Kamila Součková 21. 4. 2025 clock 2 minutes video
The factor that affects the growth of fetal plants and the harvest of their fruits is undoubtedly the soil and its pH. What kind of acidity versus alkalinity need different types of peppers?
Of course, it depends on the variety of peppers. But generally, peppers like more acidic soil. If you take care of them nicely, check and tune the pH level, at the time of harvest you will be pleased with a good yield and juicy taste. More acidic soil can increase the level of heat in individual fruits.
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Hot peppers – a scale of ideal pH
The thing is that different types of peppers, even if they fall into the same variety, require different levels of acidity. The pH value is between 0 and 14. Value 7, or exactly in the middle, then represents neutral. Under the surface of 7 acid environment, and everything above 7, on the contrary, alkaline.
Here’s an overview of ideal levels:
- Jalapeño These Mexican beauties need a pH range of 6.0 – 6.8
- Poblano It is one of the little hot varieties, their home is also Mexico: 5.5 – 7.0
- A variety of peppers Chinese on behalf of Habanero (The origin is from Central America and the Caribbean area) is one of the most hot peppers ever. 6.6 – 6.8
- Thai Red. This time the name refers to the origin in Thailand. 6.0 – 6.5
- Cayenne Pepper Red, by ours Cayenne pepper. 6,6 – 7,0
How to measure the pH level
There are test kits easily accessible in hobbymarekty. They contain a test tube, fill it with a soil sample, then you need to refill a little distilled water and add a test tablet. Indeed, who does not know, the most practical is to follow the attached instructions. The test kit contains a printed or on the package shown a range of colors, to which it is then sufficient to compare the color in the tube.
How to acid
What to do when the soil is alkaline or less acidic than how do we need for each type of peppers? We will increase acidity. As? Look at the acidic fertilizers such as aluminum sulphate, ammonium sulphate and iron sulfate. Those who make the path of organic acidification, the variant is peat, sawdust and compost. Vinegar is also an alternative.
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