Pepper growth environment conditions and characteristics

Pepper growth environment conditions and requirements

Pepper is a common vegetable. The plant has strong adaptability to the environment and is cultivated all over the world. It prefers a warm, humid and well-lit growing environment. It has strict requirements for water and light, and the plant has good drought resistance.

Pepper growth temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for peppers is 20-30℃. It is not suitable for growing in a cold environment. The plant is not cold-resistant. When the temperature is below 5℃, the plant will be frozen to death. The night temperature should also be kept at 15-20℃.

Pepper growth humidity

Peppers do not have strict requirements for water during their growth process. It is sufficient to control the air temperature at around 60%. If the environmental humidity is too high, it will easily cause the peppers to drop flowers and fruits.

Pepper growing soil

Peppers prefer loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil, and the most suitable pH value is between 6.2-7.2. It is best to use sandy loam or loam, and do not plant them in salinized land.

Pepper growth cycle and process

Peppers grow faster in spring and summer. It takes 3-5 years from planting to replacement. The growth cycle is about 3 months. The plant's growth will go through three stages: germination, flowering, and fruiting. The first true leaf will grow about 15 days after sowing, and then it will slowly bloom, pull out seedlings, and bear fruit.