How often to water peppers in a greenhouse: a guide for proper watering for high yields

Pepper - a thermophilic and capricious culture, so it is not easy for gardeners living in areas with a cold climate to grow it. It is important to create optimal growing conditions, apply top dressing correctly and in the right amount, and most importantly, choose the correct watering regime.

In the article we will tell you how often to water pepper in a greenhouse and what gardeners who grow this crop in a greenhouse should remember.

Growing conditions

Before moving on to the question of watering pepper in the greenhouse, it is worth finding out the basic growing conditions.

In the open field, the vegetable crop will grow only in areas with a warm climate. In other regions of our country, peppers are grown in greenhouses. Recommended air temperature: + 18… + 25 ° C.

Since the fruits love light, the greenhouse material should be transparent. Otherwise, you will not get the harvest you are counting on.

Use the necessary fertilizing (mineral and organic) for growth. It is good if the soil contains organic substances such as black soil or compost.

Remember to follow the irrigation rules.

Reference. Bitter and sweet (Bulgarian) fruits need the same conditions for keeping and watering.

Greenhouse irrigation rules

Pepper is a vegetable that prefers moist soil. If the soil dries up, flowers fall off the plant, as a result of which the yield decreases.

Irrigation timing

Pepper loves water. The frequency and timing of irrigation depend on the climatic conditions of a particular area.

Many people think that during the rains, peppers do not need to be watered. This opinion is wrong. Even during this period, the plants need high-quality irrigation, unless, of course, protracted downpours have been established on the territory.

Plants are recommended to be watered in the evening, then leave the greenhouse open for an hour for airing.

Water requirements

One of the common mistakes novice gardeners make is watering peppers with cold water. It is strictly forbidden to water the plant with such water. The water temperature should be 23-25 ​​° C.

It is recommended to fill the tank with water, leave it to bask in the sun, and then water the plants.

Irrigation frequency

As soon as the first shoots appear on the seedlings, the plant must be irrigated every 2-3 days.

After planting the seedlings in the greenhouse, it is watered abundantly.

Reference. Abundant irrigation should not harm the bush. Be careful that the plant does not squint while watering.

After that, watering is repeated a week later.

Despite all the watering advice, pay attention to the soil. It should always be hydrated. If the soil is dry, the plant will grow poorly, the leaves will turn yellow, the fruits will lose their juiciness.

Make sure that the soil is not waterlogged. This is bad for the plant and can lead to rotting of the root stem or rhizome.

Features of watering under different conditions

Depending on the period of plant growth, the frequency of watering changes:

1. After planting seedlings in the greenhouse. During this period, the plant does not need frequent watering. However, if it's hot outside, the plants need to be watered every day or every other day. If there is no particular heat during the day and cool at night, then the peppers are watered once or twice a week.Irrigate at the rate of 10 liters of water per 1 m² of soil.
2. Bloom. During this period, the plant especially needs watering. During flowering, only the root zone is watered. Two waterings per week are enough.
3. Fruit ovary. During this period, the peppers form fruits, the temperature in all regions of the country becomes warm or hot. The plant is watered once every two to three days with an average of 3 liters of water for each bush. If the bushes are large, then they will require more water (up to 5 liters per bush).
4. Fruiting. During this period, the frequency of watering decreases. Watering the peppers once every four days will be enough.

During the heat, the plant especially needs watering. In this regard, one bush should take 2-3 liters of water. The plant in this weather is watered in the morning before sunrise. If the pepper grows outdoors, any watering method will do.

Watering methods

There are several methods for watering peppers:

• manual;
• auto;
• mechanical;
• rain;
• drip.

Each method has its own pros and cons. The gardener chooses the best option depending on the conditions in which the peppers grow.

Manual

Manual watering method is affordable, but the most laborious (watering can, bucket). It is used if special irrigation systems are not installed in greenhouses. Gardeners use the manual method to irrigate small plots of land.

In a greenhouse, peppers are watered manually in the morning or evening. If the plants are planted in open ground, it is better to water in the morning. This will prevent the sun from burning the bushes.

Reference. Peppers are watered strictly under a bush or by sprinkler irrigation.

Auto

The automatic irrigation method is convenient in that it does not require constant supervision from the gardener.

The system is fully automated and equipped with sensors, thanks to which watering is carried out automatically.

This irrigation method is one of the most expensive. Few summer residents can afford it. It is necessary to have permanent sources of electricity and water supply. You will also need to lay pipes that can withstand any pressure of water.

Mechanical

The mechanical method of irrigation is convenient in that it does not require the constant presence of a person. For this, a special system is bought, and the gardener himself regulates the duration of watering. In this case, you must not forget that you will have to manually turn on and off the system.

