Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

Capsicum annuum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Feb	Mar	Apr	May
S	S
		T	T
		P	P

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

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

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 64°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 8 - 20 inches 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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14 Feb 14, colin gardner (Australia - temperate climate): what is the life span of a capsican plant? if it is more than one season what would i have to do to get it ready for the next season
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08 Feb 14, Bronwyn (Australia - temperate climate): Is it possible for green capsicums to ripen off the plant?
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26 Jan 14, Reg Wade (Australia - temperate climate): l live in WAHGUNYAH (NEAR COROWA) and l would like to know is it to late to plant capsicum?
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26 Jan 14, Esmeralda (Australia - cool/mountain climate): in ACT - should I rip up my capsicums or will they survive the winter?
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19 Jan 14, Marc Bouw (Australia - temperate climate): Planted my capsicum a few weeks ago, they are doing well. Should I nip of the new flower buds to let them establish, if so, how long should I wait before I let produce? Thanks
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23 Mar 14, Rod (Australia - temperate climate): G,day Marc once the plants have flowers on them i normally trim the bottom ones of to give the middle and top flowers a go seems to work for me.
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14 Jan 14, Frank (Australia - temperate climate): My capsicum plants are about 20 cm high my problem is The flower formation happens but the bud drops off before The fruit develops can anyone help
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07 Feb 14, Paul (Australia - temperate climate): Yes having the same problem, Does anyone have any answers on this one
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19 Feb 14, julian (Australia - temperate climate): Very hot weather can shock the plant and cause the flowers to drop. It could also be magnesium or calcium deficiency. Try a couple of table spoons of epsom salts (for magnesium) around the base and some blood & bone (for calcium). Calcium will take a long time to uptake so be patient. good luck
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12 Jan 14, Paula (Australia - temperate climate): My capsicum plant is in a sunny position, but does not get the afternoon sun. It produces flowers and the early beginnings of fruit but they disappear. Is this possums?? I have just shrouded the plant with a plastic plant protecting bag, open at both ends. Will the plant ever fruit??
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