![]() ![]() I have a bhut jolokia that is planted in a five gallon bucket. Post navigation ← Peach Bhut Jolokia Grow 2012 Part 1 Caramel Bhut Jolokia 2012 Grow Part 1 → This entry was posted in Growing Peppers and tagged growing peppers, watering pepper plants on Jby pepperseed. If you have any questions or comments about watering peppers feel free to leave them below. Infrequent deep watering encourages deep roots which leads to plants that can go longer without water. When watering my plants in ground/beds I give them a long soaking to really get the soil 6+ inches deep really wet. It’s not unusual for me to water my plants in pots every day – sometimes even twice – vs my plants in raised beds that can at times go for weeks in a row without water. The main difference is you will find that you need to water much less frequently than when growing in pots. If your pepper plants are growing in raised beds or in the ground a lot of the same rules apply. Too much and you just wash out your nutrients so soak them but not to excess. I like to see just a little bit of water coming out of the bottom. If the pot is completely dry and there’s a little non sun related wilt (best time to check is earlier in the morning or in the evening when the plants are not in direct sun) I give each pot a good soaking. This can happen very easily especially if the pot does not have great drainage. Often while growing peppers in pots the top of the soil is dry but the bottom is mud. ![]() When I grow in pots before I water I like to see some non sun related wilt and I check the pot to make sure it’s bone dry. This is normal and is just the plants way of reducing the surface area exposed to the sun to help keep it cool. When it’s very hot…say 95 degrees+ pepper plants in the direct sun may wilt during the day. As a general rule you should water when the plants are wilting, but, make sure it’s not just due to excessive heat. If you are growing your peppers in pots you will need to water much more frequently than if you were growing them in the ground. Over watering can stunt growth, washes away nutrients and invites pests and disease. Pepper plants need a lot less water than people think and regardless of whether the pepper plant is growing in a pot, raised bed or directly in the ground too much water is one of the worst things you can do to your plants. The main advantage of this method is how easy it is to get started, but make sure you check it each day.One of the most common problems people have while growing peppers is over watering. With this method, you'll place your cell tray (or other growing pot with holes) in a 1020 tray with no holes. These include a humidity dome that keeps the moisture in similar to a greenhouse. You may also want to consider using a seed starter kit. ![]() This will ensure your seedling is placed properly within the cell and has ample water to get started. Regardless of the method you use, we recommend starting off with a medium that you pre-moisten. There are a few different methods to successfully bottom water seedlings. Watering from below relies on capillary action, wicking of the water through the soil from the bottom working its way up to the top. In our experience, it offers the most effective and reliable of the two options. Our preferred method of watering is from below. You'll also want to use a cover or humidity dome during this early germination process to keep the moisture in. With a mister or spray bottle, you have to be willing to check on your baby plants at 2x a day to make sure they don't dry out. Using a watering can or hose without a mister can displace smaller seeds and can make it easy to over-water.Īfter seeds have sprouted, watering from above with any force is likely to knock over the fragile seedlings. This method has its place, especially with surface sown or shallowly planted seeds, when watering from the bottom may not be enough to reach the seeds.īefore your seedlings germinate, the easiest way to water smaller, shallowly planted seeds is with a mister or very gentle spray bottle. The first method and the traditional one is to "water from above". This is also the preferred method for watering microgreens which is reviewed more in depth in our How to Water Microgreens article. Each has their own benefits, however we have our own preference once seeds have germinated, the second method "Watering from Below". There are two basic ways to water your seedlings. ![]()
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