Capsicums are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals. Long Sweet Yellow produces masses of tapered lime-green fruit, maturing to golden yellow. California Wonder has large, sweet, bell-shaped fruit maturing from dark green to red. The high yielding Sweet Red has long green fruit, maturing to purple then dark red. Use in salads, Asian and Mediterranean dishes.
Planting Position | FULL SUN |
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Height | 30cm - 60cm approx. |
Spacing | 30cm apart |
Seasons | SPRING - SUMMER |
Harvest | 8-14 weeks |
Fertilising | Use slow release fertiliser prior to planting |
Watering | Water regularly |
Tolerance | Frost sensitive |
Grow Tip | Cultivate well drained soil before planting. Apply liquid fertiliser to young and fruiting plants. Protect from snails. Mulch Well. |
Companion Planting | Plant with tomatoes, pea, spinach, silverbeet, carrot and onion. |
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