Growing Chilli peppers, also Hot peppers
Capsicum sp. : Solanaceae / the nightshade family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | ||||||||||
| T | T |
(Best months for growing Chilli peppers in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)
- S = Plant undercover in seed trays
- T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
September: After risk of frosts
- 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 18°C and 35°C.
- Space plants: 40 - 50 cm apart
- Harvest in 9-11 weeks. Wear gloves to pick 'hot' chillies.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Best grown in a separate bed as chillies need plenty of light and air circulation.
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