Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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

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: 20 - 50 cm apart
Harvest in 10-12 weeks. Cut fruit off with sharp knife.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Egg plant (Aubergine), Nasturtiums, Basil, Parsley, Amaranth

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19 Sep 21, Robin Mendelson (USA - Zone 11a climate): What bulbs can I plant indoors in south Florida?
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31 Jan 16, Robert Cragun (USA - Zone 6a climate): We live in central utah and have always had trouble getting bell peppers to grow to matuity..what are some good ways to get these finicky guys to mature?
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07 Jan 22, Sarah (USA - Zone 8a climate): I've had better luck growing them against the southern side of the house. That way the heat from the sun is bouncing back off the building onto the plants. You can also make a little wall around them to help heat them.
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What is best to spray my capsicum with. There is something attacking the leaves?

- Wayne

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