Right time and climate for sowing capsicum

All varieties of capsicum are less pungent than other peppers such as green or red pepper. Due to its negligible pungency, it is mainly used for making vegetables. You can get more profit in its cultivation in less cost.

Climate and land selection

• The mild humid climate is most suitable for the cultivation of capsicum.

• The temperature should be 21 to 25 ° C for the development of plants.

• When the temperature is high, the flowers are less in the plants and the size of the fruits also becomes small and crooked.

• Flowers start falling even in high temperature. It has an adverse effect on the yield.

• Clay loam soil is best suited for its cultivation.

• Cultivation in sandy loam soil requires more manure.

• The pH level of the soil is 6 to 6.5 is better.

Suitable time for sowing

For good yield of capsicum, seeds should be sown at the right time. Seeds take longer to germinate with late sowing. In our country, according to the season, capsicum can be cultivated thrice in a year.

For harvesting in September-October

• The seeds should be sown in the nursery in June-July.

• Transplant the seedlings in the main field in July-August.

For harvesting in November - December

• Sow seeds in nursery in August to September.

• Planting is done in the main field in September-October.

For harvesting in February - March

• For sowing the seeds in nursery, do it in the month of November-December.

• Transplant the plants in the main field in the month of December to January.