The yellow, red, and orange capsicum varieties are specifically made for greenhouses and if done in the open field they will perform poorly. These green house varieties are grown in the greenhouse because it has a controlled environment, and the care is different from that in the open field. These varieties can produce up to 6kgs per plant if well managed inside the green house. Some farmers may substitute greenhouses with shade nets, and the capsicums end up performing but not as well as those grown in the greenhouses. This is because shade nets are entirely covered with nets which only control the pests but when it comes to harsh weather conditions such as direct sunlight and high heat the nets are not of much use.
Green house capsicum varieties.
In capsicum farming there are different varieties, green house varieties specifically meant for green houses and open field varieties specifically meant for open fields. The yellow, red, and orange capsicum varieties are specifically made for greenhouses and if done in the open field they will perform poorly. This is because the breeders of the green house varieties have made them in a way that they are highly susceptible to pests and diseases and environmental conditions. These green house varieties are grown in the greenhouse because it has controlled conditions, a controlled environment, and the care is different from that in the open field. These varieties can produce up to 6kgs per plant if well managed.
Advantages of green houses over shade nets.
Some farmers may substitute greenhouses with shade nets for capsicum growing. The capsicums end up performing but not as well as those grown in the greenhouses. This is because shade nets are entirely covered with nets which only control the pests but when it comes to harsh weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, direct sunlight and high heat the nets are not of much use. Greenhouses have controlled conditions and a controlled environment.
