Can I plant colored peppers on the balcony?
Can I plant colored peppers on the balcony? My answer is that I can definitely plant it, because I plant several pots every year. There are several points for attention in potted colored peppers on the balcony. First, sow at the right time. Potted colored peppers on the balcony can be planted in early April. Use sandy and fertile pot soil, spray a proper amount of water, sprinkle five-color pepper seeds into the pot, then climb the pot surface cultivation soil with a small stick, so that a large number of seeds are submerged in the soil layer with a depth of 1 ~ 2 ㎝, then cover with transparent film for heat preservation, and uncover the film after emergence. Dilute urea solution can be sprayed at seedling stage to promote seedlings. When the seedlings grow to about 10㎝, they can be transplanted and planted. Second, water management. After the seedlings are planted, water them once a week, and at the same time, add a small amount of urea or ammonium sulfate, not too much, dilute them with water and spray them in flowerpots. During the flowering period, the temperature is high and the water evaporation is large, so you can water it twice a week. During the fruiting period, the water content can be increased to three times a week. However, it should be noted that there should be no accumulated water in the flowerpot cultivation soil to prevent root rot. The soil on the surface of the flowerpot should be kept soft, which is conducive to root ventilation. Third, pay attention to fertilization. Five-color pepper plants are shorter than ordinary pepper plants and need less fertilizer. Fermented and decomposed chicken manure or cake fertilizer can be used as base fertilizer. Generally, 0.3-0.5 kg of chicken manure or 0.05-0. 15 kg of cake fertilizer can be used in each pot. After being evenly mixed with the cultivation soil, a proper amount of water is poured and then transplanted. The seedling stage is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, which can be watered every week, and a small amount of urea can be added to the water every time, and the amount should not be too much. During the flowering and fruiting period, foliar fertilizer can be sprayed once a week with 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution. Fourth, enhance the light. Colored peppers are light-loving plants. They shouldn't be placed in places where there is no direct sunlight all day. They should be placed on the balcony where the sun shines all day to receive the light. The light intensity is strong, the leaves are dark green, and colorful peppers blossom and bear many fruits. The color is bright and beautiful. If the sunshine is not enough, the branches and leaves are not strong and thin, and there are few flowers and fruits, it is very depressing and unsightly. In short, colored peppers can be planted on the balcony, but attention should be paid to sowing in time, controlling watering, paying attention to fertilization and enhancing illumination.