Sprinkler

The sprinkler method simulates rain. But this consumes a lot of water. It cannot be used during strong sunshine and during flowering. In the greenhouse, it is also irrelevant, since it creates strong humidity.

Drip

Gardeners recommend using the drip method for irrigating peppers. Thanks to this method of irrigation, water flows directly under the root. If you use top dressing, then it will be much more efficient to get to the plant, excluding the leaves and stem.

The drip method consists in placing pipes with small holes near the bushes on the soil surface - water will flow through them to the plant. Depending on the soil, the distance between the holes is different, on average 15-25 cm.

Watering nuances depending on the type of greenhouse

Pepper care in greenhouse conditions largely depends on the material of the greenhouse.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate greenhouses are one of the most popular types of greenhouses. They are durable, have excellent thermal insulation and light transmission, which is especially necessary for peppers.

The soil of the peppers should always be moist, but not oversaturated. A polycarbonate greenhouse needs constant ventilation in order to regulate air humidity.

For 20 bushes of peppers use about 10 liters of water.

Important! If you have a mechanical irrigation system, then do not use soft pipes. They can burst if the pressure is strong.

The peppers stop watering during the ripening of the fruit. This takes place two weeks before harvest. Reducing the amount of moisture promotes the early ripening of peppers.

Do not grow different types of peppers in the same greenhouse: bitter and sweet. Such a neighborhood will lead to a change in the taste of the peppers - all the fruits will taste bitter.

In a polycarbonate greenhouse, it is recommended to grow peppers through seedlings, despite the fact that the soil there warms up faster. But only in this way will you get a full harvest.

In a greenhouse under a film

As with greenhouse watering, the soil in the greenhouse should always be moist. Regular and moderate watering is the key to the correct development of the plant.

Overflowing plants can lead to mold and rot. The soil temperature must be at least 15 ° C. The pepper is planted in water-filled wells. 2 liters of water are poured into each of them.

After planting the plant in the greenhouse, it must be shed again well. Watered with settled warm water under the root of the plant. Watering should be regular, but not excessive.

Bitter and sweet peppers should also not be planted in the greenhouse. The second type can acquire a bitter taste.

Why is excess watering dangerous?

Many budding farmers believe that if the peppers need frequent watering, then it won't be a big deal if they are poured over. Especially if it's hot or dry outside. This is a wrong opinion.

Pouring over the peppers will only do no harm if you water it at dawn. In this case, the water will be absorbed until noon and the plant may not suffer.

If you pour peppers when the sun is shining brightly, then the damage to the plants is colossal. Why is this happening? Water droplets remain on the stem and leaves, and acquire the properties of a magnifying glass. The plant gets severe burns.

Since water cannot evaporate quickly, a crust forms on the surface of the earth, which subsequently cracks. The roots dry out, and the plant may die.

Excessive watering inhibits plant development. It becomes lethargic and grows slowly. Starts get sick, flowers fall, ovaries do not form.

Tips & Tricks

Helpful tips from experienced farmers:

1. It is advisable to pour the pepper with settled water at room temperature.
2. When the plants stop developing fully, add mineral and organic feeds to the water.
3. Fresh manure is an excellent fertilizer for crops. It is diluted in water. Ratio: 1 part manure to 10 parts water. The solution is poured over the grooves between the plants.
4. Double superphosphate and urea will be a good watering agent. 10 g of urea and 20 g of superphosphate are added to 10 liters of water. The bush takes 0.5 liters of water.
5. Peppers must be tied up, as the stems are fragile and cannot withstand heavy fruits. In addition, plants can fall if not properly watered.
6. It is better to use plastic pipes to irrigate peppers. They are installed along the beds. Thanks to this, water is rationally consumed and goes directly to the root zone, which allows the plant to develop better.
7. Do not use tap water. If the other is not there, it must stand for a day.
8. Hard water must be softened. To do this, pour half a glass of wood ash into a bucket of water.
9. For irrigation, rain and melt water with a temperature of 22-23 ° C is ideal.
10. If the ground is sandy, then the peppers are watered much more often.
11. In the greenhouse, the vegetable crop needs more regular and frequent watering.

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Conclusion

Pepper needs a special approach - regular watering is extremely important for it. The settled water is used at 23-25 ​​° C. The plant is recommended to be watered either in the morning or in the evening, and then open the doors in the greenhouse for an hour for ventilation.

During the heat, the plant especially needs irrigation. One bush in this weather should take 2-3 liters of water. Excessive watering inhibits the development of vegetable crops. She becomes lethargic and grows slowly. It starts to hurt, flowers fall.