Benefit from pepper cultivation
The nickname for the peppers is Capsicum annum. The origin of this crop is the South American continent. Here in this country they are grown in the provinces of Iringa, Tanga (Lushoto), Mbeya, Ruvuma, Tabora and Arusha. Hoho is used to make natural pigments of foods that are currently more popular than chemicals, and they also add flavor and aroma to foods. So it is used in food processing industries, for home recipes. But also chilli peppers Contains essential nutrients in the body such as iron, vitamin A and C.
Characteristics of this crop.
The crop is the product of a mild pepper plant, its fruit is very round and can be upright,.
Location and climate suitable for this cultivation
Holes thrive in seawater up to 2,000 meters with an average rainfall of mm.600-1,250 and an average temperature of 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, fertile, waterproof, and humid ( pH) between 5.0-6.5 is most effective. But remember Irrigation is important when there is less rain.
Nursery preparation for this farm yard.
Choose an area in low-lying and fertile land. Land should be rested without cultivation of community crops of peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, etc. to avoid pest and disease attacks.
Prepare the nursery before the rainy season. Prepare four furrows with an average height of 10 m each and a width of 1 meter to develop seedlings sufficient for one acre.
Leave a half meter path between the ridge and the embankment. Water enough water one day before seeding and continue watering depending on weather and soil conditions. Fit the seed onto the line, the distance between the row and the line is 10 cm and the depth of sm1. About half a kilo of seed is enough for one hectare. Keep mulch in the nursery or use black nylon to retain moisture and prevent weeds germination.
Field preparation for this cultivation
The field is well drained and has ridges to conserve moisture and facilitate irrigation. The bumps can be large or small depending on the needs of the farmer. Large ridges are planted in two rows and small ridges are planted in one row.
Access to seed
The seeds used are hybrids that are sold in agricultural inputs nationwide. It is not advisable to use seed from last season's crop as the quality of paprika will deteriorate and thus destroy the market it is advisable to buy quality seeds.
How to plant seedlings in the field
Seeds are nurtured and grown in the nursery for 6-8 weeks and the seedlings are transplanted into the field at a height of 6-10 cm. Water the nursery before transferring seedlings. Plant in the field of sm.75-90 between the seedlings to sm.90-105 between rows, an average of 12,500 seedlings will be available per hectare. Apply compost to 25-37 tonnes per hectare 1-2 weeks before transplanting seedlings, or 560-670 kilograms of NPK (industrial fertilizer) per hectare in a ratio of 4: 7: 7 in poorly drained soil.
Serving the farm
Weeding should be done as soon as the weeds emerge from the field. Watering should be done just as with other crops such as tomatoes. Apply fertilizer to 140 kg of SA or CAN per hectare especially when the plant is producing fruit for maximum fruit and long harvest (up to 10 months).
Diseases and pests.
Insects
• Bedroom training
• Diarrhea
• Leaf miner
Control: Use permethrin medication
Diseases
• Root rot
• Moisture of leaves
• People
Control: Cut the grass off the nursery before sowing the seeds.
Replace the non-community crop of peppers.
Harvesting.
The first fruits are ready to be harvested from 2-3 months after transplantation; fruits that are well matured and have a red color are harvested. 30-80 fruits are obtained from one plant.
The quality of the crop increases depending on its color level whether it is red or yellow. A yield of 3.5 tonnes per hectare is available. After harvesting water, spray (if necessary) and apply fertilizer to increase subsequent production.
Processing.
Soybeans are sold if they are still fresh unlike other chili varieties that can be dried and processed then sold later.
Pepper market there
Coconut market exists nationwide in major markets and even genera, hoho is mainly used as a ingredient for cooking various recipes or for dipping. The biggest problem that farmers face is the lack of a reliable market both locally and overseas, crops can rot in the field or on the road due to transport problems, especially in rural areas where rainfall is not possible.
