Growing Bell Peppers
Like it hot?.. Like it spicy? Or do you prefer it sweet? ...Like it deep green, red or yellow? ...Yes, we are talking about pepper gardening, namely bell peppers. Generally, peppers are tender, slow growing plants that require somewhat higher temperature for cultivation. There are a lot of varieties of pepper plants. The globalization of Mexican food has popularized many types of pepper plants such as cayenne and chili. In this article we will be discussing about growing a specific type of pepper, the infamous, sweet tasting pepper.

Bell peppers are scientifically known to be rich in Vitamin C and contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease. If you are looking for a complete yet simple and easy-to-follow way of pepper gardening at home, then you have come to the right page.

Pepper growing is usually done about the same time as tomatoes. Nevertheless, the right temperature of the soil that is recommended is 70 - 85 degrees before you settle the seedlings out. Thus, pepper seedling is most commonly done in pots at early spring and then transferred outside when the temperature is perfect after the cold weather has passed. Now, here is a step-by-step guide to grow your own pepper plants.

Plant the required amount of seeds in early spring (8 weeks before the last frost) indoor in the pots.

Before you transfer the seeds to the garden, the land must be tilled accordingly to aid in healthy growth of the pepper plants. Professional botanists recommend organic garden compost to enrich the land. Besides, make sure to get rid of twigs, stick and leaves from the plantation area. The compost which is usually worked into the soil by using hoe and rake should b e about one inch deep.

When you are done tilling the land, use the hoe to level the soil.

Next, transfer the seedlings from the original planting pots the last chance after spring. If the temperature is still cold, you may delay the planting for a few more days.

The spacing to plant the pepper seeds may vary according to variety. Regardless, the common spacing would be 18 to 24 inches apart. Carefully dislodge the seeds from the original planting pots and gently squeeze the root balls to loosen the root.

After that, set the seed into the soil and gently cover the bottom part of the stem with dirt.

Now, you are done planting your bell pepper. Care must be taken to water the seeds frequently as pepper plants grow better in moist soils. Then, surround the plants with mulch to trap the moisture and to prevent weeds. You can harvest the bell pepper once they reach edible size. Most peppers are green when immature. You can also harvest immature peppers for cooking. One reward when you are growing bell peppers is that it continues to grow more and more after harvesting! So, enjoy the yield and good luck in planting!

So, pepper required high temperature for planting. Small polycarbonate greenhouse will help you to keep warm. Polycarbonate greenhouse panels are energy-efficient covering and it make your gardening nice.