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Whatever line of work you are involved in, it is important for everyone to achieve maximum success in it. IN last years we often encounter in various fields, including gardening, the concept of favorable or unfavorable lunar days. It was introduced into our everyday life by astrologers, who claim that an enterprise started on a favorable day will be successful, and vice versa, if you start some process on an unfavorable day, the result will most likely be negative. Lately everything more people turns to astrological predictions, and the point here is not in superstition, but in a scientific approach, because the influence of the phases of the Moon on all life on Earth has long been known. This also explains the reasons for the popularity of lunar sowing calendars among gardeners.

When to plant pepper seedlings in 2017

Thanks to sowing calendar you will be notified of the shifts lunar phases, which determine the size and quality of your harvest. An experienced vegetable grower or summer resident will never plant plants on a full or new moon, since during these periods all the juices collect either at the top or, respectively, in the roots or tubers, and this interferes with the normal development of plants. But if the pepper, the cultivation of seedlings of which will be discussed in our article, is planted during the waxing Moon, its growth activity will be much higher than when planting pepper during the waning Moon. So, when to sow pepper seedlings? Favorable and unfavorable dates for sowing pepper seedlings in 2017 are:

• - January: favorable - 5, 6, 7, 8, 30; unfavorable - 11, 28;
• - February: favorable - 14,16, 23; unfavorable - 11, 26;
• - March: favorable - 4, 14, 20, 31; unfavorable - 12, 28;
• - April: favorable - 9, 18, 27, 28; unfavorable - 11, 26;
• - May: favorable - 8, 14, 24; unfavorable - 11, 25;
• - June: favorable - 2, 11, 20; unfavorable - 9, 24;
• - July: favorable - 3, 4, 26, 30; unfavorable - 9, 23;
• - August: favorable - 2, 22, 24, 28; unfavorable - 7, 21;
• - September: favorable - 5, 23, 26, 27; unfavorable - 6, 20;
• - October: favorable - 3, 4, 22, 30; unfavorable - 5, 19;
• - november: favorable - 2, 3, 19, 20, 30; unfavorable - 4, 18;
• - December: favorable - 2, 20, 25, 29; unfavorable - 3, 18.

Peppers ripen 100-150 days after germination, but you can accurately calculate the timing of sowing pepper seedlings only if you know the characteristics of the variety. For example, early ripening pepper is sown 65 days before planting seedlings on permanent place, mid-season - 70 days, late - 75 days.

Planting pepper seedlings at home

Soil for pepper seedlings.

The soil for seedlings of peppers must be loose, nutritious, neutral or slightly acidic (pH 6-6.5) and sterile. Can be purchased ready soil V garden stores or prepare the required soil mixture yourself. Here are some recipes for suitable soil for pepper seedlings:

• - leaf soil, sand and high peat in equal parts. The acidity level of such soil is adjusted by applying lime fertilizers;
• - turf soil, compost and river sand in a ratio of 2:1:1;
• - two parts of humus are mixed with two parts of peat and one part of well-washed sand, after which the soil is sifted through a sieve;
• - humus, sandy loam meadow soil and turf soil in a ratio of 1:2:2 with the addition of a matchbox of potassium sulfate and two matchboxes superphosphate per 10 liters of ready-made soil mixture.

Any soil mixture must be disinfected before adding fertilizers.

Preparing pepper seeds for sowing.

For coated seeds, enclosed in a capsule containing a growth stimulant and various fertilizers, preparation for sowing is not necessary and is even harmful, since soaking the seeds damages their capsule.

Ordinary seeds are first kept in a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection: dilute one gram of the drug in 100 ml of water and dip the seeds in the solution for 20 minutes.

After disinfecting the seeds, to increase productivity, they are placed in a solution of a growth stimulant, for example, Epin, prepared in accordance with the instructions, or placed in a solution of mineral fertilizers for 4-5 hours. After such treatment, the seed is washed in clean water and sow wet.

