Cultivation of bell peppers is an interesting occupation, but difficult, young saplings are rather capricious and require careful and careful care.
The roots of young plants are gentle, very sensitive to the transplant.
Experienced gardeners recommend picking in the early stages of cultivation, then in the future peppers will be more enduring and strong.
Lunar calendar and picks
The procedure is carried out after the appearance of the first or second true leaflet on the germ. Many experienced gardeners dive peppers, focusing on the lunar calendar. The impact of the phases of the moon is approximately the same on all organisms containing water, including plants.
- New moon - the phase of the moon, unfavorable to the growth and development of plants, all the life-giving moisture accumulates in the roots. At this time it is better to refrain from transplanting.
- Waxing Crescent accompanied by active growth and prosperity, all nectar moves from the root system up the stalks to the leaves and flowers. This is the most suitable time for the sweet pepper dive procedure. Even in the event of damage, the root system will not suffer much, the greater the likelihood that the sapling will survive.
- Next comes the full moon - This is the time when all food is accumulated in the upper part of the plants - in the leaves and buds. But very soon all the liquid will begin to move back to the roots. A full moon, like a new moon, is a period of suspension of all work on planting and transplants.
- The fourth stage of the moon - decreasing. The life-giving juices of vegetable crops sink deep into the roots and accumulate there. Nothing bad will happen if you make a pick at this interval. This is a neutral stage for transplanting Bulgarian pepper.
In addition to these four positions of the moon, an indicator such as the sign of the zodiac, in which it is at that moment, affects the process of earthwork. There are more fertile signs, not at all fertile and neutral. Each of them affects one or another gardening activity in its own way. Dive days are suitable when the moon is in Taurus, Libra, Scorpio.
The most unfavorable symbols for this procedure:
- Fish are considered to be a fertile symbol, but it is absolutely not suitable for picking.
- To refrain from this type of work is needed on the day of Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini and Virgo.
Usually they start sowing peppers in February, and by March he will have 2-3 true leaves. This stage of growth is most suitable for diving.
ATTENTION! In order for the operation to take place painlessly for young shoots, you need to pour them abundantly in 24 hours. On the day of transplanting it is better not to water the sprouts. So it will be easier to separate the roots without damaging them.
It is necessary to approach the process of transplantation very carefully.
- First, prepare the soil in which we will place our peppers. The most suitable soil on the basis of peat and humus, it is desirable to add sand and field soil, so that the soil is more loose.
- Capacities for seedlings must be high, then the root system will be stronger and grow well. At the bottom you need to pierce a few holes so that the earth does not acid. Next, pour the soil mixture.
- In the ground we press a small depression. A dive is made to the same depth that was originally when sowing; you do not need to plant deeper. In a dimple pour some water.
- Getting to the most important thing - transplanting sprouts. Carefully undermining the germ with an improvised tool and pulling it out, holding it by the stem.
Read more about how the picking is done in the article.
After all the manipulations, the saplings should preferably be placed where they were before. Then they adapt for a couple of days. The first two days you need to protect the peppers from hitting a bright sunny color.
Before conducting a picking, you must consult the lunar calendar to select the most appropriate dates and exclude adverse ones.
Lunar calendar for picking peppers for March
Most favorable days for picking- March 2, 3, 16 and 17. Unwanted days - 1, 4, 5, 18, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 March.
- 1.03 - The growth of the crescent in Aries. The constellation is not fertile. Any manipulations with fruit crops are undesirable.
- 2.03 - increasing month in the constellation Taurus. Prolific sign. Vivifying moisture moves from the root system along the stem to the leaves and further to the fruits. This is the most favorable time for such gardening.
- 3.03 - The crescent moon is still increasing, this day is also under the influence of Taurus and is very favorable. The juices are still moving from the roots to the stems and above.
- 4.03 - Despite the fact that the crescent is still in Taurus, the day is not suitable for transplanting, as there are great chances of tilling the root system when tilling the soil.
- 5.03 - This stage is called the first lunar quarter, located under the constellation Gemini. Unfavorable day for carrying out garden manipulations. Moreover, at this stage there is an unstable energy balance. Refrain from any kind of agricultural work.
- 16.03 - the aging crescent in the sign of Scorpio. This is one of the most fruitful signs, only Cancer is more fruitful. Despite the decline of the crescent moon, the day is very fruitful.
- 17.03 - The Moon is still aging under the influence of Scorpio. On this day, all vital juices descend to the roots, nourishing and filling them with strength and growth. Auspicious day.
- 18.03 - Lunar aging continues, these days will pass under the constellation Sagittarius. One of the least prolific characters. It is not suitable for work with terrestrial plants, both with shoots and their underground part.
- 21.03 - Diminishing month in the constellation of Capricorn. The forces of the plant are concentrated in the roots. Fertility average day unsuitable for transplant activities.
- 25.03 - Waning crescent in Aquarius. Barren symbol. This period is not suitable for any landings and transfers. Great risk of death of the shoots.
- 26.03 - the crescent moon is declining in Pisces. A fruitful symbol, but not suitable for manipulation with transplantation, because this is a time of creation, it is impossible to separate, and therefore, to destroy the rhizomes.
- 28.03 - New moon under the constellation Aries. Double adverse day. Both the phase of the lunar disk and the zodiacal symbol are not created for any gardening operations.
- 29.03 - Rising crescent in Aries. The constellation is barren, so you should not work with seedlings.
- 30.03 - Growing month in Taurus. Very fertile sign and phase, but not suitable for transplanting.
The remaining days are neutral for the work of picking a sweet pepper.
Useful materials
Read other articles on growing seedlings for peppers and their further care:
- Proper cultivation of seeds and whether to soak them before sowing?
- How to grow black pepper peas, chili or bitter at home?
- What are growth promoters and how to use them?
- The main reasons why the leaves are twisted at the shoots, the seedlings fall or are pulled out, and also why the shoots die?
- Terms of planting in the regions of Russia and especially the cultivation in the Urals, in Siberia and the Moscow region.
- Learn yeast based fertilizer recipes.
- Learn the rules of planting Bulgarian and hot peppers.
- The timing of the first shoots and in what cases need additional illumination of seedlings?
When picking a sweet pepper, it is very important to take into account all the nuances and features of this rather whimsical solanaceous culture, as well as to choose the right time for such a complicated operation on the lunar calendar. If you find the right balance between these factors, you get a great harvest!
