Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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10 Sep 13 faye pitt (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi do capsicum plants like cow & chook manner? thanks
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15 Sep 13 ej (Australia - temperate climate)
Cow manure tends to have a low nutrient analysis because it comes from animals grazing on grass. This makes it great as a general purpose soil conditioner and great for phosphorous-sensitive native plants when it's well rotted. Raw Chook manure usually has the highest nutrient content and always has a higher nitrogen level, making it great for fertilising lawns and for use in the vegie garden. However, it needs to be mixed well with soil to reduce the impact of being over rich (hot). You don't need much. Note: High nitrogen levels can be a cause of Capsicum blossom-end rot which appears as sunken brown spots on the sides or end of the fruit.
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