Vegetables from the supermarket often have long transport routes behind them. Especially when it comes to varieties from southern countries such as pepperoni. It is not at all difficult to sow the fiery pods yourself. With these tips, you'll be able to do it in no time.
Chili can be grown in small seed trays
Required material
- a spring pot
- a plastic bag
- Earth
- seed
The seed
Pepperoni seeds are available everywhere. The variety of species is almost unlimited. You can either buy them in specialist shops, order them online (here you usually have the largest selection) or take organic fruits yourself.
notice
It is not advisable to buy seeds from the conventional supermarket, as the plant of origin is often uncertain. There is a risk that this already comes from the 2nd fruit generation, which is why it no longer produces such splendid peppers.
Here's how to do it
Sowing hot peppers is really easy. Bless yourself:
The right time
Hot peppers actually germinate all year round, but January is ideal for planting the seeds.
The pot
For sowing a pepperoni you need spring pots. To ensure a sufficient water supply at all times, it is best to place several spring pots in a low bowl, which you fill with liquid. You convert this into a small greenhouse by putting a plastic bag over it. A simple rubber band is used for attachment.
The site
Peppers need a bright and warm place to germinate. A temperature of 25°C is ideal. A sunny windowsill is ideal for this. In winter, if necessary, the heating also helps to optimize the temperature.
sowing and watering
First let your spring pots swell with warm water. Then press two to three seeds in the middle of each container. The depth depends on the type of pepper and can usually be found as an indication on the packaging. Be sure to keep the soil moist at all times.