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Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

(Capsicum annuum)

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  S S P P              

(Best months for planting Capsicum in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays. P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.


  • Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 18°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 100 - 150 cm apart
  • Harvest in 10-12 weeks. Cut fruit off with sharp knife.
  • Compatible with: Egg plant (Aubergine), Nasturtiums, Basil, Parsley, Amaranth
  • 'Banana' capsicum
  • A yellow capsicum

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19 Jan 13, Emily (Australia - temperate climate)
the same thing has happened to me overnight! I once had a healthy, about 40cm plant, and now all I have is stalk. I hope that it can recover... I am not sure who did this to it either! Also had by Chilli plant attacked, where all the chillis were taken off and half eaten - they havnt touched the leaves.
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19 Nov 12, Nat (Australia - temperate climate)
My capsicums are tiny, haven't grown much at all, but the leaves are all turning inward/curling up.... HELP!!!
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23 Nov 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
try appling wuxal you can buy it at all good nerserys
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16 Nov 12, sandra (Australia - temperate climate)
I have capsicums in my garden, they are very healthy looking, but the fruit is small - maybe 4-5cm and start to ripen. the skin is very thin and full of seeds. what am I doing wrong?
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20 Oct 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
can u grow marigold around them?
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15 Oct 12, Angie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Might be suffering from lack of water if you are east coast. Suggest regular deep watering and see if that helps
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01 Oct 12, David (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi All, Can someone please tell me when planting capsicums in the garden do they reqiure full sun or can they be planted in part shade. Cheers
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02 Oct 12, alice (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi there, on the ticket that came with my capsicum plant it says full sun for at least six hours per day.
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01 Oct 12, Meagan (Australia - temperate climate)
My plant has been in the garden for about 6 months and has grown quite big. It did prduce some proper, edible fruit, but it's had lots of really little fruit on it for months now which just won't get bigger or go red. Should I trim, pull out or leave?
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16 Sep 12, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have had a capsicum plant growing for >12months, regularly flowering and producing fruit (not heaps at the same time, but constantly has one or two on the go).
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I am living in Sub-Tropical, Coffs Harbour. I would like some helpful advise in growing Capsicums in this Region. I have tried planting in the ground and in pots but have not had any success. Any tips would be great. Di

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