Growing at home

Due to the unpretentiousness of the plant to care, they began to grow it at home, on the windowsill. A purchased copy must be provided with all the necessary conditions for better adaptation in a new place. First, the external state is assessed. If necessary, the pepper is transplanted into a large container. During the first 8-10 days, until the plant adapts, it is better not to touch it. It is necessary to place it in a cool room, moisten it regularly.

To achieve the desired results in fruiting, it is required to provide competent care:

• The place is selected sunny, but not hot. The optimal temperature regime is 18–20 degrees. It is recommended to plant in ceramic containers with a volume of at least 5 liters. A drainage layer is laid at the bottom.
• For healthy growth and full development, the following composition of the substrate is desirable: peat, humus, leaf compost. Everything is taken in a 2: 1: 1 ratio. For drainage, gravel, expanded clay, crushed stone and similar material are suitable. Annual soil renewal is obligatory.
• Only with a 12-hour daylight hours will the pepper begin to bear fruit stably and fully. In the absence of such a mode, artificial lamps are installed for illumination.
• For better development of the pepper, windows facing southeast or southwest are suitable. The increased temperature negatively affects the appearance of the plant: the leaves turn yellow and deform, the buds crumble. It grows well at temperatures no higher than 20 degrees.
• The fire prefers a high humidity environment, therefore, spraying should be done every day.
• Water regularly, but in moderation, without the formation of stagnant water. Otherwise, the root system may begin to rot. The water is taken at room temperature.
• Top dressing is applied during planting - organic, during the growing season - potassium-phosphorus. The interval is every 12-14 days. Best of all, pepper perceives mineral additives: "Nitrofosku", "Solution", "Kumira-Lux". They are diluted in water - 5 tbsp. l. 5 liters. They are introduced directly into the soil mixture.
• There is no need to form landings. To improve the decorative component and accelerate lateral branching, the tops are periodically pinched. If the flowers are partially removed from time to time, the fruits will become larger.

Hot pepper Ogonyok, which has reached the age of two, needs a transplant. A similar procedure is carried out extremely carefully so as not to injure fragile roots. If you skip this, the foliage will soon begin to crumble, which can lead to the death of the plant.

Poured peppers must be removed on time.

Cultivation of indoor hot peppers Spark will produce a year-round harvest of fresh vegetables. They contain a lot of useful components and vitamins. The fruits contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, lower cholesterol and kill pathogenic bacteria.

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3 Transplant and reproduction

Seed propagation is considered more efficient and less labor intensive. The seed is pre-sorted, damaged seeds are removed. They are filled with water. Floated seeds are not suitable for planting. To speed up germination, it is advisable to soak the grains in liquid for a day.

At the beginning of spring, a separate container is prepared for the culture. The seeds go deeper by 1 cm, not less. After that, the surface is wetted from the spray bottle. Seedlings are placed in a room with a temperature of 20-24 degrees. After 2 weeks, when the first shoots hatch, they move into the cool. It is necessary to dive when two strong leaves appear. If you want to get ripening in May, sowing is carried out in February.

In the seedling method, the seeds are first wrapped in a damp cloth. It is necessary for the shell to burst, and tiny borings appear. Small peat modules are suitable for seedlings.Throughout the day, the soil is abundantly wetted. Only after that sowing is carried out. A greenhouse environment is created: elevated temperature, glass or film shelter. The first 4 sheets will be a signal for action to change the container to a larger one.

Peat pots are easy to transplant. The seedlings are set in the soil without being pulled out. In this case, the root system is not damaged.

Pepper seedlings need an abundance of light and intense watering through the pan. Fertilize every 12-14 days immediately after moistening.

Unlike seed propagation, propagation by cuttings allows you to preserve the original varietal characteristics. A part of the branch is used as planting material, which is covered with nutritious soil. After watering, it is covered with foil. After a week, the cutting takes root completely. Flowering occurs after 1.5 months.

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4 Diseases and pests

Despite the strong immunity, some diseases are peculiar to pepper. Attacks of such pests as aphids and spider mites occur. Usually they become infected with prolonged exposure to the street. In this case, the fruits themselves can become an effective antimicrobial agent. The pulp is finely ground, diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. After daily infusion, filter and add liquid soap. Spraying is carried out every five days. And also ready-made insecticidal preparations help.

There are a number of other problems listed in the table.

External signs	Cause	Elimination methods
Flowering does not come for a long time	Excess nitrogen in the soil. Plucking the central root process during a dive	Transplant the plant to a different substrate or dilute the old wood ash
Yellowing of foliage. Color change	Insufficient illumination	Install artificial backlight lamps
Shedding leaves	The plant entered a dormant state or chilled water was taken for irrigation	Stop all feeding and watering
Deformation and drying of the sheet plate	Insufficient moisture	Adjust the watering mode. Additionally humidify the air in the room

Over-watering can cause root rot.

Finally, some useful tips for novice gardeners:

• For better pollination during flowering, the pot must be shaken well.
• The plant should be kept away from heating appliances in winter. You can cover the batteries with a damp cloth.
• Eliminate drafts.
• The annual planting is transplanted into another, larger container.
• It is not recommended to plant sweet peppers nearby. As a result of cross-pollination, the original characteristics of each are lost.

If you competently and responsibly approach the process of growing pepper, take proper care of it, the fruitfulness will last for several years. Pepper The light on the windowsill will not only be a decoration, but also provide savory fruits. Of the whole variety of varieties, it demonstrates the best performance in terms of yield and endurance.

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