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Alkarty Capsicum Seeds – Complete Guide
1. How to Grow from Seeds
- When to Sow: All year round; optimal soil temperature is 10–30?°C. Germination takes ~4–7 days :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Medium & Containers: Use seed trays with drainage. Fill cells with moist coco?peat :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Sowing Depth: Place 2–3 seeds per cell, barely covered (push in just under surface) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Germination: 6–8 days to sprout; then move trays to partial sunlight :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Leaf Development: Cotyledons in week two; true leaves shortly after :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Thinning: Around day 14, keep the strongest seedling in each cell :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
2. Care & Maintenance
Aspect | Recommendation |
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Light | Full sun in winter; partial shade in summer. |
Watering | Daily in summer; every alternate day in winter. Water gently at soil level. |
Support | Stake main stem to keep plant upright. |
Pest & Disease | Monitor early; treat promptly with suitable remedies. |
Transplanting | Re-pot seedlings (~10?cm pots) before moving outdoors or to larger containers. |
Harvest | Flowers by Month?3; fruit in 70–80?days; harvest continues for 4–5?months :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. |
3. Health Benefits & Advantages
- Nutrition: High in vitamins A & C, B6, K, folate, potassium, fiber :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Antioxidants: Rich in flavonoids, carotenoids & phenolic acids – good for reducing inflammation :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Metabolism & Weight: Capsaicin + fiber help boost metabolism and satiety.
- Immune & Heart: Vitamin C supports immunity; antioxidants support cardiovascular health.
- Cost-effective: Growing at home saves money and ensures fresh, controlled produce.
- Learning & Sustainability: Great for gardens; ideal for teaching plant care cycles.
4. Advantages of Alkarty Capsicum
- Extended harvest window (4–5 months) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- All-season growth in trays or pots.
- Organic control over soil and water.
- Compact and suitable for small spaces or balconies.
- Educational and environmentally friendly.