

However, not all pepper plants need staking. Many growers stake the plants in order to support plant growth, improve aeration, and facilitate harvesting some weeks later. Fertilization, Drip Irrigation, and Weed Management are applied in most cases. When they are ready for transplanting, they make small holes in the plastic film, where they plant the seedlings. They also design and set the drip irrigation system. The black plastic film not only helps the soil become warmer but also controls weeds. They till the land, they remove any previous cultivation remains, and they place a black plastic film through the rows. As they wait for the young seedlings to grow and be ready for transplanting, they prepare the soil. Most commercial sweet pepper or chilies growers start the crop from seeds (hybrids) in an indoor protected environment. In a few words, pepper is a perennial plant, but growers, in most cases, treat it as an annual. Growing peppers outdoors can be a good source of income.


How to commercially grow sweet peppers and chilies outdoors
