Growing peppers: where to plant them in the garden?
Do you like to spice up your dishes with paprika? This spice is made from peppers, also called sweet peppers. We take a look at how to grow peppers and where to plant them in the garden!
How is the planting of peppers in the vegetable garden?
Peppers (Capsicum annuum) or sweet peppers, are a variety of vegetables originating from hot countries, just like chillies, which have a much more spicy flavor. Both a condiment and a vegetable, this plant is ideal to be planted in a garden, provided of course that you know where to place it!
Exposure and soil for the bell pepper
The one also called "paprika" likes humusy soil. Peppers need soil with organic matter and good drainage. The same is true for peppers. To ensure their successful growth, it is imperative to plant these vegetables in a sunny area with little wind and warm weather. If you live in a colder area, don't hesitate to consider growing them in a greenhouse. Be generous with watering and remember to protect your plantation from the cold as they are very sensitive to it. Mulching is also necessary! Give the bell pepper a deep and well amended soil, it will give you back...
With which other vegetables should I plant my bell pepper?
The companion planting technique is a very popular method in the garden. It is true that the association of certain vegetables between them facilitates a beautiful harvest and promotes the establishment of a vegetable garden in permaculture. For those who are against the use of pesticides, companion planting is the ideal solution! Thanks to this, you will be able to avoid certain pests. For example, aromatic herbs such as basil are known to repel gnats, flies and mosquitoes. Its smell is a natural repellent that keeps these insects away! Moreover, this aromatic plant goes well with peppers.
There is also the chive which intervenes favorably on the growth of peppers by protecting them from attacks of powdery mildew. You can also plant them with other vegetables of the Solanaceae family like tomatoes and eggplants. On the other hand, absolutely avoid placing peppers next to your beans or your fennel. This is a highly inadvisable association! The planting calendar will help you to obtain an optimal planting. Download it, you can even draw your garden on it. Whenever you are in doubt about the right time to plant a vegetable or herb in your garden, it will be very useful.
Diseases and pests of your peppers
Sweet peppers and chili peppers also have diseases and pests that can affect them as they grow. The major undesirables you need to watch out for are the corn borer, wireworm, tarnished plant bug, black cutworm, bell pepper flies and aphids. There are many known disorders and diseases. Here are the main ones:
- Anthracnose
- Scald
- Phytophthora infection
- Apical necrosis
- Verticillium wilt
- Powdery mildew
- White mould
- Root rot and damping off
- Growth cracks
No need to panic! Companionship is your best ally... Eggplant, parsley, asparagus, tomatoes, borage, carrots, basil or even chives are good companions for peppers... Think about rotating your crops! This will limit the spread of pests and improve the quality of your soil.
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