How to Grow Goliath Pepper Using a Hydroponic System for Beginners
Basic Data
- ☀ Ideal Temperature: Goliath Pepper prefers temperatures between 70°F to 80°F.
- 🌱 Germination Time: Typically takes 10 to 21 days to germinate.
- 📅 Time to Maturity: Begins to produce fruit in about 75 to 90 days.
Germination Steps
- Step 1: Soak the planting sponge and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Step 2: Place Goliath Pepper seeds into the damp sponge.
- Step 3: Maintain a warm environment until seeds germinate.
- Step 4: Move the sponge with the sprouted seeds to the vertical hydroponic system.
Growing Process
Light Requirements Table
| Stage | Light Duration | Light Spectrum | Light Intensity |
| Germination | Not required | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Seedling | 14-16 hours/day | Full spectrum | 200-300 µmol/m²/s |
| Vegetative | 16-18 hours/day | Full spectrum | 300-500 µmol/m²/s |
| Mature | 16-18 hours/day | Full spectrum, more Red | 300-500 µmol/m²/s |
- 💧 Water Pump Volume and Duration: Set to cycle every 15 minutes.
- 🔧 pH Value: 6.0 to 6.5.
- 🍼 Nutrient Ratio:
- Nitrogen: 200 parts per million
- Phosphorus: 150 parts per million
- Potassium: 250 parts per million
- Calcium: 175 parts per million
- Magnesium: 75 parts per million
- Trace Elements: Include Iron, Manganese, Zinc at 2 parts per million each as needed.
Plant Benefits
- Large Fruit Size: Goliath Peppers are known for their large size and hefty weight.
- Flavorful: Offers a sweet and robust flavor, ideal for fresh consumption and cooking.
- High Yield: Produces a substantial number of peppers per plant, making it very productive.
Conclusion
Goliath Pepper is an excellent choice for those new to hydroponics who are looking to grow large, flavorful peppers. These peppers require careful attention to light and nutrients but reward the grower with abundant, delicious fruits. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting these impressive peppers from your hydroponic garden.