 Fertilization Requirements of the Plant:
|
Growth stage |
Nitrogen
kg/ha/day |
Phosphorus
kg/ha/day |
Potassium
kg/ha/day |
|
Planting to first blossom |
*4.0 |
1.0-1.5 |
2.0-3.0 |
|
Fruit development to harvest |
4.5 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
|
Harvest at red stage |
4.5 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
|
Pollination:
In order to achieve the aim of extended fruit
bearing, and for this purpose to create enough foliage at the initial
stages of the growth, it is necessary to remove blossoms at first and
second levels and, depending on the development, perhaps also at the
third level. This can be done manually or by shading, which causes the
blossoms to drop off.
|
The desired
radiation level inside the structure is 800-1000 micro-Einstein during
the middle of the day. When radiation is too strong, the dropping of
flowers can be achieved with a 30-40% shade net during a number of weeks
from planting. Another method is to apply a light whitewash to the roof.
For improved pollination and fruit setting, it is recommended to shake
the plants. This will also increase the size of the fruit and improve
their quality.
Harvesting:
Harvesting should take place when
the evening dew has already dried but before the fruit warm up. The
picked fruit should be immediately shaded. Fruit should be stored at
8°C. When marketing of red fruit is required, picking should take place
when 70% of the fruit surface area has changed color. If the distance to
the market is short and temperatures not too high, it is preferable to
pick when 90% of the fruit surface has changed color. |