Some gardeners prefer to bubble the seeds by placing them in a gauze bag and lowering them into water through which air is blown with a compressor. The duration of this procedure is 4-5 hours.

But most often they resort to germinating seeds. They are wrapped in wet gauze or cloth, placed in a warm place and made sure that the cloth does not dry out. To do this, it is better to place the wrapped seeds on a saucer and place it under plastic. Do not flood the seeds with water - in addition to water, they also need oxygen to germinate. Germination occurs best at a temperature of 20-23 ºC. However, sprouted seeds have a significant drawback - tender sprouts easily break off when sowing, so we recommend that you disinfect the seeds in potassium permanganate with their further processing in a growth stimulator.

Sowing pepper seedlings at home.

Since pepper takes a very long time to recover after picking, sowing pepper seedlings is carried out in separate pots or cups with a diameter of 10 cm and a depth of 10-12 cm. But if you do not have this opportunity, take a spacious container for sowing, so that in the future it will be easier for you to replant the seedlings in pots with big lump land. The depth of such a box should be at least 5-6 cm, and the soil level should not reach 2 cm from the edge of the container. Do not forget to rinse the dishes in a solution of potassium permanganate before sowing.

Pepper seeds are laid out with tweezers on the surface of the soil at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from each other, pressed to the substrate, moistened through a sieve or by bottom watering, after which they are sprinkled with a 1 cm thick layer of soil on top, which is then slightly compacted. Covering the crops plastic film or glass.

How to grow pepper seedlings in tablets.

Good seedlings peppers are obtained when grown in peat tablets, since this crop tolerates picking very poorly - after transplantation, the seedlings do not begin to grow for a long time. Sow seeds into tablets with a diameter of 3 cm: required amount The tablets are placed in a transparent tray and filled with warm boiled water to swell. As soon as the tablets stop absorbing water, pour out the excess water from the tray, make holes 1-1.5 cm deep in the upper part of the tablets, carefully place the seeds prepared in the described way into the holes and cover them with nutritious soil on top. Cover the tray with a transparent lid, glass or plastic wrap. Germinate seeds at a temperature of 25 ºC.

The first shoots appear within a week, and then the covering is removed from the crops, the tray is transferred to a bright place and kept at a temperature of 25-27 ºC during the day and 11-13 ºC at night. When the seedlings develop 2-4 leaves and the roots begin to grow through the mesh, the seedlings are planted directly in tablets in separate pots filled with one of the soil mixtures described above.

Growing pepper seedlings in cassettes.

Now on sale big choice plastic cassettes in which it is very convenient to grow pepper seedlings - there are cassettes measuring 18x13.5x6 cm for four seedlings with cells 8x6 cm and a volume of 240 ml each. There are cassettes of the same size, but with six, nine and twelve cells. And there are cassettes in a box with a lid that allows light to pass through well, but does not allow moisture to evaporate - they can be used as mini-greenhouses.

A soil mixture suitable for peppers is placed in the cells or peat tablets, sow the seeds, then cover the crops transparent material, place the cassette on a plastic tray and keep it at a temperature of about 25 ºC. Humidification is carried out using the bottom watering method - water is poured into a tray.

Is it worth it to buy pepper seedlings?

If you do not want or cannot grow seedlings, you will have to purchase them, and it is better to buy planting material in nurseries, specialized stores or garden pavilions - there you have a better chance than in the market to buy exactly what you want and get answers to questions about seedlings. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to purchase seedlings from well-established sellers and you have to go to the market to buy them. What do you need to know when buying seedlings? The leaves of the seedlings should be developed, green and evenly colored - without white spots or plaque. Seedlings should be strong and strong, and not elongated and drooping.

Unfortunately, unscrupulous sellers use various tricks to sell their goods, and as a result, you may end up with overfed seedlings nitrogen fertilizers or, conversely, inhibitors that slow down growth. Such seedlings then bloom poorly, develop poorly and bear fruit poorly, but you are unlikely to be able to recognize this catch in the market. That's why it's better to buy good seeds from a trusted manufacturer and grow seedlings yourself.

