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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.

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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.

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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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03 Apr 18, Rita Hochfellner (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

When plants are still very small (after planting them in field) should the small peppers be removed for plant to grow a bit bigger and stronger?? the plants are about 10cm high and already have little peppers on, looking forward to hearing from you speedily, have a super day further regards Rita

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26 Mar 18, Steph (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Ive planted my capsicum in Feb this year and they have grown nicely however they are pretty much the same size (the plant itself) and have been for about 3 weeks. Still quite small. They are healthy just really small still (approx 15cm high) is there anything I need to do to keep them growing. With a harvest est. In May, I just do see them being big enough to grow the harvest.

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21 Mar 18, (Australia - temperate climate)

what weather conditions do capsicum plants grow in. do they grow better in the sun or the shade?

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23 Mar 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

They need sun and I believe in the warmer weather to pollinate.

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18 Feb 18, Ken (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I planted well developed "red" capsicum seedlings mid November on well drained fertile soil. The plants grew vigorousely and needed staking. Most of the fruit showed white patches which enlarge with time an some were attacked by wasps and possibly birds. What might becthe cause?

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12 Feb 18, Paiseelee Hape (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Will the plant keep growing after picking

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13 Feb 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Most vegetables are annual - germinate - grow - fruit/seed and then die. The cycle of life.

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