All about planting peppers in a greenhouse

Many people grow peppers under greenhouse conditions. This must be done following many important rules. Achieving a good harvest in a greenhouse is possible if you properly care for the crop. In today's article, we will learn everything you need to know about planting peppers in a greenhouse.

Planting peppers in the greenhouse is an important process. It must be held in accordance with many rules that cannot be disregarded. The gardener must adhere to certain deadlines, and also provide the plants with optimal conditions for planting.

The timing of moving pepper seedlings may vary. Most often, planting begins in the spring, namely in mid-May. To determine the best time as accurately as possible, you should start from the air temperature. It should not be lower than 10-12 degrees Celsius, but at the same time it can reach a higher level. In conditions of the middle zone, similar temperature values ​​are established in early or mid-May. If we are talking about the northern regions (for example, the Urals), then the permitted parameters are set at the very beginning of the summer season.

The polycarbonate greenhouse structure, equipped in the yard, creates comfortable conditions for growing pepper seedlings. Ideal parameters are achieved due to very good light transmission, as well as retention of the necessary heat inside the structure. In order to end up with a rich and healthy crop, certain temperature indicators should be maintained in the greenhouse.

• The temperature for pepper seedlings inside the greenhouse should be at least +22 degrees Celsius, and on the ground - at least +14 degrees Celsius.
• If the summer resident wants to achieve rapid and rapid growth of seedlings, a temperature of 27-28 degrees Celsius should be maintained in the greenhouse structure.
• A decrease in temperature values ​​to a minimum (approximately 14-16 degrees Celsius) will not lead to the death of seedlings, however, it can provoke wilting, as well as a complete cessation of plant growth.

To plant peppers in greenhouses, summer residents need to carry out many necessary preparatory work. First of all, competent preparation of the soil is required in which vegetables will be planted. Land improvement should be done in advance. The first work is carried out in the fall, and then in the spring. We will find out what manipulations will be necessary for this.

• The soil must be carefully dug up. At the same time, it needs to be saturated with suitable high-quality dressings, which peppers love most of all. It is imperative to observe the rates of organic fertilizers application - 5 kg per 1 sq. m.
• In the period from April to May, the land is dug up again, fertilization must be applied again. It is advisable to add potassium and phosphorus in the amount of 40-50 g per 1 sq. m. Also humus will be a good solution.
• Before proceeding with planting pepper seedlings, the soil in the greenhouse must be loosened, dig out the necessary holes, and then fill them with liquid.The beds need to be warmed up until the minimum temperature indicators are reached - 15-18 degrees Celsius. The best values ​​will be 23-25 ​​degrees Celsius.

When doing preparatory work, you must remember to regularly ventilate the polycarbonate greenhouse. Loosening of the soil should be periodic, until the plants have time to fully take root. Due to this, the earth is very well saturated with oxygen. At the same time, the ability to resist various dangerous diseases and infections increases.

In order for the indicators of soil fertility to increase, the summer resident can use suitable biological products. Quite good results can be achieved by "Ekomik Urozhainy" and other professional products.

Living microorganisms and biological preparations provoke intensive decomposition of organic substances in the ground, lead to the accumulation of essential nutrients. Thus, the plants in the greenhouse receive all the substances they need.

As soon as the process of preparing the soil in the greenhouse building is completed, the summer resident will need to correctly mark the beds for future plantings. They do not need to be made too wide - a parameter of 80 cm is quite enough. Thus, caring for plants will be as convenient and affordable as possible. In this case, it is advisable to leave at least 30-40 cm of free space between the beds themselves.

There are several basic schemes for planting peppers. Let's understand the features of each of them.

This scheme is the most popular and convenient, so most gardeners turn to it. With this scheme, the gap between the rows is usually 60-70 cm, and between the pepper seedlings - 30-40 cm. The taller the plant is, the more free space it will need. As a result, it turns out that from 3 to 5 bushes can comfortably fit on 1 square meter.

With this scheme, the hole must be dug so deep that the pepper seedlings can fit into it, along with an earthen clod. Before disembarking, 1 liter of water is poured into the holes, waiting for it to be absorbed. Only then can the finished bush be placed in such a depression.

In accordance with this scheme, only pepper seeds are sent to the prepared soil, and not ready-made seedlings. If you use this method, then first of all, the plants will begin to develop the root system. Seed material is pre-soaked in liquid mixed with top dressing. Nitrogen, peat, and ash are also placed in the hole. If a seedless scheme is used, then the summer resident will need to monitor the density and depth of sowing. The first shoots can be seen after 14-16 days.

Another popular technique for planting peppers in a greenhouse. This method involves transplanting two bushes at once into the hole. For greenhouse structures and cold climates, such a scheme will not work. In such conditions, plantings can become infected from each other with dangerous fungi, and do not bring a very good harvest.

To transplant seedlings into a greenhouse, it is necessary to choose cloudy days. It is best to carry out all work in the morning or in the evening, when the maximum comfortable temperature is kept inside the greenhouse. In this case, the plants will not be influenced by the direct rays of the scorching sun. Before planting seedlings, it is watered to make it easier to remove the plants from the cups / pots.

Let us consider step by step how the planting of pepper seedlings in a greenhouse should take place correctly.

