Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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08 Mar 14 ROBIN Glover (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I was given capsicum plants which were ready to plant out. They didn't grow any bigger than a foot high and only produced very small fruit. They were supposed to be a big plant with big fruit. I have them in a raised bed which was prepared with cow manure, hay and shredded paper with good soil. This is the second time I have tried to grow them. What could be the problem. Can anyone help me. Robin.
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23 Mar 14 Rod (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
G,day Robin i have found if i plant my capsicum and chile plants in pots around 20cm for one plant a larger pot will take two,mix a good fertilizer in for starters and a drink of liquid fertilizer weekly keep them moist i dont put a tray underneath just sit them on the dirt the bonus being you get the garden worms in your pots hope it works for you.
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