Mahlatse Matlakana owner of the 8 hectare green pepper farm in Blouberg Green peppers like plenty of sunlight and moist, warm soil. If using seed, plant under a shelter about 8 weeks before you anticipate the last frost in your area, then transplant. Step 1 : Loosen the soil deeply and mix in fertiliser, manure or compost thoroughly and evenly using a rake. For best results, add a dressing of organic fertiliser. Use one handful of fertiliser to every 1m 2 or four handfuls of manure or compost. Draw the ridges and furrows at least 1m apart. Plant the seedlings at least 40cm apart along the waterline on the ridges. Stakes will keep the plants upright. Step 2 : Plant your seedlings about three weeks after the last frost. Draw the ridges and furrows at least 1m apart. Plant the seedlings at least 40cm apart along the waterline on the ridges (not the top). Step 3 : Always water the roots, never the peppers. You can do this by using flood or drip irrigation . If the peppers get to
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