Caring for pepper seedlings at home

Conditions for growing pepper seedlings.

Maintaining the temperature regime necessary for the development of pepper seedlings in an apartment is not so easy, but you should know that the air temperature under the ceiling is a couple of degrees higher than at average height, and at the baseboard - two to three degrees lower. The brightest place in the apartment is the window sill, but it is also the coldest, and seedlings need warmth. But if you can organize seedlings artificial lighting, you can grow them where they will be warmer.

At a temperature of 26-28 ºC, pepper seeds germinate on the eighth to twelfth day, at a temperature of 20-26 ºC, shoots can appear after 13-17 days, at 18-20 ºC - after 18-20 days, and at 14-15 ºC you can wait for the emergence of seedlings no earlier than in a month.

As soon as the shoots appear, the crops are moved as close to the light as possible, the temperature is lowered to 15-17 ºC for a week, and subsequently the seedlings are kept at 22-25 ºC in daytime and at 20 ºC at night.

Do not forget to regularly ventilate the room, but keep in mind that seedlings are afraid of drafts and cold air.

Watering pepper seedlings.

For the first two or three days, the emerging seedlings are not watered, but if the soil requires moisture, it is carefully sprayed with a sprayer. As soon as the cotyledon leaves open, the seedlings are watered with thirty-degree water. Subsequently, the seedlings are moistened by rain or standing water for 24 hours. tap water room temperature. The soil of the seedlings should not dry out - pepper does not tolerate drought very well, but excess moisture in the roots should not be allowed. Please note that soil in a shallow container loses moisture faster than in a large container. Air humidity in the room is maintained at 60-70%.

Feeding pepper seedlings.

To develop the root system of seedlings, they are fed with potassium humate, diluting 5 ml of the drug in two liters of water. Before the formation of flower buds, pepper seedlings develop very slowly, then their growth becomes more intense, and during the flowering period, pepper seedlings are fertilized with the following composition containing microelements: 1 g of manganese sulfate and iron sulfate or citrate are dissolved in 10 liters of water, 0. 2 g of zinc sulfate and copper sulfate and 1.7 g of boric acid.

Pinching pepper seedlings.

Homemade pepper seedlings require pinching, that is, removal of the growing point of the seedlings. This is done in order to stimulate the development of the root system in the peppers and the growth of stepsons from dormant buds in the internodes, in which flowers are formed.

Pinching is done when the seedlings bell pepper begins to develop intensively - remove with scissors the part of the plant located above the 4-6th internode. When, over time, the seedlings begin to grow stepchildren, the load on the bush is regulated, leaving 4-6 of the most developed stepchildren, and the rest are removed. There is no need to remove stepsons in the lower internodes.

Illumination of pepper seedlings.

Since peppers have a longer growing season compared to other vegetable crops, seedlings of this crop begin to be grown earlier than other plants, when daylight hours are still short. But due to the fact that pepper seedlings require lighting for 12-14 hours every day, it is necessary to organize artificial lighting for it, otherwise the seedlings will be thin and elongated, with sparse leaves due to too long internodes.

Daylight from February to March is only about 5,000 lux, and normal seedling development requires a light level of 20,000 lux. The process of photosynthesis requires not just light, but a certain spectrum of rays: red rays stimulate the process of seed germination and flowering of seedlings, violet and blue rays participate in the formation of cells, while yellow and green rays do not affect the development of plants. Namely, yellow light is emitted by ordinary incandescent lamps, and therefore it makes no sense to use them to illuminate seedlings. In addition, such lamps emit infrared rays, which cause the seedlings to stretch and overheat.

It is best to use phyto- or fluorescent lamps, and LED lights, which are created precisely for such purposes. The seedlings are illuminated with 200 W lamps per 1 m² of crop area. The lighting is placed at a distance of 20 cm from the tops of the plants, and when the seedlings grow, the light source is raised.

