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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31 Jan 16, Robert Cragun (USA - Zone 6a climate): We live in central utah and have always had trouble getting bell peppers to grow to matuity..what are some good ways to get these finicky guys to mature?
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07 Jan 22, Sarah (USA - Zone 8a climate): I've had better luck growing them against the southern side of the house. That way the heat from the sun is bouncing back off the building onto the plants. You can also make a little wall around them to help heat them.
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30 Jan 16, Lil (Australia - temperate climate): I have a capsicum plant about 25cm tall with lots of flowers forming. Should I remove some of the flowers so the plant will grow bigger or not??? Thanks ahead for your comments :)
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28 Jan 16, Noel Eustace (Australia - temperate climate): Why does my capsicum fall off when half grown?
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17 Jan 16, Hazel (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): My green peppers takes long to produce fruit and the leaves looks wilted all the time .
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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): The soil may be nitrogen rich and lack phosphorus. Add aged compost to the planting bed. Alternatively, add some blood or bone meal.
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16 Jan 16, Betty (Australia - temperate climate): The leaves of capsicum plants have lots of holes. I caught some green worms. Are there any non-chemical ways to kill or prevent the further destroy? Many thanks.
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21 Jan 16, Louise (Australia - temperate climate): Look into companion planting, usually marigolds will do the trick but sure there are others.
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14 Jan 16, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): My green peppers take so long to produce veg . The leaves stays wilted . I water them and ferterlizers them on time .
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28 Dec 15, Bob (Australia - temperate climate): Planted 2 capsicum plants about 3 weeks ago 30 cms apart Seasolled twice a week . Initially grew from 150 cms to about 250 quickly and developed glowers but flowers withered and dropped off. Plants still looking healthy. Any suggestions
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