Capsicum - How to grow Chili Peppers from seed
EATING CAPSICUM
Capsicum peppers can be eaten cooked or raw.
Varieties of capsicum used in cooking are usually the Capsicum annuum and
Capsicum frutescens species of pepper.
PRESERVING CAPSICUM
Capsicum peppers can be preserved by pickling, drying or freezing.
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GROWING CAPSICUM PEPPER PLANTS
Capsicum.
(Chilies and Peppers.)
Capsicum, better known in the UK as Pepper - with the hotter varieties called Chilli Peppers, is a plant from nightshade family and is native to the Americas
The Capsicums are half hardy annuals raised from seeds each year in spring in a heated greenhouse.
The pepper plants have small white flowers in early summer, these are followed by highly coloured pepper fruits in late summer.
WHERE TO GROW CAPSICUM
Usually the best fruits are borne by pepper plants that are grown in a greenhouse.
Good results can also be achieved by growing chilli peppers on a sunny windowsill.
Capsicums or peppers may also be grown on a warm sunny border, planting being done in June.
HOW AND WHEN TO SOW CAPSICUM SEEDS
Sow the seeds in a rich soil early in March
in a heated greenhouse with a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees.
When the capsicum seedlings are 1 - 2 inches high transfer singly to 3 inch pots, using a compost of fibrous loam, leaf-mould and coarse grit.
Maintain a warm, moist atmosphere to encourage free growth.
Transplant into bigger pots later on as the plants grow larger.
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