In the development phase of cotyledon leaves, to stimulate rapid growth of seedlings, lamps should be operated for three days in a row. Once the seedlings have true leaves, the length daylight hours should be 14-16 hours. In February, artificial lighting should work from morning until 19-20 hours without interruption. In April, the lights are turned on only in the mornings from 6 to 12 o'clock and in the evenings from 16 to 19 o'clock.

Picking pepper seedlings.

If the pepper grows in a common container, at the stage of development of the seedlings with two true leaves, the seedlings are picked, although some reference books recommend picking already in the cotyledon phase. The soil with seedlings is well moistened, after which excess water is allowed to drain. Seedlings are planted in separate pots with a capacity of 100-150 ml - the seedlings, together with a lump of earth, are transferred into holes made in the soil, which should accommodate root system seedling with soil. The roots are placed freely in the soil, without bends. The hole is sprinkled with soil and lightly compacted. When picking, the root collar of the seedlings is buried no more than 5 mm. After transplantation, the seedlings are watered and, if necessary, soil is added to the pots. At first, the seedlings are protected from direct sunlight, and the temperature should not be lower than 15 ºC - at 13 ºC, seedling growth stops.

Pepper seedling diseases and treatment

Sometimes, in the phase of cotyledon leaves, seedlings of sweet peppers begin to turn yellow, the subcotyledonous stem at the soil level darkens, then turns black, a constriction forms in this place, and the seedlings lie down. The cause of seedling death in this case is fungal disease blackleg. Usually the causative agent of the disease is in the soil that you have not disinfected before sowing, but it happens that infection occurs through seeds or unsterile containers - that is why it is so important pre-sowing preparation and disinfection. Blackleg progresses against the background of excessive or insufficient watering, dense sowing, too high or, conversely, too low temperature. Treatment of seedlings with copper-containing preparations and good lighting will help you fight the disease. Affected plants must be removed.

If your seedlings with two pairs of leaves suddenly begin to wilt without changing color sheet plates, and lag behind in growth, most likely, the seedlings are sick with the fungal disease fusarium. With fusarium wilt, the leaves begin to turn yellow from bottom to top, and in the section of the stem you can see a browned vascular ring. The means to combat fusarium are the same as for blackleg, but it is better to prevent the disease from manifesting itself - sterilizing the soil and utensils for sowing seedlings, as well as disinfecting the seeds, will help you with this.

When gray fluff appears on the soil, the inner walls of the box and the base of the seedling stems, oppressing the seedlings, we can say that gray rot has affected the crops. For preventive purposes, once every 10 days, seedlings are sprayed with a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate, and treatment is carried out with bacterial fungicides or copper-containing preparations, having previously removed the affected specimens.

Already adult seedlings can be affected by late blight: dark stripes appear on the stems, and lower leaves- light spots that gradually darken. The source of infection is usually soil. At an early stage of development of late blight, seedlings are sprayed with a solution of 5 ml of iodine in a liter of water; at a later stage, you will have to resort to fungicides, first culling the diseased plants.

White spots and plaque on the leaves and stems, from which the growth of seedlings slows down and the leaves turn yellow, are signs powdery mildew, which affects not only adult plants, but also seedlings. The disease will have to be combated with bacterial fungicides or an iodine solution, as when seedlings are affected by late blight.

And sometimes there is a hurricane withering of seedlings: in the evening the seedlings were healthy, but in the morning they all lie as if they were scalded with boiling water. This disease is more common in southern regions and affects sunflower and nightshade crops. This disease cannot be treated, so the pepper will have to be replanted.

When to plant pepper seedlings in the ground

With the development of 7-8 leaves in the seedlings and the formation of large buds, if at this moment the seedlings reach a height of 20-25 cm, you can begin to harden them. First, the seedlings are placed for 7-10 days at a temperature of 16-18 ºC, and then the temperature is lowered to 12-14 ºC. To do this, open the vents and windows in the room or take the plants out onto the balcony, loggia or veranda, exposing them to direct sunlight. The duration of such sessions is increased every day, and two or three days before planting in open ground, the seedlings are left to outdoors at night, protecting from too cold air. Hardening lasts approximately two weeks.

