by Pinova | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
All basic types of peppers existed even before their introduction to Europe. The original cultivars had small, spicy fruits, and through breeding, larger, non-spicy fruits were developed. Numerous cultivars and F1 hybrids with various characteristics have been...by Pinova | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
Container-grown seedlings offer several advantages compared to those grown in beds, making this method more popular. Advantages of Container-Grown Seedlings Seedlings grown in containers have a completely uniform vegetative space, allowing for consistent plant growth...by Pinova | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
In protected environments, peppers can also be grown without soil using a hydroponic system. The substrates used in hydroponic cultivation can be organic, inorganic, or synthetic. Organic substrates include coconut coir, rice husks, sawdust, bark, and pine needles;...by Pinova | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
In basic soil preparation for pepper cultivation, 20 – 40 t/ha of manure is added. If the producer cannot obtain large quantities of manure, it is recommended to add at least 5 – 10 t/ha to the topsoil layer to preserve soil structure and improve...by Pinova | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
Depending on market demands, peppers can be harvested at either the technological or physiological ripeness stage. Peppers are harvested by hand. Care must be taken during harvesting, as the branches are easily broken. The yield of technologically ripe fruits ranges...