Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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Not recommended for growing in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 8 - 20 inches apart
Harvest in 10-12 weeks. Cut fruit off with sharp knife.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Egg plant (Aubergine), Nasturtiums, Basil, Parsley, Amaranth

Your comments and tips

17 Jan 19, Mike Logan (New Zealand - temperate climate): Look up website biobees about pollination of capsicums. No don't pick fruit off.
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10 Dec 19, Jenny Cathcart (New Zealand - temperate climate): Should laterals be picked off capsicums? Thank you.
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26 Apr 20, Kath (New Zealand - temperate climate): I have a green and yellow bell pepper plant that are still producing, although the yellow ones are black and I’m not sure if they will turn yellow. Shouldn’t they have finished producing by now? We are still getting some sunny days but the days are shorter and cooler, I’m just wondering if these peppers will reach maturity now we are in Autumn?
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28 Apr 20, Anon (New Zealand - temperate climate): If you have had a good/great crop I would be happy with that. They may produce but what is the quality like?
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