This is a small tip with a very simple implementation but great effect, you will be surprised when you see the chili plants ripening.
Let me give you a little tip to grow chili peppers with lots of branches: Prune the tops. (Photo: Better Homes and Gardens)
Chili peppers are very easy to grow, but to have chili pepper plants that grow full of branches, you need to master some growing techniques, including some extremely easy-to-follow tips.
Give you a little tip to help chili peppers bear fruit
This tip is tip pruning – a simple but extremely effective technique in stimulating chili plants to grow more branches and bear more fruit. Pruning the top helps the pepper plant focus its energy on growing side branches instead of just growing in height.
Benefits of pruning include:
– Stimulates branch growth: Pruning helps trees grow more branches, increase photosynthetic area and thereby increase fruit yield.
– Improve fruit quality: Chili peppers growing on many branches will receive enough light, grow evenly and have better quality.
– Preventing pests: Chili plants with well-ventilated branches and leaves will make it easier to detect and treat pests, helping the plant grow healthily.
Choose when to prune the tops
The timing of pruning is very important to ensure that the pepper plant does not weaken and has enough strength to develop new branches. You should start pruning when the pepper plant has developed about 6-8 true leaves (about 20-30cm in height). At this point, the tree is strong enough to withstand pruning.
How to prune the tops
Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut off the main tip of the plant. Make sure tools are clean to avoid infecting plants.
Pruning technique: Cut off the main top of the tree, about 1-2cm from the top. This helps the tree develop secondary branches from the lower leaf axils, increasing the branch area and helping the tree grow stronger.
Care after trimming the tips
After pruning the tops, water regularly to ensure the tree does not dry out. However, avoid watering too much as it will flood the soil.
Add organic fertilizer or NPK fertilizer so that the tree has enough nutrients to develop new branches. Fertilizing periodically and in the right dosage will help plants grow strongly and produce high yields.
Check regularly to remove weak, wilted branches and promptly prevent pests. Healthy chili plants will be less susceptible to pest attacks.
Some notes for growing chili peppers
To grow chili peppers, you need to ensure the following factors:
In addition to pruning the tops, there are a few tips to grow chili peppers with lots of branches: Ensure the elements of light, soil, water and fertilizer. (Photo: Pinterest)
Light and temperature
Pepper plants need lots of light and warm temperatures to grow well. Make sure your pepper plants receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. The ideal temperature for growing chili peppers is between 20-30°C.
Planting land
Soil for growing chili peppers needs to be loose, well-drained and rich in nutrients. Before planting, you should fertilize with organic fertilizer to provide enough nutrients for the plant.
Sprinklers
Need to water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Chili plants need moisture but are not suitable for soil that is too wet. Watering should be done in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid water loss through evaporation.
Fertilizer
Fertilize periodically to provide enough nutrients for the plant, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages. Use organic fertilizer or NPK fertilizer with high potassium content to stimulate flowering and fruit development.
Pest prevention
Chili plants are easily attacked by pests, so you need to check them regularly to detect and treat them promptly. Use safe biological or chemical measures to prevent pests and diseases and avoid affecting the quality of chili peppers.
Applying the tips for growing chili peppers above, you will see a clear difference. The chili plants not only provide enough for your family’s needs but also enough to give to neighbors and friends.