At the time of planting seedlings in the ground, the seedlings should already have 8-9 leaves and several formed buds, and the average daily temperature in the garden should not fall below 15-17 ºC. Before planting the seedlings, the area should be prepared: dug up with a shovel and leveled. IN clay soil humus and peat are added. The holes are placed at a distance of 50 cm from one another, keeping row spacing 60 cm wide. Place a tablespoon of complete mineral fertilizer in each hole and mix it well with the soil. The depth of the hole should accommodate the roots of the seedling without bending, and the root collar after embedding should be flush with the surface of the area. The seedlings are transferred into the holes along with a lump of earth, the hole is filled halfway so that the bulk of the roots are covered with soil, then about a third of a bucket of water is poured into the hole, and when it is absorbed, the hole is filled to the top with soil.

Here we go new year holidays, ends January. It's time to plant peppers. Pepper seedlings - when to plant peppers? Tricks for planting peppers at home. In our article we want to tell you how to sow pepper correctly and focus on the mistakes associated with growing pepper seedlings.

When to plant peppers?

The first rule is that there is no need to rush, because the sunny day is still short, although now many have the opportunity to provide additional lighting for pepper seedlings using phytolamps. It is best to sow peppers at the end of January, guided by the lunar calendar. By the end of July you will be able to get your first pepper harvest. Check out the lunar calendar: when to plant peppers in 2017.

IMPORTANT! Pay attention to the very important properties of pepper seed. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that in every pepper seed in the fall there is a so-called growth blocker. The seed is blocked from germinating. This is why you always doubt the planting time just because you don’t know how quickly the pepper will germinate. In addition, pepper seeds have a hard ethereal shell. It will allow you to remove the growth block proper soaking seeds and temperature changes (hardening). Thus, we destroy the growth blocker and stimulate the growth hormone in the seed. This affects not only germination, but also the good growth of seedlings. Pepper seedlings do not slow down their growth and do not stretch out.

When to plant seedlings, when to plant seedlings in 2017.

There is a simple way to germinate and prepare pepper seeds for sowing. First, you need to purchase regular kitchen sponges. It's good to soak them in warm water, and spread the seeds on one of the sponges. Next, cover the sponge with seeds with another sponge and fasten it with an elastic band, put the sponges with seeds in a plastic bag (it is best to use a ziplock bag).

Then we place the package on hot battery and keep them for a day and put them in the refrigerator at night. Don't worry about the battery being hot. Seeds placed between damp sponges feel comfortable.

Note that this method of germinating pepper seeds is not suitable for those who do not use sponges, but use a cloth or napkin. Seeds placed in fabric on a hot radiator may dry out, so it is imperative to monitor the temperature.

Pepper seedlings - picking

Recently there has been a trend towards the fact that picking pepper is not required. This is due to the properties of their root system. Unlike tomatoes, which we can replant many times, peppers do not require picking. But due to the fact that we usually plant pepper seedlings in small containers, pepper seedlings will not be able to grow like this until May.

Today we will tell you about two ways to plant pepper seedlings. With or without subsequent picking of seedlings.

The first method refers to sowing pepper seedlings with picking. When the seedlings reach a certain age, as a rule, these are a few true leaves, you can pick the pepper into half-liter disposable cups. You can also use milk or juice packaging.

If you were in a hurry and sowed pepper in January, the pepper seedlings begin to stretch out. When picking peppers, use smaller containers so that the root system temporarily blocks the growth of the plant and prevents it from overgrowing.

The first method of planting peppers with picking

It is necessary to place sawdust at the bottom of the container (EXACTLY HALF). They can be added fresh or rotted. Do not overdo it with the quantity, remember that sawdust pulls nitrogen from the soil. Sawdust is laid out at the bottom of the container; of course, it is best to use sawdust fruit trees. Therefore, try to stock up the required amount in advance.

