Caprier
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How to plant caper plants?
The caprier is a plant that requires well-drained soil that is fairly low in nutrients. Choose a sunny spot to plant your capriers, preferably sheltered from strong winds. They are best planted in spring, once the risk of frost has passed. Dig a hole deep and wide enough to accommodate the plant's roots. Mix a little sand or gravel into the soil to improve drainage if your soil is too heavy.
If you choose to transplant your caprier, do so in individual pots filled with a mixture of potting soil and coarse sand. Place the pots in a bright spot and water regularly to keep the substrate slightly moist. Once the plants have reached a sufficient size, you can transplant them into the open ground, following the same planting advice.
The caprier is a hardy plant that requires little maintenance once well established. Be sure to water well after planting, then let nature do the rest. You can enjoy its delicious and original flower buds in your culinary recipes in summer.
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How to harvest capers
Caprier
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pest Sensitivity
- Disease Sensitivity
- Weed Sensitivity
- Pollination
- Propagation