Description

• Red and Yellow bell peppers are one of the most popular vegetables in India. Capsicum plants are not only popular for their health benefits, but also popular for their medicinal properties.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Throughout the year Sowing Method: Seedling transplant Germination
• Temperature: 18-30°C Germination Time: 6 to 10 days Harvesting: 60 to 70 days from transplanting Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
• Soil – You can use loose, fertile, and well-drained soil for planting capsicum.
• Water – On summer days, the capsicum needs regular water and during the winter or rainy season, give water once in 2-3 days.
• Sunlight – Capsicum needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for the better growth of plants.
• Temperature – Ideal Capsicum growing temperature is 21-32°C temperature.
• Common pests – Pests such as whitefly, aphids, and spider mites attack plants and eat their leaves. And diseases like bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, and root rot infect capsicum plants. To avoid these insects or get rid of the disease, use neem oil.