How to grow peppers in a polycarbonate greenhouse

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

The presented step-by-step instructions for growing peppers in a polycarbonate greenhouse, including shaping, watering, leaving, will be useful to everyone who wants to get a rich harvest of this vegetable crop.

How to prepare a greenhouse before replanting peppers

At the beginning of the summer cottage season, every gardener is greeted by a dull plot. The trees are not yet covered with foliage, there is no greenery, there is dirt and dampness everywhere. However, true gardeners know this period is ideal for tidying up a polycarbonate greenhouse for growing peppers.

Usually, this task is started at least 21 days before the intended "move" of the seedlings to a new location.

Greenhouse cleaning

Spring processing of the greenhouse begins with the harvesting of grass and work equipment that was left over from the previous season. It is necessary to remove all dried grass and tops, carefully collect it from the ground, and then take it out of the greenhouse. The room must be in complete order. Having coped with this stage of cleaning, they are engaged in the liberation of the territory from:

• supports;
• twine;
• working equipment.

You should inspect the greenhouse - under the influence of weather conditions, the structure could be damaged during the winter. In spring, corrosion can be seen on the metal frame of the greenhouse. This serious defect cannot be ignored; it must be rectified immediately.

This is not difficult to do. You need to take a potato, cut it into two parts and wipe the damaged area with one of them. Then prime this area and apply paint.

After painting the damaged areas, the greenhouse must be well ventilated. In order not to waste time while the room is ventilated, it is recommended to prepare for wet cleaning.

To do this, grind a bar of laundry soap, pour it into a bucket of hot water, mix thoroughly and leave until completely dissolved. While the soap is dissolving, they are busy removing the main dirt from the walls of the greenhouse using a soft cloth.

When cleaning, do not ignore the tops of the greenhouse and hard-to-reach areas. To cope with these difficulties, it is enough to prepare a long mop and a wide brush in advance. The mop will help to quickly wash everything that is at the top, and the brush will help to cope with dust that has clogged in hard-to-reach places.

Please note that soap solution is not effective in all cases. For example, if the plants growing in the greenhouse last year were attacked by pests or pathogens, it is recommended to use more effective means.

One of the tools suitable for the treatment of greenhouse structures is bleach. To prepare the product, dissolve 200 g of powder in 5 liters of water. The solution is infused for 3 hours, filtered and used to treat the interior of the room.

Copper sulfate is perfect for combating many dangerous diseases and pests. To prepare a working solution, mix 50 g of copper sulfate with 5 liters of water.

Potassium permanganate is another agent for controlling pathogens and pests. Make a deep pink solution, apply with a spray bottle.

Soil treatment

A greenhouse is a place where crop rotation is extremely rare, which can be the reason for the accumulation of microorganisms in the soil, which are very dangerous for cultivated plants. These are:

• about fungi;
• bacteria;
• insect larvae.

Therefore, before starting to grow pepper in a polycarbonate greenhouse, it is necessary to process the soil. Otherwise, the plants will simply die.

One of the most effective and budgetary methods of soil cultivation is watering with hot water (it must be brought to a boil). To achieve a good result after treatment, it is necessary to cover the soil with polyethylene.

If last year the plants were exposed to diseases, it is recommended to use preparations that can kill pathogens for soil cultivation. It can be copper sulfate, Bordeaux liquid and similar substances.

It will help to cope with pest larvae:

• Fitoverm;
• Trichodermin;
• Gaupsin.

After disinfection of the soil using this or that drug, it is recommended to refrain from sowing and planting seedlings for at least 14 days.

How to plant seedlings correctly

Planting seedlings is one of the most important stages of growing a vegetable in a polycarbonate greenhouse. To get a high-quality and tangible harvest, you should carry it out at the right time, adhere to the recommended schemes and take responsibility for caring for young plants.

Landing dates

The planting time of pepper seedlings depends on the climate. Vegetable growers living in central Russia can start planting in early May. For Siberia and the Urals, this period falls in mid-May. In this case, the main condition is the normalization of the air temperature. At night, it should be at least 15-18 ° C.

Month	Number
January	31
February	1-2, 8-12, 15, 24
March	3-4, 10-14, 17, 26
April	2-4, 9, 13, 16, 25
May	7-10, 14, 15

It should also be understood that young plants must be ready for transplantation. You can plant seedlings in a greenhouse if:

1. The plants have reached two months of age.
2. Each plant has at least 10 leaves.
3. Buds began to appear on the seedlings.

When planting seedlings during the recommended period, the return of frost cannot be ruled out. Therefore, it is worth preparing everything that may be needed for additional protection of young plants. This will help prevent their death and preserve the future crop of peppers grown in a polycarbonate greenhouse.

Pepper is a plant that grows and bears fruit successfully only in the soil that contains a sufficient amount of nutrients. Therefore, before planting seedlings, the soil must not only be disinfected, but also fertilized. It can be humus, compost, mineral fertilizers, wood ash or fluff lime.

