For those who want to enjoy fully ripe pods in abundance. Whether outdoors or in a greenhouse - peppers also want to be spoiled. You should heed these tips and measures - paprika care made easy.

Growing and caring for your own peppers is not difficult. In general, peppers are not demanding. But they require more time, light, warmth and sometimes slightly different care than other fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes.

Water more or less?

On the one hand, pepper plants are thirsty and want to be kept moist. On the other hand, you should not water them too much and avoid waterlogging. Therefore, in case of dryness, we recommend:

  • Water 2 to 3 times a week
  • Avoid waterlogging
  • Only spray young plants
  • only moisten in winter

When is the right time to repot?

For fruit plants like peppers that develop above ground, use the second quarter of the waxing moon for repotting or grafting. As soon as the last frost is over, you can repot the peppers in the bed or plant them on the balcony.

With at least two pairs of leaves and a size of 10 centimeters, the young plants are suitable for outdoor use. Important! Even at night, the temperature must not fall below 5° degrees. Before the final repotting, harden the pepper plants in the fresh air for a few hours a day. Wind and sun strengthen the plants and they form more stable new shoots. Check the location in good time before you plant the peppers in the garden.

In order for peppers to grow, thrive and their fruits to ripen all around, it is advisable to consider the optimal planting distance when repotting. Peppers as a fruit or vegetable prefer a slightly acidic to neutral, sandy, loose soil.

What to do against diseases and pests?

Typical paprika diseases are often caused by incorrect care or unfavorable weather conditions. An optimal location and the right care are the basis for healthy pepper plants. Rinse off dangerous paprika pests such as spider mites with distilled water. Viruses, bacteria and fungi damage and destroy even the hottest chilies.

Whether mild or hot: peppers need food in the form of fertilizer

In order for peppers to fully develop their spicy aroma before harvest, they need sufficient nutrients. Either through regular fertilizing or a single dose of slow-release fertilizer.

This is how peppers get through the winter frost-proof

Peppers love warmth and are not hardy. Due to the local climate, peppers can only overwinter frost-free.

tips and tricks

The special plus: All paprika varieties and species are not very demanding, so that hobby gardeners and anyone who wants to become one can enjoy a quick sense of achievement with paprika. Provided you apply the recommended care measures correctly.

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Vegetable garden