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Capsicum, commonly known as bell peppers, is a versatile plant that produces colourful, sweet capsicum fruit in shades of red, green, yellow, and orange. At All Green, our capsicum plants thrive in Melbourne’s climate, offering home gardeners an easy-to-grow vegetable perfect for salads, stir-fries, and roasting.
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All Green offers a variety of herbs and vegetables that are perfect for Melbourne gardens. Our capsicum plants are excellent for adding vibrant colours and fresh flavours to your garden and kitchen.
The best time to plant capsicum in Australia is late spring when the soil warms up. Planting capsicum in warmer months helps support faster germination and growth. Learn more about planting veggies in Melbourne specifically.
Capsicum plants generally take 10–12 weeks to produce mature fruit, with each capsicum plant producing multiple harvests over the growing season.
Yes, capsicum plants thrive in full sun. Placing them in a sunny spot ensures optimal growth, healthy leaves, and vibrant fruit.
To ensure healthy growth, plant capsicum in well-drained soil, keep the soil moist and protect from strong winds. Consistent care will lead to a bountiful harvest of colourful capsicum fruit. Learn more about growing capsicum in raised garden beds.
Yes, capsicums and chilli peppers are great companion plants and can be grown together in garden beds or pots. Just be sure to space the plants adequately to allow each one room to grow, as both need full sun and well-drained soil to thrive.
To start capsicum seeds in seed trays, fill the trays with a quality potting mix and sow seeds about 1 cm deep. Keep the soil moist and place the trays in a warm, sunny location or under grow lights. Once the seedlings have a few true leaves, they can be transplanted to larger pots or the garden.
