There are many different types of peppers that one can grow in their garden. So far I have tried growing chocoloate bell peppers, growing shishito peppers and also growing ghost peppers. Considering how often I use it in my recipes, I had not tried growing paprika yet. Therefore this season, I am going to give it a try.

The good news is that they are easy to grow and also require very little care and maintenance. Although they can be grown as perennials, most gardeners prefer to go the annual route. Paprika peppers (capsicum annuum) is rich in vitamin A and C. Of the many varieties available such as Alma and Kalosca, the red ones tend to be sweet whilst the golden-yellow or brown ones are hot.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• paprika seeds
• compost
• seedling tray
• organic fertilizer (optional)

Since paprika plants do not do well in colder temperatures below 50 degrees F, it is recommended that you transplant them a few weeks after the last frost. The seeds will also take longer to germinate as paprika is a long season plant, so be patient. The ideal soil should be fertile and well draining.

As long as you use fertile soil, fertilization is not necessary. Maintain a good water balance at all times, to promote growth. Pest and diseases to keep an eye out for are blossom end rot, leaf blights as well as aphids. They will be ready to harvest once they turn the full color of the mature fruit. At which time you can enjoy fresh or dry them to preserve them for future use.

You can get more information on the Gardening Channel blog, here…

How To Grow Paprika Peppers

You can watch the video below on how to grow paprika…

You can watch the video below on how to grow paprika pepper indoors…

You can watch the video below on how to grow organic paprika in your home garden…

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