Capsicum Growing Tips: Nowadays people are showing a lot of interest in growing vegetables at home. Be it balcony, terrace or a small space near the window, people like to grow fresh vegetables by planting pots there. After mint, coriander and green chillies, now capsicum is also becoming increasingly popular in home gardening. The biggest reason for this is that capsicum grows well even in a small space and its care is not very difficult, if it is planted at the right time, right soil and with a little wisdom, then within 2 to 3 months you start getting fresh green capsicum in the pot. Capsicum is a vegetable rich in nutrition, in which Vitamin C, A and E are found in good quantities. This is the reason why including it in daily vegetables is considered beneficial for health. In this article, we will tell you in simple language how to plant green capsicum in a pot, how to take care of it and what small mistakes to avoid, so that the plant keeps bearing fruits for a long time.
Method of planting capsicum in pot
To grow capsicum, first take good quality seeds. If you want, you can buy seeds from nursery or can also order them online. To sow seeds, initially use small grow bags, trays or nursery bags. For soil, prepare light and friable soil by soaking coco peat or coco peat coins. Plant the seeds at a depth of about 1 cm and cover them with light soil on top. After this, give some water, just enough so that the soil becomes wet. There is no need to water daily, water only when the top soil looks dry.
from seed to plant
Seeds usually germinate in 7 to 10 days, although this also depends on the weather. Keep the pot with seeds in a warm place, like near the window. When the plant becomes 4 to 6 inches tall and has 4-5 leaves, then it can be shifted to a bigger pot or grow bag. Take care not to damage the roots of the plant while removing it. After planting in a new pot, water it lightly and protect it from strong sunlight for a few days.
Choosing the right time and soil
The weather of 10 to 30 degrees Celsius is considered best for planting capsicum. It is best to plant it between February and April. Keep the soil mixture in such a way that water does not stagnate. You can mix 40 percent garden soil, 30 percent cow dung or vermi compost, 20 percent sand or coco peat and 10 percent neem cake. This mixture improves plant growth.
attention to fertilizer and nutrition
Start fertilizing the plant about 15 days after shifting it into the pot. Cow dung manure, vermi compost or mustard cake can be given every 15 days. It is beneficial to give bone meal or phosphorus rich fertilizer before flowering. Flowers start appearing in about 30 days and capsicum starts appearing in 80-90 days.
Leaf curl and other problems
The problem of leaf curl is common in capsicum. The reason for this could be lack of nutrients or virus. To avoid this, spray neem oil on small plants once a week. Due to calcium deficiency, leaves can curl; for this, bone meal or gypsum can be added to the soil. You can dissolve a little lime in one liter of water and pour it once a month, but do not exceed the quantity.
How to take care of a plant
Capsicum needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily, but in very strong sunlight it is better to provide light shade in the afternoon. When the plant bears fruit, it starts bending, so support it with a wooden stick. Water as per need; giving too much water can cause root rot. Remove yellow or dry leaves from time to time. With proper care this plant gives fruits for 4 to 6 months.
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