In Vietnam, most family meals use chili to create a spicy taste and add flavor to delicious dishes. Therefore, growing chili at home is a very convenient method, saving time and money. Besides, the green – red peppers also create a highlight to help the garden become more lively and eye-catching.

How to grow chili plants from seeds at home is quite simple, does not take much time and is very successful. Even busy people, young people who are not too meticulous can do it. With the main ingredient from chili seeds, taking a few more basic steps will quickly harvest hot and delicious chili peppers. For detailed step-by-step instructions, Cleanipedia invites you to refer below.

How to successfully grow chili plants from seeds , you must first choose the right seeds . Please determine the type of chili you like or according to the purpose of use to choose the seeds and chili peppers. For example, if the family likes spicy food, mainly wants to make spices, then choose dangerous chili, horn chili, sky chili, etc. And if it is a priority to grow chili to decorate living space, as a condiment. but not too spicy, you can choose bell peppers, sweet peppers, …

You can buy well-ripened peppers, firm hands, then split the seeds, soak with chrysanthemum tea or warm hydrogen peroxide to disinfect before planting. However, buying pepper seeds that have been processed directly at agricultural supply stores will be more secure and faster.

As for the soil, you should choose the best loose soil. Agricultural supply stores will also have this type of soil for you to easily find and buy. In addition, you can use the soil in the field, mixed with bean pods or rice husks to grow chili plants.

• Step 1 : After buying the seeds, you soak the seeds with water at the ratio of 2 parts boiling water and 3 parts cold water.
• Step 2 : About 6 to 10 hours, when the fangs are cracked, sow them directly into pots, small trays, cups of water,… You can use many different items to grow chili seeds, but Note that the items must have good drainage holes.
• Step 3 : When the tree is about 15cm tall, we move the big, healthy trees to bigger pots. In the first few days of transferring pots, the plants should be placed out in the sun for about 3 hours/day to allow the plants to adapt first. After about a week, completely leave the plant in the garden.
• Step 4 : When the tree has reached a height of about 25cm, you proceed to prune the branches and leaves below the branch to help the tree open up the roots and develop more foliage.
• Step 5 : After about 2 months, if you take good care of the chili plant from the seed above, the plant will flower. At this stage, you should actively fertilize and self-pollinate flowers to quickly produce many delicious fruits.
• Step 6 : By the 3rd month from sowing, the tree will produce the first fruit. Patiently take care and wait for another 20-30 days before you can harvest the results!

After planting, the plant must be placed in a cool place, exposed to light sunlight. If there is no sun, little sunshine, you can put the plant under the light to help the plant grow well. And don’t forget to water every day for the tree to grow and quickly bear fruit!