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Bell Pepper Growing Methods

Green Blocky Bell Pepper growing methods for 2008 and 2009.

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Updated:

March 23, 2023

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Photo: Tim Elkner, Penn State

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Site and
Production System

Transplant

Row spacing (center-to-center; feet)

In-row spacing (inches)

Irrigation

Staking

Fertility

Harvest

Western:
Plasticulture;

single row in 2008

double staggered row in 2009

6/2/2008

6/1/2009

Drip irrigation system; applied 1 acre-inch of water weekly

2008: no

2009: yes

2008: 133
lb/acre N,
133 lb/acre
P₂O₅, 134 lb/acre K₂O applied preplant;

2009: 87 lb/acre N applied preplant;
63
lb/acre N fertigated over the growing system; 344 lb/acre P₂O₅, 182 lb/acre K₂O applied preplant

7/31–
10/1/2008

8/3–
9/17/2009

Central:
Plasticulture

6/13/2008

5/20/2009

Drip irrigation system; applied 1 acre-inch of water weekly

75 lb/acre N, with 60% applied preplant and 40% fertigated over the growing season;
P₂O₅ and K₂O not applied based on soil test reports

7/25–
9/29/2008

8/7–
9/14/2009

Southeastern:
Plasticulture

6/3/2008

6/3/2009

Drip irrigation system; applied 1 acre-inch of water weekly

Yes

75 lb/acre N fertigated weekly beginning
2 weeks
after transplanting; P₂O₅ and K₂O applied throughout season based on tissue test results

7/29– 10/14/2008

8/3–
10/1/2009

At all sites, we used a plasticulture system with a single line of drip tape on each raised row covered with black plastic mulch. All sites had silt loam soils. We followed the Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Production Recommendations guide for pest management and harvested peppers when they reached maturity.

Reference: Pennsylvania Statewide Bell Pepper Cultivar Evaluation.

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