INSTRUCTIONS sowing and cultivation of chilies

We sow seeds from the beginning of February until the end of March. For sowing can use one of the two most popular methods.

1. way

They can be planted in small pots so deeply that they are well covered (1 -2 mm). As the planting medium dries quickly, put the pots in a covered container or transparent cover them with foil (care must be taken soon sprout wrap is removed).

2. the easiest way

Place the seeds in previously soaked peat tablet (which can also be ordered from us instructions at the product) which already has a hole for the seed. Swollen peat tablets put one next to another in a larger container and cover to keep moist and warm. To germinate in a warm (preferably sprouted on the temp. 28 to 30 ° C) light is not a factor. When the scale (notice tickets), they move into cooler space (at least 18 ° C), where the maximum illuminated. If the plants may stretch in the direction of light, this is a clear sign that the light in the room too. Before transplanting to the garden were previously well at least once transplanted. Here, we can go back peat tablet (when transplanted roots already protrude from the peat tablets) which together with the seedling placed in a peat pot and add the planting medium.

Some species, particularly a burning peppers (C. chinese - Habanero type Naga species Jolokia species) germinate very long time. Absolutely nothing is not unusual if you will bhuta Jolokio waited three weeks.

Before the time for transplanting into the field, if necessary, plants may be transplanting into larger pots if they are of course in small become too narrow. This can be used peat pots which pravtako contact us. Seedlings with peat tablet placed in a peat pot and prisujemo substrate. Thus, the two plants to avoid shock. (Peat pots can be put together into some larger container that lose moisture too quickly).

Followed by consolidation before planting outside. If you do not consolidate, then after transplantation experienced a severe shock, growth ceased, perhaps even fail. At best, it will need some time to recover. Probably the plants may have been so far protected from winds and large temperature fluctuations. The garden will be very exposed to weather. Prepare them gradually. We can start for example. by opening windows during the day. Pick hot days, starting half an hour, then still more. Over time, you can descend into the room fresh air at night, when nights are warm. Before planting in the open should be at least a week in an open window during the day and night.

When the soil is sufficiently heated (min. 17 ° C), which can also freely normally planted peppers, a suitable time for transplanting chilies to the outside. The temperature must be over night over 10 ° C.

Care chilies, is exactly the same care peppers, planting distances may be increased, as some varieties of chilies, much stronger growth.

Some recommend pinciranje growing tip that plants may branch and consequently bear more fruit. They also recommend the removal of the first fruits and flowers, which should speed up the rest of green parts, and subsequently more fruit. Decide for yourself. Experiment.

During the warm months is recommended dognojevati fertilizers rich in phosphorus and potassium.

In autumn, the plants can be extracted, partially deprives the above ground parts and planted in a pot, and placed in a heated room. Very important is the light, which is usually in apartments too. This would be harvested fruits continuously through the winter and then again next year. Worth the experiment.

I wish you lots of success and satisfaction at the growing!







A few more tips!

Although in our gardens are not as frequent as their relatives green peppers, pepperoni is also burning the careful care of us feel quite well. Mostly we need to ensure only that you do not get cold. Cayenne pepper male attracted people for centuries, mostly female with a beautiful colorful appearance, while men with burning fruit. Contest of who can eat without major consequences chilli pepper, always enlivened the atmosphere of summer picnics.

Nursery
Days in the second half of May are perfect for planting seedlings of different species of stinging papričic and chilies, outdoors or in containers. If plants are not grown from seed, ask, then, can also be with us. Powerful, compact plants with thick stems and healthy, dark green leaves are an investment that will be rewarding in more extensive crops.

Planting
Cayenne peppers need fertile, well odcedno soil enriched with compost, manure or leaf humus, and plenty of sun and heat. Hotter when the days will be more hot peppers. Among seedlings in the garden leave space around the meter, and was similar to the diameter of the container, if you choose to grow in pots.


Mexican chilli quesadilla
Ljubetileji Mexican food know how delicious the chicken quesadilla with the addition of chilli.

Growth
If plants in the first two weeks after planting, the flower buds grow freely, they odščipnite. During this time the food plant is to invest in the development of leaves and roots. To prevent weeds and dried out the soil around the plants cover shot of wood, straw or other organic substances.
Jalapeno papričice


Plants should be watered, but the soil around them may never be muddy and soaked. Keep them with universal soluble fertilizer for vegetables, for the first time about 6 weeks after transplantation to the outside, then again, if the plants will become dull and yellow.

For most types of flowering is the ideal temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. In colder conditions, flowers will not accrue, at a temperature above 30 degrees and will dry quickly. Otherwise, the ripening, for a truly scorching burning crop is, at this time urgently needed a few days with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.

Pests
The biggest pest hot peppers are green aphids, in addition to the sarcasm of the plant is also transmitted lethal viruses. As soon as observed by the "organic" remove with a strong jet of water.
Yes we will be warmed in winter, chilli "konzerviramo" to fully ripe fruits are harvested, dried and if desired, put them in olive oil.

Yield
Fully ripe chillies are usually red, but they picked and eaten at different stages of maturity depending on variety and taste. In their home country such as Mexico, the type of Jalapeños and Serranos enjoy the green, the Cayenne type only when it has completely reddens. Not to break the fragile branches of peppers, obirajte by using scissors.

Fever in pots
The containers on the balcony or terrace are particularly well-hybrid varieties grow in hot peppers. The size of the pot save Sun. Just as in the garden will also be hot papričice in pots need lots of sunshine and fertile soil, while in cold weather (below 15 degrees Celsius) will not bloom (and therefore bore). Therefore, in the long cold periods, move to a warm, enclosed space.