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 18°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 50 cm 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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27 Jul 20, colleen (USA - Zone 10b climate): If this happened suddenly, it was probably hornworm caterpillars--they can strip a plant almost overnight. I placed a bird feeder near my peppers and tomatoes, and birds are kindly taking care of the problem for me...but in the short run you might want to dust with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis). It's organic, considered highly safe, and will stop the caterpillars from feeding.
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27 Jul 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Probably some grub/caterpillar, look for killers of these at gardening centers or look up organic sprays on the internet.
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11 May 20, Andrew (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi ,when is the best time to plant peppers,as it is already nearing the winter season.
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12 May 20, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): the top of the page tells you.
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28 Apr 20, Egmo (Australia - temperate climate): Why do the young fruit fall off the capsicum bush ?
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26 Apr 20, Kath (New Zealand - temperate climate): I have a green and yellow bell pepper plant that are still producing, although the yellow ones are black and I’m not sure if they will turn yellow. Shouldn’t they have finished producing by now? We are still getting some sunny days but the days are shorter and cooler, I’m just wondering if these peppers will reach maturity now we are in Autumn?
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28 Apr 20, Anon (New Zealand - temperate climate): If you have had a good/great crop I would be happy with that. They may produce but what is the quality like?
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31 Mar 20, David harris (Australia - temperate climate): My capsicums have just been harvested, should I prune them back (can I prune them) and hope for another crop next season or pull them out and wait to plant seedlings next season.
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05 Apr 20, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate): Ive had the same plants in for 3 years and they reproduce every year. This is the best year yet.
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01 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Capsicums will produce over several weeks months. Generally you pull them out when finished.
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