How to grow capsicum in a garden
Capsicums are the sweet cousins of chilies, so if you can’t handle the heat, grow capsicums instead! They’re a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C, so they’re great for your health and look fab in the garden, too. Also, did you know the only difference between green and red fruit is maturity? Red is more mature and sweeter - all the more reason to leave them on the plant until ripe for picking!
Easiest & Fastest way to grow Bell Pepper| Capsicum from Fresh Seeds at home
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Easiest & Fastest way to grow Bell Pepper| Capsicum from Fresh Seeds at home |
How to grow capsicum in a garden
- Choose a spot that receives plenty of sun
and is well protected from strong winds - Prior to planting, improve your soil by digging in Yates Thrive Natural Blood Bone with Seaweed.
- Sow seeds direct or start them in pots or trays filled with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant seedlings when 5-7cm high.
- As seedlings grow, feed weekly with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate and make sure they are well watered. A layer of organic mulch, such as pea or lucerne straw will help hold moisture in the soil
Easiest & Fastest way to grow Bell Pepper| Capsicum from Fresh Seeds at home
How to grow capsicum in a pot
- Choose a good-sized pot, at least 500mm diameter, and position it in a sunny spot that’s well protected from strong winds
- Fill seed raising trays with Yates Black Magic Seed Mixing Mix, sow seeds, firm down and keep moist. Once seedlings are 5-7cm tall, fill the pot with Yates Premium Potting Mix and transplant one plant per pot as it will need room to grow.
- Feed seedlings weekly with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
Growing tips
Capsicums are usually self-supporting but heavy crops may require some support for the plants. Take care when hammering in stakes – keep them well outside the root area.
In areas with really hot summers, consider using a 30-50 percent shade cloth to prevent sun-scald.
