To count on a rich harvest of peppers, the plant needs to be fed even at the seedling development stage.
This question becomes relevant when the plant develops its first 2-3 true leaves.
First feeding
The first time seedlings are fertilized after picking. If pepper is grown without this procedure, then fertilizer is applied 2-3 weeks after the emergence of shoots.
Phosphorus is necessary for the plant to develop roots. Therefore, at the initial stage, monopotassium phosphate or "Pekacid" is added (1 g of fertilizer per liter of water).
Second feeding
About a month after the emergence of seedlings, the pepper may experience a lack of nitrogen. This is manifested in yellowing of the foliage. Therefore, for the second feeding, a complex fertilizer is selected that contains a small amount of this macronutrient.
Pepper needs magnesium at all stages of development. If nitrogen and magnesium fertilizers (magnesium sulfate) are combined, then 5 g of each fertilizer is used per 10 liters of water.
Third feeding
The last fertilizer for seedlings is applied 7-10 days before planting in a permanent place. During this period, possible deficiencies are determined by the appearance of the seedlings.
For final feeding, a complex fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is ideal.
How to prepare peppers for transplanting
Special preparations applied to the leaves will help plants cope with future stress. These include succinic acid, Zircon, and Epin.
