Pepper / Paprika

Pflanzenfamilie

Solanums (Solanaceae)

Saisonübersicht

Details

Lichtbedarf

Sonnig

Wasserbedarf

Sehr feucht

Boden

Leicht (sandig)

Nährstoffbedarf

Hoch

Pflanzabstand

40 cm

Reihenabstand

50 cm

Saattiefe

1 cm

Anleitungen

Mitte März

Propagating

Beschreibung

Peppers are perennial, cold-sensitive plants that belong to the nightshade family. A distinction is made between sweet peppers and spicy peppers (including chili). There are many different varieties, the fruits of which differ in size, shape, color and pungency.

Anbautipps

Peppers should be grown in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken out. This will encourage flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, the cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is achieved only 2-3 years after planting. For this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. Harvesting of fruits takes place from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.