Growing Hot Chili Pepper Plants In The Garden
Peppers and hot sauces are now common everywhere, from sandwiches to cafeteria stalls. And the pepper plantation became positively competitive.
Fortunately, there are dozens of varieties to choose from, which helps make chili peppers popular around the world. It may surprise you to learn that the cultivation of chili peppers, such as black pepper, cayenne, or ancho chili, did not originate in Asian countries.
The chili pepper, so often associated with Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisine, comes from Mexico. This spicy member of the bell pepper family has gained worldwide popularity for the spicy sensations it infuses into the foods we love to eat.
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How to grow chili pepper
Growing chili plants is similar to growing peppers. All bell peppers grow best in warm soils when the room temperature stays above 50 degrees F. (10 C.). Exposure to lower temperatures inhibits flower production and prevents proper fruit symmetry.
Since many climates do not provide a sufficient growing season to direct chili seeds into the garden, it is recommended to start chili peppers indoors or buy seedlings.
Start chili plants 6 to 8 weeks before the date of the last frost. Sow seeds 6mm deep in a quality seed starter mix or use soil-based pellets.
Place the seedling trays in a warm place. Many varieties of bell peppers sprout in 7 to 10 days, but bell peppers can be more difficult to germinate than bell peppers.
Once germinated, provide plenty of light and keep the soil evenly moist. Old seeds and cold, damp soil can cause moisture loss in pepper seedlings.
Chili peppers care
When growing chili plants indoors, regular fertilization and replanting can be beneficial in producing larger, healthier transplants. Aphids can also be troublesome at this stage. Using an insecticide spray can prevent these nasty insects from damaging young plants.
After danger of frost, transplant the peppers to a sunny area of the garden. Ideally, chili pepper works best when night temperatures stay between 60-70 degrees F. (16-21 C.) and daytime temperatures stay around 70-80 degrees F. (21-27 C.). Choose a place with soil rich in organic and good drainage.
Space the chili plants 18 to 36 inches (46 to 92 cm) apart into 24 to 36 inches (61 to 92 cm) rows. Placing the peppers closer together provides more support for neighboring peppers, but requires more available nutrients for good yields.
During transplantation, chili plants can be buried to a depth equivalent to one-third of their stem.
When to harvest chili peppers
Many varieties of bell pepper take 75 days or more to mature. Hot weather and drier soil can increase the heat of chili peppers.
As the peppers approach maturity, allow the soil to dry out between waterings. For more heat, be sure to harvest the peppers at peak maturity. This can be determined by changes in the color of the pepper and is different for each variety.
Additional tips for growing hot chili peppers
- Use row markers when growing hot peppers to identify varieties and distinguish hot peppers from sweet peppers.
- To help prevent accidental contact or ingestion of chili peppers, avoid growing chili plants near areas where young children and pets play.
- Wear gloves when harvesting, handling, and cutting bell peppers. Avoid touching eyes or sensitive skin with contaminated gloves.
We hope you enjoy this video about how to grow chili peppers from seed:
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