Capsicum sp.

A sweet bell pepper is a summer essential that is great for salsa and salads. Capsicum plants don’t need a lot of love and attention. It will grow well in confined spaces or pots and thrives with little watering. It will develop green and turn orange as it ripens

Best Use

Pots, tubs and window boxes

Planting Instructions

• Plant in well-drained, sheltered and sunny spot or in pots
• Add compost and a good general fertiliser
• Harvest in around 12 weeks
• Watch out for slugs and try our beer bait

Companion Plants

• Tomatoes
• Capsicum
• Eggplant
• Carrots
• Onions

Other varieties

Gardening Guide

The kaleidoscope of colourful capsicums

Burning Questions

How can I make sure my pepper and chili plants don’t die over winter?