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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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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23 Jun 17, Linda Botha (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Good evening. We live in Port Elizabeth in Broadwood/Charlo area. Grow Chillies successfully. I would like to know if I can trim my 2 meter bushes before spring to be able to yield in September. Enjoy your web site thank you.
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