Plotwise

馃珣 Bell pepper

Growing

FamilySolanaceae (Fruiting)
MethodTransplant, sown indoors 8 weeks before transplanting
Outdoor timing0 weeks vs. last frost
Days to maturity75
Min soil temp16 °C; mean temperature ceiling 30 °C
Frost toleranceTender
Spacing45 × 45 cm 路 1.0 per square foot
Height / sun70 cm 路 6+ hours
Kc ini / mid / end0.6 / 1.05 / 0.9
Harvest8 weeks 路 1.2 kg per plant
Successionno

Companions

Good neighbours

  • Basil Basil deters thrips and aphids
  • Onion Alliums deter aphids
  • Carrot Carrots use a different root layer

Keep apart

  • Fennel Fennel inhibits neighbours