What Fertilizers Do Bell Peppers Like: Experienced Gardeners Reveal Their Secrets

26.12.2024 18:24

A rich harvest of bell peppers depends on the conditions in which the seedlings grow and develop.

But it is not enough to plant peppers in a greenhouse and wait for flowering and ovaries. At each stage of growth, you need to think about plant feeding.

Experienced gardeners told us what additives they usually use.

Fertilizers for bell peppers

1. Fans of organic fertilizers will appreciate chicken manure.

The fertilizer is diluted in water in a ratio of 1:2, after which it is stirred until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

Pepper
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Then the fertilizer is allowed to sit for three days.

The finished concentrate is then diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10.

Used in spring and summer.

2. Wood ash is the most accessible ingredient for making fertilizer.

All you need to do is dilute one tablespoon of ash in two liters of hot water and leave for 24 hours.

Strain and use for watering.

3. Dry the banana peel in a way that is convenient for you, grind it and add this powder to the soil.

You can prepare an infusion for watering by soaking the peel in water.

These natural fertilizers have proven themselves well in gardening circles and have stood the test of time.

They will ensure the healthy development of your seedlings and improve the taste of the harvest.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor