Finding out how to grow pepper seedlings yourself

Finding out how to grow pepper seedlings yourself. This healthy product has a ton of vitamins. Moreover, it is a real decoration of the garden.

Finding out how to grow pepper seedlings

The first thing to start with growing seedlings is preparing a suitable soil. A ratio of:

• peat,
• sod land;
• humus

With a ratio of 5: 2: 3. To improve agrochemical properties, wood ash can be added to a bucket of mixture in the amount of 1 cup, about 40 g of superphosphate, potassium sulfate 15 g, 20 g of urea. Garden centers sell a large number of ready-made mixes. They are also great for growing peppers.

Pepper seeds are taken from last year's harvest. Before sowing, they are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Soaking time is about 20 minutes. Then the seeds must be washed with running water.

After processing, pepper seeds are placed in pots to a depth of 0.5 to 1.0 cm, the substrate is poured on top and compacted. Crops should be watered with warm water, covered with foil and removed to a warm place. Dry seeds will also sprout in about a week. And processed ones - in a few days.

When strong shoots appear, the film must be removed, and the seedlings must be placed in a bright place. 15-20 days after the emergence of seedlings, they dive. Seedlings are watered abundantly, but not often. They need a lot of light, but after a few days, otherwise they will not take root well. Ventilation is also needed. Knowing how to grow pepper seedlings, you can proceed to the next stage of growing it.