How to grow chili peppers all year round

You don't need much space to grow chili peppers. Moist, well-draining soil is important. The plant loves sun and heat. But in winter, you can care for it indoors.

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HOW TO GROW CHILI PEPPERS

An easy to grow, very productive plant that will give you a precious spicy berry all year round, both for cooking and for health: the Chili pepperBeautiful to look at, fragrant and rich in flavour, the chili Peppers They're ideal for growing in small spaces, but if well cared for, they ensure high productivity. All you need is a windowsill and a rectangular pot to add a splash of color to your home, allowing you to add flavor to your locally sourced dishes. Let's see how.

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CHILLI PEPPERS: HOW TO GROW IN POT

The vase of the Chili pepper In terracotta, it must be small: about 8 centimeters in diameter, with two seeds per cell. This makes chili peppers very easy to grow, almost anywhere and all year round. You'll have many growing in your small pot, and then when they reach a height of around 5 centimetres, eliminate the weaker one and let the other grow.

SOWING

There's no ideal season or time of year for sowing; it all depends on the climate and latitude. Since chili peppers grow slowly and thrive in warm temperatures, sowing them begins between March and June. You need good, soft, well-draining soil and yogurt pots Empty seeds. This is the best method to plant the seeds one by one, waiting for them to grow. Another simple and quicker method is to germinate the seeds on paper towel pots. Simply wet the paper towel and place the seeds on top. When the first shoots appear, the seedling can be planted.

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TRANSFER

Chili pepper plants are best planted in their pots on a balcony or windowsill when the nighttime temperature doesn't drop below 15°C (59°F). If the weather is unpredictable, it's best to wait until June; otherwise, you can cover the pot with a special non-woven fabric to protect the plants from showers and cold. Chili pepper plants prefer a sunny environment with high temperatures, which can reach up to 25°C (77°F). If the temperature drops below 15°C (59°F), as during the winter months, simply move the pot containing the chili pepper indoors. About find a convenient pot in which to grow the chili peppers.

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CARE

Once the seedlings are planted, they need to be watered regularly, preferably early in the morning, every day. Chili pepper plants are susceptible to aphid attacks. To prevent these pests, water the plant with nettle macerate Once a week. Another evil enemy of chili pepper plants is waterlogging, which can be avoided by using well-draining soil. Also be careful to avoid waterlogging in saucers: it can be harmful to the plants. Finally, the amount of water is also crucial for spiciness. Here's a little trick: if you reduce the watering about ten days before harvest, the pepper will increase the amount of capsaicin, the molecule responsible for spiciness.

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