Soil for seedlings is added to the container on top of the sawdust. This method of planting seedlings is good because when the seed germinates, the root system of the plant penetrates into the sawdust and grows easily. Above nutrient soil does not inhibit seedlings, and at the border between soil and sawdust the root system develops well. Also, this method allows you to avoid injury to the root system when picking pepper seedlings.

When to plant seedlings, when to plant seedlings in 2017 .

The second method of sowing pepper. Planting pepper without picking

Place a small layer on the bottom of the seedling container sawdust so that the root system can penetrate the sawdust and receive moisture from it. Soil for seedlings is poured on top of the sawdust.

So, in front of you are two containers, one prepared for planting pepper seeds with picking, and the other without.
Before planting seeds, it is recommended to shed the soil hot water, temperature +90-95°C. This will allow you to destroy pathogens and fungi in the soil.
After spilling soil, it must be allowed to cool.

It’s easy to check if the soil is ready for planting; place your hand on it for 30 seconds; if you’re not feeling hot, you can start planting. IMPORTANT! If you have overfilled the soil and there is water in the container, it must be drained.

Sowing pepper seeds

We take out the prepared pepper seeds ready for planting. IMPORTANT! In order to plant a seed, you need to make a hole. As a rule, many people use some kind of object for this, for example a pencil, and begin to make indentations in the ground. Note that this method of planting seeds is not correct, since it will not be possible to make the same depth of the recess. Some holes will be deeper, and some will not. In order for the seed planting level to be the same, a pencil is placed on the ground, not placed, but rather placed. Then, we carefully press it into the soil, resulting in a neat furrow. Its depth, made with a regular pencil, will be enough. Moreover, this method of making a hole is perfect for both tomato and eggplant seedlings.

Pepper is an annual herbaceous crop. Almost everyone grows peppers, since the plant has a pleasant taste and bright colors (from green to purple). Although pepper is a heat-loving plant, it is cultivated not only in the southern regions of the country, but also in areas with colder climates (Siberia, northern latitudes), however, most often in greenhouses. Pepper is widely used in cooking ready meals, used for canning, eaten raw (in salads). When to plant peppers in open ground in 2019? The answer to this question will be discussed in this article.

Planting peppers in the soil 2019

Planting peppers in open ground

Peppers are almost always grown from seedlings. What conditions does a plant need to good growth? Here are some rules:

Location. To plant peppers, you need to choose well-warmed areas protected from the wind. Good places for planting peppers, there are beds where beans, peas, carrots, and cucumbers grew before. Before you start planting peppers in the garden, you need to add half a bucket of humus and one glass of wood ash per square meter.

Boarding time. The seedlings are ready for planting in open ground when they have 8-12 leaves and the formation of the first buds has begun. They can be planted at the end of May, after the threat of frost has passed. seedlings are planted earlier - from the beginning of May.

What is the distance between rows of peppers?. Planting seedlings in the ground should be done in the evening, when there is no scorching sun. Between the pepper bushes you need to provide a distance of at least 35 centimeters for low-growing varieties and at least 60 centimeters - for taller ones, and up to 60 centimeters - between rows.

Before planting a pepper bush, you should prepare a hole by watering it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and adding a handful of humus to it. The seedlings must be carefully removed from the container, taking care not to damage the root system. Planted to a depth of the lower leaves. Holding the pepper bush with your hand, you need to water the walls of the hole with water and then sprinkle the roots of the plant with soil, compacting it slightly. The top can be mulched with peat. Near each plant you need to install a peg, at least 60 centimeters high, to tie up the grown bush. Between the rows of plantings, arcs are installed to a height of up to 120 centimeters, and a film is laid on them, which will cover the seedlings until warm weather sets in.

Caring for ground-planted peppers in 2019

During the first 7-10 days, the pepper bushes will adapt to the new location and will have a lethargic, sickly appearance. In order to help them, you can loosen the soil to bring in oxygen, but there is no need to water. 14-15 days after planting the seedlings in open ground, you can make the first fertilizing with superphosphate. Watering is carried out infrequently (once a week), after fruit set, watering can be done once every 3 days.

