More recently, the cultivation of pepper seedlings in the Urals in unprotected soil was something from the realm of fantasy. But now, it has become possible, though not easy.
Modern varieties and hybrids, specially bred by breeders for such areas, allow it. More in our article.
The subject of today's article is pepper: planting on seedlings in the Urals, when to plant?
When do peppers are planted on seedlings in the Urals?
Pepper heat-loving plantand manages to mature only in the southern regions. In all other areas it is grown only through seedlings, the pepper in the Urals cannot be physically grown on seedlings, it simply does not have time.
Terms of planting pepper seedlings in the Urals. The best days of the lunar calendar will be February 9, 19, 23, and March 7, 20, 22. With the planting it is better not to delay, if you plant later, the crop will not have time to ripen, if it is planned to grow peppers in open ground. The most ideal time will be the middle, or even better, the beginning of February..
In this case, it is necessary to take into account the fact that not every variety of pepper is suitable for planting, but only for Siberian selection, they are most suitable for such conditions. Now the market has a good selection of such varieties and hybrids of this nightshade. The most famous among them is "Red Bull", "Bogatyr", "Merchant" and "Montero". Almost perfect for planting pepper seedlings in the Urals.
How to plant peppers on seedlings in the Urals? So that she grew well, she need a lot of light and good watering. The most suitable temperature in the daytime is + 23 + 25 degrees, at night + 19 + 21. Capacities for planting should be spacious and pretreated with a disinfecting solution from previous plantings.
This mode will allow the seedlings to fully develop, and in the future to get a good harvest. Avoid overflow, lack of light and too close planting of seedlings.. This can provoke many problems in growing seedlings, as well as its diseases.
With a lack of light, seedlings will begin to stretch, and the root system will weaken. At overflow there is a risk of fungal diseases. And with a lack of light and humidity, the leaflets of young shoots of pepper may begin to curl.
Planting and maintenance in the open field
The best time for planting pepper seedlings in open ground - the beginning of Junewhen guaranteed to pass the slightest threat of frost. For cultivation in unprotected soil in harsh Ural conditions, only the early ripening varieties recommended for Siberia are suitable. Other hybrids and pepper varieties may not survive climatic conditions or bring a bad harvest or simply not ripen.
Difficult climatic conditions must be compensated for by soil composition. It should contain a lot of organic matter, and be of a neutral composition. Pepper does not tolerate acidic soil, it starts to hurt from this, and in the conditions of a short summer, the treatment may simply not be enough time, so you should take care of this in advance.
To reduce the acidity, you can use chalk or dolomite flour, both tools are good and effective, most importantly safe, since they are completely natural. Mechanical properties more than others loose and loamy soils will do.
Therefore, the land before planting must be specially prepared. To do this, take the sand at the rate of one bucket per square. m. of land. Then dig up everything and how to loosen it. Areas where potatoes grew in the past season are not recommended for planting peppers.
After planting in open ground, young shoots first should protect at night with covering material. For this, gardeners use non-woven "Agrotex" or "Spunboard". After the bushes finally strengthened, protection can be removed.
Further watering grown plants should be plentifulbut not often, about once every 10-12 days. Feed must be 3-5 times per season fertilizers, with the content of phosphorus and potassium. Periodically inspect for pests.
If the Colorado potato beetle wound up, the main enemy of all the nightshade, then it is removed by the preparation "Prestige". Thrips and mites can be washed off with soapy water, if the plant is severely affected, then chemicals can be used.
Such activities for the care of a plant planted in open ground, will bring you a good harvest, which will delight you and your loved ones.
To grow everyone to the envy and surprise of such a southern fruit as pepper in the Urals is a matter for real specialists. But if you are a beginner, do not lose heart, following our instructions, you will achieve good results. Dare, and all you get, good luck and sweet peppers to you.
Useful materials
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- What are growth promoters and how to use them?
- The main reasons why the leaves are twisted at the shoots, the seedlings fall or are pulled out, and also why the shoots die?
- Terms of planting in the regions of Russia and especially the cultivation in Siberia and the Moscow region.
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