Amazing Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Peppers (Shimla Mirch) and Know How to Grow Shimla Mirch at Home

Amazing Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Peppers (Shimla Mirch) and Know How to Grow Shimla Mirch at Home

Benefits of Capsicum 

1. Good for Eyes

2. Burns more Calories

3. Anti-Cancer Benefits

4. Cardiovascular Benefits

5. Supports the Immune System

6. Great source of Vitamin B6 and Magnesium

7. Cures Iron Deficiency

8. High Silicon Supports Hair & Nails

9. Turns Skin Healthy & Youthful

10.Clears Skin Blemishes & Rashes

How to Grow Shimla Mirch at Home 

CASICUM TYPE

There are different varieties of this vegetable – green, yellow, red, white and even orange and purple though these are rare in India. The red colored ones are called Bombay while the yellow and the green are called the Orobelle and Indra respectively.

September or February would be a good time to plant the seeds.

SOWING & CARE

The capsicum plant bears fruit annually and a single plant can grow 4-6 units at a time. The soil should be loamy and well-drained in nature, neither too wet nor too dry. It can be a mixture of three equal parts of cocopeat, vermicompost, and sand. The seeds should be sprinkled half a cm deep in the soil & covered with the same. Make sure to keep the surface damp yet not too wet. The top of the pots can be covered with polyethylene or wet cloth & should be exposed to around 4 hours of bright sunlight daily for germination through direct sunlight can be harmful. In case the temperature shoots up, sprinkle water using a rose can. The soil should be well-fertilized with manure, garden compost, cooked tea leaves, and straw.

GROWTH & HARVEST

In about two weeks, the seeds are expected to germinate. Since the seedlings produce heavy leafy foliage as they grow, it is best to plant not more than one or two seedling in each pot at a gap of 15-20 cm. When the seedlings are around 10-15 cm long, they can be treated with a mild dose of fertilizer. Meanwhile, a mixture of detergent and water can be used to keep off bugs like aphids or whiteflies. Once the seedlings turn sturdy, they can be covered with a thin layer of neem oil which acts as an organic pesticide. Ensure that the temperature is maintained else the white flowers will wither off not bearing the fruit. The well-treated plants will bear fruit in around two months. Wait until they turn to their full color and size before plucking them. Even if plucked when a little unripe, they will ripen if kept at a place which receives sunlight. The luscious sweet pepper is ready to spice up your kitchen and your taste buds as well!

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