I. Breaking the consciousness: the flowers are not exclusive to the mountains
Once upon a time, the aroma of peppers existed only on the rear cooks of the kawakawa restaurant or on the shelf of the farm market. But today, more and more urban people find it not only feasible to plant herbs on the balcony, but also to harvest them during the year. The old notion that “breeds must be planted in the mountains” “the consequences of family cultivation” are being completely subverted by a new generation of plant seedlings。
In contrast to traditional impressions, modern varieties of peppers have been improved over the years, with three main characteristics of low-pregnancy, non-stabbing and early outcomes. It is particularly surprising that high-quality varieties, such as red robes, can even be harvested in the current year under scientific management. Imagine picking a few fresh peppers on your balcony, which tastes like dry peppers。
Ii. Varieties selection: from an introductory to an excellent gold code
1 new hand-friendly type: one year of small birth
For first-time testers, a year-old seedling, such as a pepper tree, is the surest option. Ten pieces were designed in the wrong space, and even poor adaptation of individual seedlings did not affect the overall harvest. Such seedlings, although limited in production during the year, are highly viable, simple in management and are particularly suitable for balconies。
Strengths:
2 - efficiency priority: more than three years
If the immediate effects were to be pursued, it would be more appropriate to have a four-year or three-year sapling of 10 such finished seedlings. These seedlings have passed their infancy and have grown to form large and ploughs, with little to wait for their planting. It has been measured that a single 4-year-old pepper tree can produce 200-300 grams of fresh fruit per year in a balcony environment。
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Breaking the planting challenge: from survival to harvest step
1. Soil formulation: rejection of plate
Pyramid trees are the most afraid of water scavenging roots, and it is recommended to use corrosive soil: pearl rock: cylindrical = 5:3:2. This ratio is both water-conserving and unconstructed and particularly suitable for the plant environment. There was a large-scale planting community, which added 10 per cent of the paddy crust to the soil, resulting in an increase of about 30 per cent in the apricot concentration。
Light management: moving “sun room”
While the peppers are radiant, the summer and midday sun can cause leaf burns. The smart thing is:
3. The secret to watering: chopstick testing
Many newcomers fail to water properly. In fact, just one chopstick -- two minutes after it was inserted in the soil --
From flowering to harvest: the schedule of masters of time management
March: potassium phosphate sprayed once a week (at 0. 2 per cent) at the onset of the bud
May: artificially assisted pollination before the flowering season
July: growing fruit, early and late in the day, water from the leaves increases humidity
September: pick-up of oil cells in fruit peels
Interestingly, family-planted peppers, which can be harvested in stages, have access to fruits of different flavors: early pick-up sterema, later pick-up fragrance. Chongqing's private chef customises this "time pepper" to set the special fire pot。
V. Health added value: hidden benefits of balconies
Natural air cleaners
Volatile substances released from pepper trees (lemex, aromatic alcohol, etc.) have been shown to be resistant. Experiments at the agricultural university of china have shown that 30 per cent of the suspended particles in the air can be purified per square metre of pepper blades, especially for families close to the road。
2. Green therapy for stress reduction
The process of caring for plants itself reduces cortisol levels. Even better, the fragrances that are distributed during the light euphemisms of precipitine leaves contain the sedated ingredient β-thylene, which has been found in japanese studies to be less agitated than lavender。
3. Zero odor library
The marketed peppers often contain sulfur fumigation residues. Self-planting is entirely in control of the entire process, from the branch to the table, and is especially appropriate for children. Fresh peppers contain eight times more vitamin c than dry products, and large amounts of volatile oil is retained。
Vi. Concluding guidelines on relevant issues
Q: can the north grow
A: choosing cold-resistant varieties such as sichuan hangento pepper, with a temperature above 5°c in winter. Harbin has lovers who have successfully crossed the winter with double glass + light。
Q: can you find worms
A: the pepper itself is a natural deworming plant with the scent of aphids and red spiders. If a small number of pests are found, they can be solved with garlic spray。
Q: how often do we switch
A: general exchange of 2-3 years. When the root is found to be stretching out of the drainhole or the soil drys up at a significantly faster rate, it is a change of basin signal。
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Cultivation of small stickers
In order to accelerate the result, the "rounding of flowers" can be carried out at a 40cm height — a 1 cm wide bark is removed from the main dry slide and covered with a protective film. This allows for a one-to-two month advance in the outcome period, but only for a robust plant of more than three years。
Now, it's time to redefine your balcony. Starting with a precipitous seedling, as life grows, reaps a unique and fresh taste. Those who think that cities and fields cannot be taken together may simply lack a courageous attempt。
