Chili peppers are a common vegetable in people's lives. They come in a variety of types, some very spicy and some not spicy at all. In most rural areas, almost every household grows some. So, how many days will it take for chili pepper seeds to germinate if you just put them directly in the soil?
How many days will it take for chili seeds to germinate if planted directly in the soil?
If chili seeds are sown directly, they usually germinate within 10-15 days. If they are soaked in warm water to promote germination before planting, the germination time will be shorter, about 7 days.
What are the conditions for growing chili peppers?
1. Soil
Chili peppers require loose, well-drained soil and should not be grown in low-lying areas. They are not particular about soil pH. Chili peppers require a large amount of fertilizer and are intolerant of poor soil conditions, but they also have poor tolerance to fertilizer. Therefore, the amount of fertilizer applied at one time should not be too much.
2. Temperature
Chili peppers prefer warm temperatures and are not cold-resistant, and they also dislike high temperatures and direct sunlight. The optimal temperature for germination is 25-32 degrees Celsius. Seedlings require higher temperatures, with daytime temperatures of 25-28 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures of 18-20 degrees Celsius. During the flowering and fruiting period, the optimal temperature is 25-28 degrees Celsius during the day and 15-20 degrees Celsius at night. Excessively high soil temperatures are detrimental to root development.
3. Moisture
Chili pepper plants do not require much water, but because their root systems are underdeveloped, they must be watered frequently and the soil must be kept well-drained. They are neither drought-tolerant nor waterlogged-tolerant. Drought can easily induce viral diseases, while waterlogging for a few hours will cause the plants to wilt and die. The ideal relative humidity is 80%. Excessive humidity can easily lead to diseases, while dry air will severely reduce the fruit set rate.
4. Light
Chili peppers tolerate low light, while excessive light is detrimental to their growth and development. They are day-neutral plants, and short days and moderate light can promote flower bud differentiation and development.
