By mid-summer, small fruits are usually already visible on the pepper bushes.
But the summer resident cannot relax yet.
Any mistake can lead to a stop in fruit formation.
Vegetables may turn out small and tasteless.
So, what does a garden crop need in July to ensure a bountiful and high-quality harvest? This question was answered by an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Proper watering
The middle of summer is often very hot.
The owner of a summer cottage is obliged to ensure that the plant does not experience a lack of moisture.
If the air temperature is very high and there is almost no precipitation, then the crop must be watered daily.
Fertilization
In July, pepper bushes will “respond” well to fertilizing with unburned wood residues, as well as to potassium fertilizers.
Garter
In July, peppers need to be tied up.
If this is not done, the branches will most likely break due to the abundance of fruits.
Mulching
In mid-summer, the soil in the garden bed where the peppers grow should be covered with mulch material.
As the latter, it is better to use humus rather than freshly cut grass.
Protection from diseases
Before the beginning of August, garden crops become especially vulnerable to various diseases.
This is why at the end of July, summer residents should use preventive medications.
Earlier we told you about a secret July feeding for beets.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
