In recent years, many farmers have interplanted waxy corn with peppers when planting peppers. This method does not affect the yield of peppers and can increase production and income. So what are the benefits of interplanting peppers and waxy corn? I think answering this question can satisfy the questions raised by netizens above.
First: First of all, the impact of pepper interplanting with waxy corn on pepper yield is minimal and can be ignored. Compared with planting peppers per acre alone, you can harvest about 400 pounds more waxy corn. What's even more gratifying is that interplanting peppers with waxy corn in the middle and late stages of growth can reduce the occurrence of sunburn and viral diseases.
Second: There are "three fears" in the growth process of peppers. Friends with planting experience all know this. They are afraid of waterlogging, high temperature, and high humidity. If encountering high temperature and high humidity, peppers will fall off leaves, flowers, and fruits in large areas. These problems have always been the most troublesome for farmers. Interplanting peppers with waxy corn can resist flooding through the corn's strong root system ability to absorb water. Not to mention using the height of the corn to provide shade and regulate temperature for the peppers. A microclimate is formed in the fields that is conducive to the growth of peppers.
Third: Waxy corn is a sweet crop, and pests like sweetness. Therefore, after interplanting, the occurrence of pepper diseases and insect pests can be effectively prevented. According to planting experience, the peppers produced in this way have thick flesh, good coloring, fewer diseased peppers, and extremely high yields. Generally, the yield per mu can produce about 4,800 kilograms of fresh peppers and about 1,000 kilograms of dried peppers. At the same time, about 400 kilograms of fresh corn can be harvested, which improves economic benefits.
Fourth: Interplanting peppers and waxy corn has a certain complementary effect on the nutrients in the soil. We only need to meet the fertilization effect of peppers, and at the same time, we also meet the fertilization needs of waxy corn. Corn is a light-loving crop. During the growth process of waxy corn, it needs sufficient light to develop well. Peppers are interplanted with waxy corn. Because of the different heights, corn can fully receive light and can also provide shade for peppers. It can reduce the occurrence of sunburn disease in peppers.
To sum up, the interplanting of peppers and waxy corn has all the benefits without any harm. Increasing agricultural production and income is a subject that the majority of scientific research institutes and agricultural technicians continue to study and study. It is hoped that more experience and practice can be taken from and used by the people.