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Planting scheme for peppers in a greenhouse

When planting pepper seedlings, it is necessary to take into account and leave a certain distance between the seedlings. It can be different for each variety and depends on its characteristics:

1. Low-growing varieties. They need a lot of sunlight. They are planted closer to the walls of the greenhouse. Leave at least 30 cm between the seedlings, and about 50 cm between the rows.
2. Tall varieties. They need to be placed a little further apart. The distance between the seedlings should be 40-45 cm, and the row spacing should be 50-60 cm.

The very same transplantation of seedlings occurs in the usual way. A hole is dug in the soil, the diameter of which should be slightly larger than the diameter of the pot in which the seedling was grown.

A seedling is placed in this hole, without removing the earthen lump and trying to preserve the maximum number of roots. The plant is sprinkled with soil and watered.

So that when growing peppers in a polycarbonate greenhouse, the space that remains between the rows is not empty, you can plant onions there on herbs or basil.

If you choose plants that can successfully grow next to peppers, then you can pay attention to different varieties of tomatoes and cucumbers.

Watering and feeding peppers in the greenhouse

Pepper reacts sensitively to changes in soil moisture levels. This figure should be about 85%, which indicates the need to observe frequent but moderate watering.

For rapid growth, good flowering and fruiting, peppers need not only regular watering, but also nutrients. Including:

• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• nitrogen.

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The first fertilization is carried out on the 14th day after transplanting. The ideal option for feeding would be:

1. Organic fertilizer. Prepared from cow dung, it will take up to 5 days. Manure is mixed with water in a ratio of 1 to 10 and left for 3-5 days. After the specified time, the fertilizer can be used.
2. Mineral fertilizer. It is necessary to add 20 g of ammonium nitrate, 40 g of superphosphate and 30 g of potassium sulfate to 10 liters of water.

After another 14 days, the plants are fed a second time using an herbal infusion mixed with fertilizers containing a large amount of minerals.

For the third time, feeding is introduced after the formation of the fruit.

During the period of flowering, formation and ripening of fruits, the ratio of microelements necessary for pepper changes. In this case, only phosphorus and potassium become the most necessary substances. Their lack leads to disastrous consequences.

When there is a lack of phosphorus, the plant reports this as follows:

1. The number of inflorescences is significantly reduced.
2. The foliage turns purple.
3. Ovaries and foliage wither and die.

You can prevent a decrease in the amount of yield by spraying the leaves of pepper with solutions containing phosphorus.

An insufficient amount of potassium will be equally noticeable:

1. Falling flowers.
2. Falling ovaries.
3. Drying of leaves.

Potassium magnesium or potassium sulfate will help correct the situation.

Pepper reacts positively to the introduction of wood ash and herbal infusion into the soil. It is very simple to prepare it yourself:

1. 2/3 of the container must be filled with chopped herbs.
2. To fill with water.
3. Insist for 7 days.

Fertilizer is applied at the root of the plant, diluting it with water in a ratio of 1 to 10.

Do I need to shape the pepper

When growing peppers in a polycarbonate greenhouse, pruning the crown of the plants is also important. Formation is necessary only for high and medium-sized peppers. Pruning shoots helps prevent the development of dangerous diseases.

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Formation should be carried out strictly according to the instructions:

1. The crown bud must be removed. After that, the plant will begin to branch out and form skeletal branches. But if it is necessary to collect the seeds, the crown bud is left. The fruit that is formed from it will give the highest quality seed material.
2. When the skeletal branches have formed, all shoots below the branch point should be removed. However, you should pay attention to the fact that this should be done gradually.
3. The stepchildren who appear on the branches of the first order are also subject to removal. It is recommended to pinch them.
4. After the appearance of shoots on the branches of the second order, it is necessary to choose from them only the one that is stronger, while removing the others.
5. After some time, you can see the shoots of the third order. Of these, the strongest are also selected, and the weak are removed.
6. When the plant has formed the fruits, and there are 30-45 days left before they are harvested, it is recommended to pinch all growth points. Otherwise, the bush may not have enough strength to grow good fruits.

Observing all the recommendations, every vegetable grower will be able to boast not only of beautiful plants, but also enjoy an excellent harvest. However, it is important not only to properly care for the pepper, but also to collect ripe fruits in a timely manner. This will help relieve the plant and promote the rapid emergence of new inflorescences and the formation of new fruits.

It will take more than two months from the moment of transplanting young plants into a polycarbonate greenhouse to collecting the first ripe pepper fruits. If every day is filled with work and care, then you can achieve the desired result and get high-quality fruits.

Summarize

1. Before you start sowing pepper seeds, it is worth treating the greenhouse and soil.
2. After the first shoots appear, you need to thin them out.
3. Form the plant correctly so that there are more fruits.