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30 Dec 16, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate)

My long capsicums have developed soft brown spots & streaks. It doesn't look like the pictures I've seen of blossom end rot, And the local nursery said I had a fungal problem, I've sprayed with an eco fungicide however the problem is getting worse. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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18 Dec 16, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm just wondering whether capsicum plant can survive over winter?

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08 Jan 17, Bob Bradley (Australia - temperate climate)

I have a capsicum plant that is now 3 years old and producing a bumper crop so they certainly can withstand an Adelaide winter. Cheers.

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20 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Capsicums, like tomatoes, are perennial and will last over winter in a frost free area. We mostly treat them as an annual for convenience. they can get untidy into their second year. if you have healthy plants and no frost there is no reason why you can't cut the plants back or remove the 'leggy' bits and let them keep growing. The other reason we normally treat them as annuals is so we can plant them each year in fresh soil and reduce the effect of any soil-born diseases. Trust this helps.

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17 Dec 16, Denise (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Can I grow capsicum in the same soil that I grew tomato's in last year.

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20 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Capsicums belong to the Solanum family which also includes - potatoes, tomatoes and egg plant (aubergine). They are all susceptible to the same diseases with varying degrees so it is better to plant them in a new location. This is called crop rotation and prevents the build up of soil born diseases and pests. If you have no alternative, replenish the soil with good compost and use a liquid amendment like Seasol to ensure strong healtrhy plants. it's worth a try. Trust this helps.

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05 Dec 16, Julie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I picked my first capsicum they looked fine on the outside but when i cut them they were full of small maggots what should i do.

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24 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

These maggots are fruit fly larvae. As an alternative to chemical sprays you could cover the whole plant with fly mesh or tuille to stop the adult flies from laying their eggs in the fruit. Trust this helps.

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29 Oct 16, Vanessa (Australia - temperate climate)

Can i plant capsicum seeds direct in the garden bed now that its a bit warmer?

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20 Oct 16, Michelle Kidd (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I've tried growing capsicum over the last few years but they are always bitter. How do we sweeten them up please? Cheers, Michelle.

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