One of the stages of growing seedlings is picking. They say that this procedure helps to get strong and stocky seedlings.
It is only important to carry out the picking on time, correctly and in compliance with 5 secrets. We will tell you how to grow pepper seedlings.
Secret 1. The picking period
It is not necessary to grow sweet bell pepper seedlings this way, you can do without picking. It is carried out after two true leaves appear on the sprouts, which is approximately from 14 to 21 days. At this stage, the sprouts will tolerate transplantation without problems. Delay can worsen survival and growth.
Secret 2. Capacity
After picking, it is more convenient and correct to plant the seedlings in cups or other similar packaging. The secret is simple - it will be easier to plant seedlings in a greenhouse or in open ground.
Secret 3. Soil
You can buy soil in the store. You can prepare it yourself. Peppers after picking will grow well in a mixture of humus and garden soil (1:1). For 10 liters of the mixture, you can add 1 liter of ash and 2 tbsp. superphosphate.
Secret 4. Only the strong survive
There is no point in replanting everything that has grown and then thinking about how to help these weak shoots survive. It is better to leave weak seedlings or plant them at the last moment. Preference is given to beautiful and harmonious sprouts.
Secret 5. Correct transplantation
It is more convenient to extract the shoots together with the earth lump using a teaspoon. The roots are not pinched, they are transplanted no closer than 8-9 cm from each other in a box or in glasses one by one. The shoots are deepened by 1-2 cm, sprinkled with earth, watered with warm water and left on the shelf.
