Sweet Pepper
- Sow seed with warmth Feb – March. Sow in modules, seed trays or small pots and cover with a light covering of compost. Keep moist. Grow with warmth provided by a heat mat or germinate inside house on a radiator or in airing cupboard. Once germinated, transfer to an area with plently of light but keep warm, I like to keep mine on a heat mat until at least May. Germination takes 14-21 days approx 18-25 degrees. Once germinated move to a position with plenty of light.
- Transplant when seedlings are large enough (two sets of leaves) into 3 inch pots, bury the seedling up to its first leaves, water in and leave and grow on. Keep the compost moist but not wet.
- Final planting – Usually about 8 weeks from initial sowing, May – June. Plant into final position either direct into soil/compost, in large pots or grow bags, keep warm, ideal for inside a greenhouse but they will fruit ourtside but ensure they stay ina sunny sheltered spot.
- Care – When plant gets to approx 5 inches, pinch out the growing tip which will encourage the plant to bush out. May need staking as the plant gets bigger.
