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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29 Mar 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4a climate): If you start with good friable soil that has had some compost/composted manures in it that should be all that is required.
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23 Feb 22, Joan Markby (Australia - temperate climate): Do green capsicums turn red.or are they different varieties
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25 Feb 22, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Yes, your capsicums will change colour as they ripen. Varieties are red, yellow, orange when ripe.
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07 Nov 21, Pam (USA - Zone 10a climate): My bell peppers are still producing from summer. Not nearly as much, but they are still holding their own. Based on the chart I should be planting undercover in seed trays. Should I have pulled out these bell pepper plants at the end of summer? Will they continue to produce until the frost hits them???? curious
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10 Nov 21, (USA - Zone 5a climate): I would keep them if they are still producing good crop.
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21 Aug 22, Sandra (USA - Zone 10b climate): Peppers can live for a couple of years; if your plants are still alive through the winter, they should produce the next year. If it snows out, bring them in where it’s cozy as long as they live they will produce I think a maximum of four years depending on the health and care of the plant.
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19 Sep 21, Robin Mendelson (USA - Zone 11a climate): What bulbs can I plant indoors in south Florida?
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22 Mar 21, Renee Gronow (Australia - temperate climate): First time question, new to planting and growing home grown vegetables. But have noticed my capsicum plants have black spots
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30 Jan 21, Solomon Mareme Seepe (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Where should I get capsicum chemical in South Africa around Johannesburg?
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23 Jan 21, Vickie (Australia - temperate climate): First time growing mini yellow capsicum. There are heaps on the Bush mainly green going to orange. When do I pick them
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