Capsicum
Also known as: Bell peppers, Sweet peppers
📍 Zone 8b
📖 About
Small bushy plant about 40cm high. The seeds are reluctant to start germinating if temperatures drop at night. These are best sown in small trays in a warm, sheltered place: a small greenhouse if possible. Plant out when about 10 -12cm (4-5in) tall.
📐 Growing Information
Harvest Time
in 10-12 weeks. Cut fruit off with sharp knife. Compatible with (can grow beside): Egg plant (Aubergine), Nasturtiums, B
📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)
Active month
Not recommended
🗓️ Monthly Actions
January
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
February
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
March
🌿 Transplant
Plant out (transplant) seedlings
September
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
October
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
November
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
December
🪴 Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
🤝 Companion Planting
✅ Grows Well With
- with (can grow beside): Egg plant (Aubergine)
- Nasturtiums
- Basil
- Parsley
- Amaranth Small bushy plant about 40cm high