Since pepper is a pollinated crop, if both sweet and bitter peppers grow on the site at the same time, they should be planted away from each other so as not to impair the taste. To attract bees for pollination, you can plant coriander and parsley between the rows of peppers. Some gardeners lay out banana peels for this purpose.

It is good to plant flowers - marigolds, calendula - between the rows of pepper bushes. These plants can not only repel pests - insects, but also add brightness to the garden. It is necessary to remove fruits from pepper bushes in time. This will promote the establishment of new ones and increase the yield. After the entire fruit harvest has been harvested, you can dig up the strongest bushes and plant them in a container for indoor plants. In winter, you can harvest peppers from your own windowsill.

When to plant tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers for seedlings in 2017? Planting of garden crops for seedlings in each region begins at its own time, and the further south the region is, the earlier the planting. However, in order for the seedlings to be strong but not overgrown before transplanting to a permanent place, it is important not to miscalculate the sowing time frame.

When to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2017

If you turn to the advice of experienced gardeners, the optimal sowing time is the period from early April to mid-May. More exact dates plantings for gardeners living in certain regions are their own. The fact is that when planting seedlings, it is worth taking into account many things, for example, the variety of cucumbers, the climate of your region, where the seedlings will be transplanted in the future (in a greenhouse or open ground). It is worth remembering that on average, cucumber seedlings are ready for transplanting to a permanent place 30-35 days after planting (during this time, the sprouts already have 2-4 leaves). Transplantation can be carried out when the soil is warmed to a temperature of at least 13-15 degrees. For example, in the central part of Russia, seedlings can be transplanted into a greenhouse on April 15-20 (the greenhouse, of course, must be heated), into an unheated greenhouse - on May 10-15, and into open ground - from early to mid-June.

It is worth noting that cucumbers do not tolerate transplantation quite well, so if possible, plant them immediately in a permanent place in a greenhouse or open ground, so in the end you will grow more healthy plants with excellent immunity. And yet, the longer the daylight hours during which cucumbers are planted, the higher the plant yield in the future.

When to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2017

The first shoots after planting can be observed after about a week. If we take into account the fact that seedlings of this crop can be transplanted no earlier than 60 days after the first shoots appear, and the air temperature during transplantation should not be lower than 17 degrees, then by doing small ones, you can find out exactly when it is best to plant tomatoes for seedlings in your area. region. For example, if you live in central Russia, where such temperatures are reached only in early June, and in the future you plan to go outdoors, then optimal time tomatoes for you will be from March 27 to April 3 (+/- week).

When to plant pepper seedlings in 2017

Pepper is a rather demanding crop; it is ready for planting no earlier than 70 days after the first shoots appear. Since the germination of pepper seeds varies too much (some seeds hatch after 7 days, others do not even need two weeks), and transplanting plants to a permanent place can only be done when the average daily temperature reaches at least 15 degrees (and in each region it reaches this mark in its own time). time), the exact landing figures can only be calculated independently. If you live in middle lane In Russia, where peppers can be planted in open ground no earlier than June 10, and for planting you take seeds with a germination period of 10 days, then you simply count back about 80 days from the expected planting day. In your case, it turns out that the optimal time for planting peppers is March 22.

When to plant tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers for seedlings in 2017 according to the lunar calendar

Favorable days for planting tomatoes for seedlings are the days of the waxing moon, as well as the periods when the moon is in the sign of Gemini, Scorpio and Capricorn:

in February 2017- these are the 14th, 16th, 18th, 24th, 26-28th,

in March— 1-4, 10, 12, 20, 25, 30, 31,

in April- 8th, 12th, 13th, 22nd, 26th and 28th.

Concerning optimal days for planting cucumbers for seedlings By lunar calendar, then in 2017 the following are favorable:

in February- 1st, 5th, 12th and 14th,

in March- 2, 3, 6 and 7 numbers,

in April– 1-3 and 11-13 numbers,

in May– 9th, 10th, 19th, 21st, 28th and 29th.