• First, on the prepared beds, it is necessary to make suitable holes, while making indents in accordance with the chosen scheme. The indicators of the width and depth of the holes should be greater than the earthen lump together with the rhizome of the pepper.
• At the next stage, the first mandatory watering of the well done is carried out.
• If, during the preparation of the soil, the summer resident did not apply fertilizers, then they can be added to the holes and during the direct planting of Bulgarian or other peppers. There will be enough nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium dressings in the amount of 1-2 tbsp. l. or 2-3 handfuls of humus, 1 handful of ash.
• Next, the pepper is placed in the hole so that the depth reaches the root collar of the plant. You should not lower the seedlings even lower.
• After all these steps, the summer resident needs to sprinkle the hole with earth, compact it a little. Next, watering is performed. For one well, approximately 1 liter of liquid should be consumed.

The soil surface near the planted pepper bushes must be covered with a special mulching material. It can be chaff or hay dust.

Once the peppers are planted in the greenhouse, they need to be properly cared for. Let's find out what it is.

To achieve a good yield of peppers, you need to know exactly how to water them correctly in greenhouse conditions. The recommendations below must be followed.

• The planted bushes need to be watered under the root.
• Rain irrigation should not be used as it sterilizes the seedlings.
• During flowering periods, excessive drying of the soil layer should not be allowed. Because of this, the buds will soon wilt, and the fruits will ripen too thin, small.
• The best option would be drip irrigation.
• For one pepper bush, the volume of water will need to be increased (from 1 to 2 liters) as it grows.
• Do not water the pepper with cold water. The liquid must be warmed up to a temperature that is comfortable for plants - from 22 to 24 degrees Celsius.
• Watering pepper seedlings in a greenhouse should be done in the morning.
• If the days are cool, you need to water the pepper 2 times a week, and in hot weather - 3-4 times.
• A special fertilizing of mineral type should be added to the irrigation liquid about 1-2 times a month. Due to such procedures, the immunity of plants will increase, and their yield will increase.

The key to a rich and healthy harvest is the addition of high-quality and suitable dressings. Many summer residents ask a logical question, what is the best way to feed greenhouse peppers after transplanting it, as well as during active growth. There are several main stages in the introduction of fertilizing components.

• After 3-4 weeks after moving the seedlings to the greenhouse. At this point, it is best to use 5 g of superphosphate mixed with 10 liters of water and 10 g of urea. It is required to pour 1 liter of solution under each pepper bush.
• During flowering plantings, you can use a mixture of superphosphate (from 9 to 10 g), as well as potassium sulfate (3 g) with water (10 l). Each of the pepper bushes in the greenhouse should be fertilized with 1 liter of the resulting solution.
• Correct feeding will be needed at the time of harvesting the peppers. To do this, you need to mix phosphorus (1 tsp) with potassium (1 tsp) and water (10 l). Pour 1 liter of the finished composition under each bush.

The summer resident should remember that feeding requires an extremely competent approach. To properly fertilize peppers, use only approved formulations. Do not use chicken manure or cattle manure.

After planting seedlings, the summer resident may face a number of serious problems that require a quick solution. Such troubles often make themselves felt due to the stressful transplant process itself. In addition, people often accidentally damage the roots.

Let's look at the most common problems that can occur when transplanting peppers into a greenhouse.

• It so happens that after transplanting the cotyledons turned yellow. This is a sure sign that the seedlings need more abundant nutrition. To solve this problem, you can feed the plantings with the universal fertilizing product "Ideal", as well as increase watering.
• If the stems of the transplanted plants are suddenly rougher, then this may indicate a negative effect of temperature changes, as well as errors in watering and fertilization. Stem stiffening is a very bad sign as it leads to cracking. In addition, on this basis, the nutrient components and moisture pass very poorly, which can also affect the yield.
• It must be remembered that greenhouse peppers can be seriously affected by root rot. That is why it is so important to dive the planted vegetable correctly. You cannot do this at the stage of two developed leaves.

You need to know next to which crops you can and cannot plant peppers in the greenhouse.

• You cannot plant sweet Bulgarian peppers in the vicinity of spicy species (for example, chili), since the seedlings tend to be pollinated.
• It is not allowed to plant peppers and cucumbers in the same greenhouse. Cucumbers do not need regular airing, but peppers without fresh air can be bad. Cucumbers need heat, and peppers need a constant moderate temperature.
• Peppers and tomatoes do not get along well together. These cultures need different conditions of detention. The former require more moisture, while the latter may die from an excess of liquid.

Let's take a look at some helpful tips on how to properly plant peppers in a greenhouse.

• After planting the seedlings in the greenhouse, several large eggplants filled with water can be placed next to it. During the day, the liquid will warm up, and at night it will give the plants the necessary heat. Thus, it will be possible to soften the sharp jumps in temperature values.
• For the pepper to show good fruiting, it is very important to form the bush correctly. Shoots should be pinched. It is important to remember that undersized varieties do not need such manipulations.
• In most cases, the best planting pattern is indicated on the pepper seed package. It is worth listening to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• It is not recommended to grow peppers in the same place for several years in a row. It is necessary to maintain an interval of at least 3 years.
• You should not place seedlings in the beds too closely. They should be as comfortable as possible.