Growth of four types of Capsicum spp. in substrates under a protected environment

• Francisco Higinio Ruiz-Espinoza Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Departamento Académico de Agronomía. La Paz, Baja California Sur. México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0815-3007
• Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Ortiz Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria. Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, San Luis Potosí. México http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4813-5812
• Félix Alfredo Beltrán-Morales Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Departamento Académico de Agronomía. La Paz, Baja California Sur. México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9446-3916
• Fernando de Jesús Carballo-Méndez Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Departamento Académico de Agronomía. La Paz, Baja California Sur. México http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8080-2668

Keywords: Capsicum annuum L., Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav., perlite, sand

Abstract

Plant growth depends on environmental conditions, management conditions and soil conditions, which is why in this research we evaluated the growth of chili peppers in a sand-based substrate, under a protected environment. The treatments evaluated were: 1) soil (control), 2) sand, 3) sand-perlite (4:1) and 4) sand-perlite (1.5:1), which were established under a completely randomized design with six replications. The species used were Capsicum annuum L. Hungarian, serrano and jalapeño types, and Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav. apple type. The sand-perlite mixtures benefited the growth of the chili peppers, with respect to soil and sand. Therefore, sand-perlite mixtures should be considered as an alternative to produce chili peppers in containers.

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