Pepper (Capsicum and Chilli) Farming Program/ Planting Guide
Published Jul 21, 2024
PEPPER PROGRAM
We have different pepper seeds varieties ranging from open pollinated (OPVs) to hybrids. Here is a link to our pepper seeds portfolio: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=pepper
An acre requires about 100- 125g (10,000- 12,000 seeds).
Nursery:
Peppers generally take about 45 days in the nursery.
- At sowing: Confidor 10g/20l (soil drench)
- After 7 days: Confidor 5g/20 + Ridomil 40g/20l
- After 7 days: Confidor 5g/20 + Ridomil 40g/20l
- After 10 days: Confidor 5g/20 + Ridomil 40g/20l
- After 10 days: Confidor 5g/20l + Miravis Duo 15ml/20l
Mazao Plenty Starter Plus foliar fertilizer should be applied in between the above sprays at 40ml/20l.
For more information on nursery establishment and management, refer to https://agropests.co.ke/blog/how-to-prepare-and-manage-seedling-nursery
Seedbed:
Incorporating well composed manure to the top soil/ planting holes prior to transplanting will be an added advantage (preferably cow/goat manure).
Here is an ideal planting guide for pepper:
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NOTES:
- AFTER THE LAST APPLICATION, REPEAT WEEK 6-14 ACTIVITIES UNTIL THE FINAL HARVESTING IS DONE
- The spraying intervals may vary depending on disease and pest pressure.
- Feeding regime may also change depending on the general outlook of your crops/ soil test results.
- Other cultural farm practices, other than inputs, will also influence production. General care is thus needed to be observed.
- It is recommended to also include adjuvants/sticker in your sprays to enhance effectiveness, especially during rainy seasons. Aquastick, Aquawet or Integra may be used.
PRODUCT LINKS TO AGROPESTS E-COMMERCE:
Confidor: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=confidor
Ridomil: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Ridomil
Miravis Duo: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=miravis%20duo
Starter plus: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=starter%20plus
DAP: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=DAP
Yara Power: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=YaraMila%20Power
Systema: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Systema
Goldazim: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Goldazim
Pegasus: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=pegasus
Score: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Score
CAN: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=CAN
Match: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Match
Marshal: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=marshal
Vegetative Plus: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=vegetative%20plus
Uster top: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=uster%20top
Mastercop: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Mastercop
Rapid: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Rapid
YaraMila Winner: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=YaraMila%20Winner
Nitrabor: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Nitrabor
NPK 17.17.17: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=NPK%2017.17.17
Nordox Express: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Nordox%20express
Macro pro: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Macro%20pro
Engeo: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Engeo
Topguard: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Topguard
Calmagzinc: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=calmagzinc
Luna Sensation: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=luna%20sensation
Emmaron: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Emmaron
Orbea Opti: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=orbea%20opti
Karate Zeon: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Karate%20Zeon
Sure K: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=sure%20k
Ortiva: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Ortiva
Dynamec: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Dynamec
Aster Extrim: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=Aster%20Extrim
Aquawet: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=aquawet
Integra: https://agropests.co.ke/products?s=integra