Pepper Seedling – how to grow them properly
Though growing pepper is easy selecting seeds is not at all a cake walk for the beginner.
To decide when to start harvesting is yet another important decision. A pepper seedling will survive till the climate is warm. It is an good option to grow the pepper seedlings indoor under light before transplanting them outside.
Hot pepper is usually given a head start of twelve weeks as it grows slowly. Germination is fastened if the peeper seedlings are well soaked in solution of hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea. This not only makes the seed coat soft but also helps in disinfecting them.
As it is recommended to maintain moisture level in trays, it is recommended for sowing pepper seedlings.
The best temperature to grow pepper seedlings is 80 degrees. When the first sign of sprouting is noticed the seedlings should be kept under constant light. Pepper seedlings should be transplanted as soon as they have 2 pairs of true leaves.
Pepper seedling should be hardened off before transplanting outside. There should be a minimum spacing of 12 to 18 inches between the seedlings. Although plants may tolerate some dryness, one will get more peppers if pepper seedlings are watered regularly.
There are no hard and fast rules to grown and harvest pepper seedlings. There are varieties of ways to harvest Pepper plants. One can find a wide variety of tips and techniques shared in the Pepper Forum and in the Beginner Vegetable Gardening forum.
