Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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23 Apr 18 Erika kluge (Australia - temperate climate)
How do i know to take out the capsicum plant after a rather successful season..
18 May 18 David (Australia - temperate climate)
I read on this site years ago about a person who had 3 seasons off his/her plant. It thought that I might try the same. Next season will be my fourth. The fruit isn't as large as what you buy at the grocers but are quite acceptable and sweet. The plant will look ratty during the cooler months. Around September I start cutting off the ratty leaves that are close to new growth, being careful to leave enough large leaves to keep the plant growing. This might take 4-6 weeks of removing the old leaves. I also have to support the plant due to the quantity of fruit. Perhaps if I thinned out the fruit I would have larger capsicums. Just tried this for fun but the results have been pleasing.
24 Apr 18 Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When the yield drops off and fruit are becoming small, time to pull them out. A plant only has a limited cycle. A crop may take 12 weeks until it bears and then produce for 4-6 weeks and then that is the end of the cycle.
25 Aug 18 genna (Australia - temperate climate)
one of my capsicum plants will be in its 3rd summer this yr (2018-19). have had amazing fruit from it over the last two years. will see how it goes this year, but am sowing more for the season.
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