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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22 Dec 18, David Maunder (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Do they need fertilising and if so what do you use
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02 Jan 19, Mem (New Zealand - temperate climate): Yes they do,I use wally's strawberry fertilizer and a general liquid feed every 2 weeks.Its also a good idea to make sure they get enough calcium as this can effect the fruit.They will produce fruit without feeding but it is generally small and you get much less.
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29 Dec 18, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): All plants need a good fertiliser base - best to do before planting. Ask at a nursery or Bunnings etc. A good handful spread over a square meter or so - mix it in well a two weeks before planting. Or a good mixture of composted material dug in 2 weeks before.
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09 Dec 18, Robert (Australia - temperate climate): Will a single Capsicum plant bear fruit or do I need to plant multiple plants ?
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10 Dec 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): Can plant single but 2-3 might be better. Might be better to plant at end of summer than now in the hot and wet season.
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11 Nov 18, Scott (Australia - temperate climate): Do you need to stake them or can they grow up a frame work?
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12 Nov 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Stake or use a frame - but tie them to it.
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18 Oct 18, Helen (New Zealand - temperate climate): Just bought an orange lunchbox capsicum. Should I pinch out the top leaves to promote a more bushy plant?
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23 Oct 18, Mike (Australia - temperate climate): I don't know. If you had several plants you could try it on one. Fertilise and watering well should produce a good bushy plant.
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11 Oct 18, Katherine (New Zealand - temperate climate): Other than basil is there anything else i can plant with capsicum like lettace and radishes, spring onion? As they are going to be in raised gardens im trying to maximise space
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