Grow Sweet Pepper for bigger income

Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) also known as capsicum, kampana, or lara is the most widely used condiment all over the world.  It is consumed fresh, dried or processed.  Sweet pepper is a warm and dry season crop.  It germinates well at temperature of 20oC to 30oC and grows best at around 25o

VARIETY Code and Variety Days from Transplant Plant Fruit Shape Features  406 blue star 50 medium tall elongated bell continuous fruit set, uniform and smooth the fruit  411 big star 55 tall elongated bell large long bell, productive  412 beauty bell 50 dwarf bell medium thick wall, TMV tolerant  415 uranus 50 medium tall elongated bell productive TMV resistant  416 sunny star 50 medium tall elongated bell improved Ruby King type, TMV resistant  417 queen star 45 slightly dwarf long bell thin flesh, uniform size, high yielding, TMV tolerant  419 lucky star 50 medium tall cylindrical productive, suitable for fresh market  1287 neptune 50 medium tall long bell 16.5x7.0 fruit, thick flesh, resistant to TMV and CMV 1288 vega 45 slightly dwarf, spreading square thick flesh, good shipper, resistant to TMV and CMV CLIMATIC AND SOIL REQUIREMENTS Sweet pepper requires cool weather for best fruit quality, in low elevations, however, planting is the best from October to December.  In mid and high elevations, it can be grown throughout the year. Sweet pepper grows well in any type of soil with pH of 5.5 to 6.5.  Production is best, however, in deep loam soil with good fertility, easy irrigation, adequate drainage and plenty of sunshine. Sweet pepper should not be grown on the same soil year after year because of disease problems.  It is best to rotate the crop with rice, legume, sugarcane and corn. SEEDLING PRODUCTION One hectare requires 100-200 g of seeds, it is best to produce seedlings in nurseries and transplant 3-4 weeks later.  Prepare seedbeds by incorporating 2 - 4 kg of manure and 1-2 kg rice hull charcoal/m2.  Prepare 1m wide beds at any convenient length.  First, water the beds, then make lines across each bed at 7-10 cm apart.  Sow the seeds thinly if no pricking will be done. FERTILIZER To produce a good crop of sweet pepper, both manure and commercial fertilizer will be needed. Cover lightly with manure and mulch with rice hull.  In the case of hybrid seeds, prick to nursery trays soon after germination.  Provide temporary shade and harden seedlings one week before transplanting. LAND PREPARATION Prepare the area thoroughly.  For small areas, make plots 0.75-1m wide for two-row/plot planting.  In bigger areas, make furrows 0.5-0.75 m apart for single row planting.  Apply basal fertilizer at 5 - 7 bags/ha 14-14-14 and 5-10 tons/ha manure.  [This mixture will be cut in half or 50% when Miracle Soil Conditioner (MSC) is applied a day before fertilization and every 15 days].  Transplant at a spacing of 0.3 - 0.5 m between hills. Irrigation must be started immediately after transplanting. MULCHING Use mulch to control weeds and promote better growth.  Rice hull, rice straw or plastic may be used.  In case of the latter, make beds 1m wide and incorporate the required manure and fertilizer.  Spread the mulch so that it will cover the sides with soil. Plastic mulching is also important to prevent soil erosion during rainy season.  It also keeps the soil moist during the dry season and prevents sudden rises in temperature in the soil when its hot. It is necessary to remove all the side shoots below the first branch of the main stem to promote fruit setting. MAINTENANCE Irrigate weekly.  Weed 2-3 times during the growing season.  Weeds must be removed as early as possible by hand or using a sickle.  If using a hoe, do not hoe the soil too deep as this will damage the roots.  Hoeing should also not be done during the latter part of the growing season.  It is best to intercrop with other vegetables, such as kutsai, and garlic as well as marigold to help minimize the incidence of insect pests. Cultivation and weeding should be carried out before the first and second side-dressing.  Apply soil to cover the side-dressed fertilizer on the shoulders of the bed to facilitate the growth of roots and absorption of nutrients. Side-dress with urea (46-0-0) every two weeks at 5- 10 g/hill depending on plant growth.  At the onset of the fruiting, use a ratio of 1:1 mixture of 46-0-0 and 0-6 PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT Insect Pests/Diseases  Recommendation Aphids Intercropping; hot pepper spray, organophosphate Spider mites Intercropping; spray with miticide Cutworm Hot pepper spray; Bacillus thuringiensis Fruitfly Sanitation; fruitfly attractant Fruit and shoot borer Sanitation; hot pepper spray; synthetic pyrethroids Bacterial wilt Sanitation; use of resistant variety; avoidance Nematodes Application of chicken manure; Intercropping with marigold Anthracnose Crop rotation; sanitation, spray wrth Benlate Leaf spot diseases Sanitation; spray with Mancozeb. Benlate Virus diseases Refrain from smoking in the vicinity; rouging

HARVESTING

Start harvesting at 80-100 days from transplanting or 3 - 6 weeks after flowering.  Harvest mature green fruits or before it is reaches full maturity.

POST HARVEST

Sort fruits according to market standard and separate damaged fruits.  Fresh fruits can be stored up to five weeks at 4^oC and 95% humidity.

PRICE of MSC:

Customer Price:        
P1,000.00 per 1-liter bottle (SRP)

Distributor's Price:   P4,750.00 per set of 5 bottles (includes registration).  

HOW TO ORDER?

1.  Make a deposit payment at MLHUILLIER KWARTA PADALA in favor of JESUS VILLARIN QUIJANO (receiver), MAKATI CITY.

2.   Then, text me the KPTN or tracking number at 0929-4234-591 that you've deposited it already, your FULL NAME and ADDRESS.

4.   The product will be sent to your delivery address within 24 hours.