When to sow pepper for seedlings: favorable lunar days in 2021, based on the age of the seedlings and the climate of the region

As a rule, the summer cottage season begins by no means with the arrival of heat and not in the country, but also at home, on the windowsill. So, already at the end of January, summer residents begin to actively acquire seeds of flowers and vegetables, among which, of course, pepper is a crop that is grown by almost all vegetable growers. And now February comes, it is already possible to sow some flower crops (for example, the same petunias), and many gardeners begin to ask: “When can you start sowing pepper, so that the seedlings have time to get strong enough by the time they are planted in a permanent place in open ground or in greenhouse? "

Next, we will try to give a reasoned answer to this question that worries all novice summer residents, namely, we will tell you in detail how to choose the most optimal timing for sowing pepper seeds for seedlings (including indicating favorable days according to the lunar calendar for planting in 2021).

When to sow peppers for seedlings: optimal planting dates

When choosing a date for sowing tomato seeds for seedlings, several important points (factors) should be taken into account:

• climatic features of the region of residence;
• the place where you will grow peppers, where to plant seedlings - in open ground or greenhouse.

By the way! It is logical that it is possible to plant in a greenhouse earlier (1-3 weeks) than in open ground.

• duration of the seedling period, or rather the necessary seedling age by the time of landing in the ground.

There is another factor that many gardeners take into account when choosing the time to plant seeds for seedlings. it Moon phases, which can both positively and negatively affect the growth and development of the plant. Really, moon calendarcan help you determine specific favorable dates for planting bell peppers and prepare in advance.

Note! If you sow the seeds too late, then the plant will begin to bear fruit late, so you can banal not have time to harvest a full harvest. On the contrary, if too early, then the seedlings will simply outgrow your containers, the lower fruits will begin to set in it, and in early spring conditions thiswill lead to depletion of plants due to lack of food and light.

How to independently calculate the sowing time

Depending on the ripening time (from germination to technical ripeness) varieties and hybrids of sweet bell peppers can be divided into:

• early ripe - 90-120 days;
• average - 120-140 days;
• late - 140-150 days or more.

Thus, depending on the duration of the ripening of a certain variety, experts recommend planting pepper seedlings in a permanent place in the ground at a certain age:

• early - 55-65 days;
• average - 65-70 days;
• late maturing - 70-80 days.

It is quite possible to calculate the period of growing seedlings using simple arithmetic operations.

So you you can calculate yourself (by method countdown)how long will it take to grow seedlings,performing simple addition operations:

• seed treatment, germination (0-3 days);
• the duration of the emergence of seedlings (4-10 days);
• recovery after picks (10 days);
• the corresponding age of the seedlings (on average - 60-70 days).

Total: 77-90 days, that is, on average, the seedling period for pepper should be about 2.5-3 months.

Specific approximate sowing dates can be calculated depending on the climatic zone (by the countdown method, i.e. you subtract the resulting amount from the estimated date of planting), namely when in your region there is an opportunity for planting pepper seedlings in a garden bed (in open ground or a greenhouse ). More on this later.

According to the manufacturer's recommendations and depending on the variety

Advice! On the back of each package of seeds, as a rule, there is an instruction, which provides general information on growing, as well as recommendations on the timing of sowing for seedlings of this variety (hybrid) of pepper.

Depending on the climatic conditions of the region

When choosing the timing of planting seedlings, one should take into account the peculiarities of the climate of the region, since pepper is a very thermophilic culture and premature planting in a permanent place can lead to its death (in case of recurrent frosts).

Thus, the approximate timing of sowing pepper seeds for seedlings, depending on the region and its climate:

Southern regions

Naturally, it is possible to start sowing pepper first of all in the South of Russia - from the beginning of February, in order to plant it as early as 2-3 decades of April.

Middle lane (Moscow region)

The optimal timing for planting peppers for seedlings in the Middle Lane (Moscow region) is the second half of February-early March, to plant in the ground in the second half of May.

The note! In Central Russia peppers and eggplants (masculine) it is customary to plant seedlingsFebruary 23 (men's holiday), a tomatoes - March 8 (women's day).

Without a doubt, according to the rules of the Russian language, "tomato" is a masculine vegetable. However, among the people, its seeds are conventionally called female names ("tomato", "tomato") only in order to make it easier to remember when to sow, timing the sowing to the women's holiday.

Leningrad region

In the conditions of an even shorter summer season, in the Leningrad region, sowing pepper should be started a little later (about 1-2 weeks) than in the Middle Lane, since it will not be possible to plant it in the ground until June. That is why sowing should be done in the first half of March.

Advice! In the middle lane and more northern regions, onlyearly and mid-season varieties pepper, the late ones may simply not have time to give a full harvest.

Siberia and the Urals

In the Urals and Siberia, it makes no sense to rush to plant pepper for seedlings: it is worth starting to sow it not earlier than 1-2 decades of March, in order to plant it in the ground in June.

According to the lunar calendar in 2021 year

During the ascending moon (from new moon to full moon), the activity of growth processes in peppers increases (juices go up from the roots, while for root crops, on the contrary, a reverse process is required), which has a beneficial effect on their development.

According to the lunar calendar for 2021, auspicious daysfor sowing peppers for seedlings are:

• in February - 1-3, 14-20, 28, 29;
• in March - 4-6, 8, 11, 12-14, 21-23;
• in April - 1, 2, 9-11, 17-20;
• in May - 2-4, 6, 9-12, 15-22, 29-31;
• in June - 2-4, 7-9.

However, it is not always possible to sow on favorable days, therefore it is important to take into account the periods of the Full Moon and New moonswhen sowing pepper (like any other crops) is strongly discouraged. And also the period when the Moon is in Aquarius, because it is a barren and dry sign - in italics.

So, unfavorable daysaccording to the lunar calendar, for planting sweet peppers for seedlings in 2021 are:

• in February - 10-11, 27;
• in March - 9-10, 13, 28;
• in April - 5-6, 12, 27;
• in May - 2-4, 11, 26, 30-31;
• in June - 10, 24, 26-27.

How to pick a good variety of sweet peppers

Note! The site already has several detailed review articles about the most popular and best varieties of sweet peppers, which will definitely help you make the right choice:

• The best varieties of sweet bell peppers for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.
• Yellow and orange peppers.

Video: how to choose the right varieties of pepper seeds

How to plant peppers for seedlings and grow properly: a selection of materials

Suppose that you still chose the right timing, and now the very day has come when you decided to sow seeds for seedlings.

Note! About, how to properly sow pepper seeds for seedlings at home, as detailed as possiblein this material.

Seed preparation for sowing seedlings

The most complete information on the methods of pre-sowing preparation and processing of pepper seeds you'll findby this link.

Growing rules

Advice! The site already has a detailed article about how to properly grow pepper seedlings at home.

Picking

Attention!More about the procedure and subtleties peppers seedlings read here.

Top dressing

By the way!If your young plantsneed additional nutritionthen all information about feeding pepper seedlings you'll findin this article.

Thus, determining the most suitable timing for sowing pepper seeds for seedlings means making a significant contribution to the beginning of successful cultivation and obtaining a rich future harvest. Of course, it is also important to choose a good variety (hybrid) for sowing, properly prepare the seeds themselves, make a competent sowing, then perform a pick (in this case, transshipment). In addition, it is very useful to make the necessary fertilizing, that is, to seriously and conscientiously look after the seedlings before planting in the ground.

Video: when and how to sow pepper seeds for seedlings