How to Grow Peppers at Home: The Foolproof Technique
- Obtain Seeds: Begin by purchasing a pepper from a greengrocer or supermarket. Cut it in half and collect all the seeds from inside. Alternatively, buy pepper seeds directly from a store. There’s no need to wait for the seeds to dry.
- Prepare Soil: Fill a large pot with garden soil enriched with organic fertilizer, such as crushed eggshells. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained, as peppers are sensitive to stagnant water.
- Sow Seeds: Spread the pepper seeds in the soil, water them daily, and, after three days, small green shoots will emerge.
- Optimal Conditions: Place the pot in a cool, bright area, avoiding direct sunlight on the sprouts. After seven days, the seedlings will have developed roots.
- Provide Light and Water: Move the pot to a warm, bright location, water daily, and after 15 days, introduce organic or organic fertilizer to aid growth.
- Regular Sunlight: For large, healthy peppers with natural coloring, keep the plant in a sunny spot and water it daily. Lack of sunlight may result in tall but weak plants prone to breakage.
- Fertilize Regularly: As a nutrient-demanding plant, fertilize the pepper plant at least once every 15 days.
- Transplanting: After 25 days, when the seedlings are large enough, transplant them into smaller pots filled with moist, fertilized soil. Water regularly.
- Pruning: Prune the seedlings after a month, and soon, you’ll witness the first colorful peppers on your plants.
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