Peppers, like any other crop, are best planted on the days of the waxing moon, the most favorable days for planting peppers in 2017 will be as follows:

in February-14, 16, 23 numbers,

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If you plan to plant seedlings in open ground.

If the seedlings are planted under temporary shelter, then they need to be sown in early March.

Seed selection

Before sowing, the seeds are sorted on a sieve by size, the puny ones are removed by specific gravity, For what they are placed in 5% NaCl. In this case, weak seeds float, and good ones sink, and as more valuable, they are used for sowing. They are pre-tested for germination. It's easy to do. No later than a week before sowing, the seeds are placed in a shallow dish between two layers of cotton wool or filter paper, moistened and placed in a warm, dark place, maintaining constant humidity. The hatched seeds are used for sowing.

Preparing seeds before planting

1. Before sowing, the surface is leveled and grooves are marked; the distance between them is 2-4 cm.
2. Seeds are planted to a depth of about 1 cm, at a distance of up to 3 cm from each other.

For backfilling, use a well-mixed mixture with added sand. so that a crust does not form. Watering the crops warm water from a watering can.

The boxes are placed in a warm place at a temperature of 23 degrees ( greenhouses, greenhouses, insulated balconies). , to strengthen the sprouts and roots, the temperature is reduced to 14-16 degrees.

Important! If the seedlings are stretched out due to lack of light, it is necessary to sprinkle them with soil mixture right up to the cotyledons.

The seedlings are ready after the first full leaves appear. Before selecting seedlings for picking, they must be watered to better preservation roots.

Seedlings dive into pots filled with a nutrient mixture or boxes at a distance of 6 × 6, 7×7 or 8 × 6 cm. The mixture is used the same as for sowing seeds.

So that the transplanted sprouts take root better they are shaded from the bright sun. Seedlings grown in pots are less sick, has a more developed root system, begins to bear fruit faster.

Important! Practice shows that poorly prepared seedlings, even on fertile soil, produce a modest harvest.

At seedlings should be hardened off. To do this, greenhouses are ventilated, watered abundantly, but the soil is not waterlogged ( excess moisture stops growth).

should be done once every 12-14 days. As a potash fertilizer use wood ash. At poor growth for feeding use infused manure (water - 10 hours, mullein - 1 hour). After fertilizing, the plants are washed with water. Watering and fertilizing are combined with regular weeding.

Planting in open ground

Before planting, seedlings need to be thoroughly watered so as not to damage the pots (potted seedlings) and the earthen ball (potless seedlings).

Important! Peppers are planted in open ground when the danger of frost has completely passed.

Holes for seedlings are made in rows with a distance 65-75 cm, intervals between plants - about 25 cm. An average of 8 plants are planted per 1 m2.

Survival rate depends on the freshness of the seedlings. If the plants are wilted, then in the future this can lead to the loss of the first buds, and, accordingly, an early harvest.

Usually planted in the afternoon. This will give the plants time to get stronger overnight.

The wells are first spilled with water (up to 2 liters for each). Saplings buried to the root collar. To make it easier for them to take root, watering is necessary every 2 days; in hot weather - daily watering. At first, the pepper only gains strength and grows poorly. After strengthening the root system, after 14 days you need to make some payment mineral fertilizer , for example, calculation for 1 bucket of water:

• superphosphate 45 g;
• potassium chloride 20 g;
• ammonium nitrate 25 g.

During this period, flowering begins, so the plants should be fed. Feeding is carried out regularly, especially during the fruiting period. Can be used as organic fertilizers, and mineral.

Loosening between rows should be done carefully so as not to break the stems or damage the roots. Peppers need to be earthed up when mass flowering begins.

Due to the structural features of peppers (fruits and flowers appear in places where the stem branches), peppers should not be pinched.

If you comply the correct scheme planting seedlings, in the agroclimatic conditions of the Moscow region, the harvest of pepper fruits in open ground can be obtained from mid-July until the first frost.

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