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Category | Details | |
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Plant Type | Perennial plant | |
Culinary Usage | Edible plant | |
Medicinal Usage | Medicinal Usage | |
Duration to maturity | 3 years to harvest | |
Estimated Plant Lifespan | 20 years lifespan | |
Sun Requirements | 2-4 hours direct sunlight (Partial Shade) | |
Pollination | Method: self pollination Notes: While self-pollinating, manual pollination can increase yield. | |
Watering Requirements | Method: top water Frequency: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Notes: Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. | |
Humidity Requirements | Level: high Maintenance: Regular misting or use of a humidifier can help maintain humidity levels. | |
Care Instructions | Provide support for climbing, such as a trellis or pole. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage fruit production. | |
Temperature Range | Min: 16°C Max: 35°C | |
Alternative Names | Pepper plant |
Cogon grass is a highly competitive weed that aggressively competes for nutrients and water, hindering the growth of pepper vines.
Thrips are tiny insects that suck sap from leaves and developing peppercorns, causing distorted growth, leaf drop, and reduced yield.
Scale insects attach themselves to stems and leaves, feeding on plant sap. Heavy infestations can weaken the plant, causing yellowing and leaf drop.
Root-knot nematodes attack the roots of pepper plants, causing galls to form. This restricts water and nutrient uptake, leading to stunted growth and reduced yield.
Steps:
- Select healthy, disease-free stems from a mature pepper plant.
- Cut stems into sections containing 2-3 nodes.
- Remove the lower leaves, leaving only a few at the top.
- Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
- Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix.
- Keep the soil moist and provide high humidity.
- Roots should develop in a few weeks, after which the cuttings can be transplanted.
Neem oil
Effective against pepper thrips and scale insects.
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
Can help manage caterpillar pests that occasionally feed on pepper vines.
Mycorrhizal Inoculant
Promotes root growth and nutrient uptake, enhancing plant health and resistance to nematodes.