Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

Capsicum annuum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
							S	S	S	S
									T	T

(Best months for growing Capsicum in Australia - temperate regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings

August: Sow in pots

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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05 Jan 09, Diane (Australia - temperate climate): I have the same problem as Robyn - large soft spot rotting on capsicums - any clues?
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28 Dec 08, Rob (Australia - cool/mountain climate): My capsicum plants are growing really well, but as soon as the flower has fininshed a black area appears on the stem above and below where the flower joins the plant and it falls off. What could be wrong and how can I stop it please?
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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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Ive had capsicums and chillies over winter and they usually come good once it warms up. I prune them back and when it gets warmer you should find new leaves starting to emerge. Give it a good feed. The old leaves will eventually drop off. I had a chilli plant live for several years in a pot.

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