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Growing Peppers (Capsicum) - Coggle Diagram
Growing Peppers (Capsicum)
Watering
water at night
until water sits on top of soil
bottom water if in pot
Weather
six to eight hours of direct sunlight
65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the day
no lower than 55 degree nights
Soil
Fluffy
good drainage
adequate nutrients
Harvesting
begin fruiting at 50-60 days
ready to pick usually around 70 to 90 days
the hotter the pepper the longer to fruit and harvest
Nutrients
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
lower nitrogen will promote plant growth but higher nitrogen will promote fruit growth
balanced fertilizer of 20-20-20 mix
buying starters
avoid yellowing leaves
choose organic to avoid as many contaminants as these produce food and are not purely aesthetic
starting from seed
start indoors and maintain warm temperature
harden off before transplanting
transplant after the last frost
