What mistakes do young gardeners make when sowing pepper seedlings: the seeds won’t germinate this way

23.03.2023 15:20

Before you start sowing peppers for the purpose of growing seedlings, it is worth acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills.

This capricious crop does not forgive mistakes - the result can be either unsuccessful plant growth or a complete lack of seedlings.

So, do not forget that not all seeds are suitable for growing pepper seedlings: they must first of all be of high quality and fresh.

If the seed material has been stored for a long time or incorrectly, this may affect its ability to sprout, so make sure that the bags with valuable contents are in a dry and cool place where sunlight does not reach.

Another common mistake is choosing the wrong soil.

Pepper
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Peppers need fertile soil that contains sufficient nutrients.

In addition, you will ruin the plantings if you over-water the soil – the seeds will surely rot. But a lack of moisture is also fraught with non-germination of peppers.

Finally, incorrectly chosen sowing time has an impact on the emergence of seedlings - both sowing too early and sowing too late will affect future seedlings.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor