What to do when you see a flower on pepper seedlings: this is what experienced gardeners do
Despite the fact that pepper is considered a delicate and capricious crop, it is still a welcome guest in any area.
Therefore, the flowering of plants, it would seem, should evoke only positive emotions, but not in the case when seedlings bloom.
An expert of the online publication Belnovosti, a scientist agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh told what summer residents, as they say, “with experience,” do in such a situation.
The first, or crown, flower, which is located in the fork of the plant, is in most cases ruthlessly removed.
Otherwise, the pepper will have to spend all its energy on the growth and development of the fruit, while the plant should be busy building up vegetative mass and forming a powerful root system.
To avoid seedlings from blooming, when choosing seeds, give preference to varieties that are suitable for growing in your region.
In addition, maintain the temperature regime and do not overfeed the seedlings.
You should also not overdo it with the lighting. And don’t forget to harden the seedlings to help avoid the intensive growth and development of the pepper bushes.
