Any summer resident and gardener wants to get the largest possible harvest of large and juicy peppers from their plot of land.
The problem is that it is not so easy to achieve such luck, because it is not just a matter of landing correctly.
Care plays an important role here, some of the nuances of which are unknown even to experienced gardeners.
But if you follow simple rules, you will achieve what you want. Pepper the size of a fist is real.
Soil
Particular attention should be paid to soil preparation. Pepper needs loose and fertile soil.
Before planting, dig up the beds, add compost or humus, and also a little wood ash (will reduce acidity).
Important: do not plant peppers in the same place two years in a row.
In this regard, the best predecessors are legumes, onions and carrots.
Watering and fertilizing
Peppers should be watered moderately but constantly.
It is better to use warm water and try not to let the soil dry out.
Add nitrogen fertilizer as the plant grows.
During the flowering and fruiting period, it is advisable to feed with potassium and phosphorus so that the fruits form large ones.
Never pour water under the roots, otherwise the plant may begin to rot.
Water between rows or use drip irrigation.
Formation of a bush
To obtain large fruits, the bush should be formed correctly:
– remove all unnecessary and weak shoots;
– leave no more than two or three strong stems;
– constantly remove the lower leaves (to allow free air circulation).
Other tricks
It is also worth covering the beds with mulch - this will ensure moisture retention and prevent the growth of weeds.
In the early stages of seedlings, you can resort to the help of growth stimulants.
It is advisable to plant pollinator plants (basil or nasturtium) next to the pepper to attract insects.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
