Planting pepper in the way of Oktyabrina Ganichkina
Sweet peppers are very beneficial for the human body. It is grown by many gardeners around the world. Oktyabrina Alekseevna Ganichkina recommends planting pepper using a special cultivation technology, taking into account the characteristics of the vegetable culture. The candidate of agricultural sciences, known to many as the TV presenter of the Ogorod program all year round, shares her experience and advice.
Important points when growing a vegetable
Gardeners often listen to Oktyabrina Ganichkina when planting various crops. Her advice helps both experienced gardeners and beginners. Basically, those seeds that are sold in stores and in special garden centers have a mark about the germination test and about the disinfection procedure carried out. But the seeds do not always meet the expectations of gardeners. This can happen due to the following reasons:
- the preservation of seeds is incorrect;
- improper preparation of seeds for planting;
- sowing seeds in poor soil;
- failure to meet the planting dates and sowing conditions;
- there are no suitable conditions for the correct development of culture.
Seed preparation for sowing
Before sowing, the seed is prepared, only if the seeds are homemade. Store-bought seeds start sowing immediately. Therefore, first of all, they must be disinfected. To do this, prepare a strong solution of potassium permanganate and put seeds in it for 20-30 minutes.
After that, they are washed well with water and soaked in a nutrient solution. To prepare it, you need 1 liter of water, put 1 tsp in it. nitrophosphate or wood ash. You also need to add sodium humate, if there is no time to prepare the solution yourself, you can purchase a ready-made one, it is called Ideal. The temperature of any solution should be in the aisles of 25-28 ° C. The seeds are placed in a cloth and dipped in the solution for 1 day.
By processing the planting material in a nutrient solution, the seeds will grow at the same time. After a day, the seeds are taken out and sprayed with plain water. Then they are poured onto a plate and kept at a temperature of 25 ° C for 1-2 days. This procedure will help the seed to hatch. With the help of pecking preparation, the seeds will germinate for 5-6 days.
Seed planting rules
If you correctly plant seeds and transplant seedlings, fulfill all technological conditions, then the seeds will grow at the same time, the yield will be high, and the fruits will be of high quality. The terms of fruit ripening are also reduced, therefore Oktyabrina Ganichkina recommends sowing seeds correctly for successful cultivation of seedlings.
- You can prepare the soil for sowing yourself, but it is advisable to purchase ready-made soil. It is necessary to take a special one for planting vegetables. For example, ready-made Exo soil has shown itself well when growing peppers.
- The containers are filled with good soil, but drainage is always placed on the bottom and holes are made.
- The earth is well compacted and watered abundantly with warm water using a spray bottle.
- Pepper seeds are spread on the surface of the ground. It is necessary to adhere to the distance between the planting material, about 1.5 cm from each other.
- After sowing, the seeds are sprinkled lightly with earth and watered a little again. Do not erode the soil in the pot and sow seeds at great depths.
Seed cultivation in indoor conditions
To grow healthy, powerful and fruitful seedlings indoors, you must follow the rules that Oktyabrina Ganichkina talks about. The rules consist of the following:
- crops should be kept warm and ventilated from time to time: the room temperature should be 24-26 ° С;
- every 3 days, moisten the soil with settled water: the water should be warm, this will help the seedlings grow at the same time;
- when the seedlings grow to 6-7 cm in height, they are transferred to a sunny place, for example, on the window sill, you also need to lower the temperature to 14-16 ° C - this temperature is very important during this period, the root system begins to become strong, and the plant stretch out;
- after 1 week, they begin to increase the temperature back, but not rhinestone, but gradually: during the day, a temperature of 22-23 ° C is permissible, and at night it should be 16-17 ° C;
- water the plant once a week with warm and settled water;
- in order to avoid the appearance of a disease in the form of a black leg, it is necessary to control the moisture of the earth and prevent the water from stagnating for a long time;
- it is recommended to fertilize the seedlings once in the form of liquid organic matter, for example, Agricola-Vegeta or Effekton-O - it is necessary to breed top dressing in proportions of 1 tbsp. l. for 3 liters of warm water.
Transplant process
When a month has passed after sowing, the seedlings are suitable for picking. The procedure suggests transplanting a young plant into a single pot. Thus, the area will become larger and more nutritious. The requirements for proper growth and development will be much better than they were. It is important to know that pepper is bad for picking, therefore, if possible, it is better to immediately plant it in single containers.
The picking process itself is not difficult to do, but since the roots of the plant are quite sensitive, the process is carried out very carefully. A few hours before transplanting, the seedlings are very carefully, but heavily watered. This is to make the transplant process a little easier. The transplant is carried out in special peat pots. They are filled with nutritious soil. The size of the pot should be 10x10cm.
Further, if the seedlings grow slowly enough, it is necessary to apply fertilizing in the form of a liquid fertilizer, for example, Agricola-Aqua. The tool is diluted at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. for 1 bucket of warm water. Also, in the form of top dressing, granular and complex are suitable - Agricola, specifically for vegetable crops.
Transplanting a vegetable into open ground
Bulgarian pepper is quite demanding during growth in open ground, so it is advisable to transplant it into light and fertile soil. If the soil is acidic, lime must be added to it and preferably in advance.
In the fall, the area on which peppers will be planted in spring is dug up. Organic fertilizers are also applied in the amount of 5-10 kg per 1 sq. m. In addition, apply 50-60 g of phosphorus and potassium dressings. In the spring, 35-40 g of ammonium nitrate must be added.
Planting culture is carried out in warm weather. It is necessary to wait until there is constantly stable warm weather, and the earth is completely warmed up. If necessary, in the first few days after planting, the plant is provided with shade or covered with a film, because the heat may come suddenly or the cold will return.
Conclusion
Planting pepper according to the recommendations of Oktyabrina Ganichkina will help gardeners grow a good and high-quality harvest. The technology is simple, even beginners in this business can handle it. The main thing is to comply with all conditions and recommendations.