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05 Dec 08, robyn (Australia - tropical climate)

Our capsicum plants grow lush and fast. The fruit gets to be about half size, then gets a sudden large soft spot which rots. They are in raised beds with well composted, mushroom compost, soil.

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09 Nov 08, Wendy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

How long does it usually take for the seeds to sprout?

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25 Oct 08, julie (Australia - temperate climate)

where do i buy crocodile manure

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21 Oct 08, Wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

What is best to spray my capsicum with. There is something attacking the leaves?

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17 Oct 08, Barbara in Lane Cove (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Lucy, If you are growing capsicum in pots then probably not enough room for courgettes as well. I put courgette in its own big pot - courgette likes air circulating around it to keep down the powdery mildew (a big problem here in our wet summer).

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13 Oct 08, Terry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can I use the seeds out of commercially grown capsicums to start with? If so, how do I start? do I have to dry them first. Terry.

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11 Oct 08, Jack Zheng (Australia - temperate climate)

Mary Ann, can you please tell me the special soil mix and where can I buy crocodile manure?

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26 Aug 08, diane (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in melbourne msth west area and was wondering if i would be able to grow capsicums here ??

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02 Dec 12, sean (Australia - tropical climate)

indeed you can grow capsicum melb way diane im geelong way we have simalar weather i have had no trouble my friend ive had a plant last me 5 years every year more fruit green capsicum may have lived longer its life was cut short due to children breaking limbs.

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16 Apr 11, Katelyn (Australia - tropical climate)

This will be the 7th year of Capsicum farming on the same property although this year we’ve had some trouble with weather conditions. We had approximately 21 inches of rain recently which has stunted the growth of the plants and fruit. Although my question refers to why some of the plants have recovered better than others when they are in the same soil exposed to the same conditions, water and chemicals. Yet the difference from one row to the next, a mere three feet apart is very clear that some have more resistance than others, what can cause this and how can I improve the overall recovery?

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