Does pepper have a taproot system or a fibrous root system (how to promote the growth of pepper root system)

A netizen asked: What are the characteristics of the root system of peppers, and how should the roots be protected and strengthened during management?

What is the root system of pepper?

The root system of peppers is underdeveloped , the roots are thin, the number of roots is small, they are shallow in the soil, and it is not easy to produce adventitious roots at the base of the stems.

Moreover, pepper is a taproot crop with underdeveloped main roots, thin roots, small roots, and shallow roots in the soil. Therefore, maintaining a good root system is the key to high yield and high quality .

During transplantation, the main root is cut off, the depth is generally 25-30 cm, and the root group is distributed in the 10-15 cm soil layer. After the main root grows out, it continues to branch out to form primary lateral roots, secondary lateral roots, tertiary lateral roots, etc.

The root system has a weak ability to absorb fertilizer and water, is not tolerant to drought and waterlogging, is not tolerant to high salt, and has strict requirements for oxygen. Therefore, peppers are neither drought-tolerant nor waterlogged, and special attention should be paid to their management.

How to make the root system of pepper trees develop

1. Cultivate strong seedlings

Use nutrient pots to grow seedlings. The seeds must be exposed to the sun before sowing. It takes 5-7 days for the seeds to germinate and the first true leaf to appear in about 15 days. The temperature during the seedling stage should be kept at 25-30℃ during the day and 15-18℃ at night.

2. Planting at the right time

Plant the seeds in the evening on a cloudy or sunny day. Choose strong seedlings when digging them out. Handle the nutrient pots with care. Try to keep the soil intact when digging them out. Water the seeds while planting to ensure they take root.

After all the crops are planted, water the surface of the bed thoroughly and then cover it with film to keep the soil moist and loose, which is beneficial to the growth and development of the root system.

3. Reasonable fertilization

Roots should be nourished and protected, the field should be leveled, and fully decomposed organic fertilizer or biological fertilizer should be applied as base fertilizer to improve soil structure, which is conducive to the growth of pepper roots. After planting, compound fertilizer should be applied 3-4 times in combination with watering to promote the steady growth of roots and leaves.

4. Keep the soil loose and enhance soil permeability

Loose soil is conducive to the development of pepper roots, and permeable soil is conducive to the breathing of pepper roots and can enhance the activity of the root system.

Therefore, when planting peppers, you should choose soil with a deep, fertile and loose soil layer. During the growth of peppers, you should carry out appropriate tillage, and it is better to till the soil shallowly rather than deeply to avoid damaging the roots.

5. Increase the application of biological fertilizer

The probiotics in biological fertilizer can enhance the activity of the soil, improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil, and promote the development of pepper roots.