Whether mild or spicy - they are all healthy, rich in vitamins and low in calories - from peppers to peppers to chili. As they mature, they change color from green to yellow, red, orange to black. The hottest tips for anyone who wants to grow peppers themselves.

This is what you should know about paprika & co

Even plant professionals not only get enthusiastic, but sometimes swim when it comes to the paprika (Capsicum) genus. The pods are all related. The difference between paprika, pepperoni and chili becomes visible in the spices made from them: Chili peppers and pepperoni are spice paprika. They serve as the basis for the production of all varieties of chili powder, cayenne pepper and paprika powder. On the other hand, paprika is mainly used as a vegetable in the kitchen.

Paprika cultivation at the right time in the right place

Although peppers originally come from warm Central and South America, they can also be grown in our latitudes. Provided the location and timing suit the needs of the plants. How to do it.

The sunnier the location, the faster the fruit will grow and ripen. Ideally on a south-facing wall, sheltered from the wind, in the garden, on the balcony or terrace. Prepare the site for permanent residence. Fill the bed or planters with fine-grained soil and compost. The plants do not need any fertilizer in the beginning.

The ideal time for growing peppers is in the greenhouse from March and outdoors from mid-May. Only when there is no longer any danger of ground frost can pricked out young plants go outside. To do this, gradually place the peppers outside for a longer period of time during the day and get used to the temperature differences.

Proper care makes all the difference when growing peppers

During the growing season, peppers need a lot of space, warmth, light, air and the right care. So that they thrive well outdoors and the roots do not spread too densely, but plant with the required distance. Support each plant with a bamboo stick to support the growing pods.

Peppers in a pot or bucket: The plants thrive best in a bucket on the balcony. No waterlogging should collect in the planters. Plant a maximum of one or two peppers in a 10 liter pot.

During the summer months, pepper plants swallow a lot of water. Therefore water sufficiently and correctly. Make sure that they neither dry out nor suffer from waterlogging. As heavy consumers, they should also be fertilized during the season with nutrients such as potash (wood ash), a little nitrogen (horn shavings) and nettle broth or with a long-term fertilizer.

Depending on the weather and the type of pepper, you can harvest and enjoy the spicy green peppers from July to October, followed by the sweet, red, fully ripe peppers about 3 weeks later. Do not tear off the peppers, but cut them off with a sharp knife.

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It means “the” paprika when referring to the plant and “the” paprika when referring to the fruit.

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