Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Sweet Bell Peppers:
Peppers come in many shapes, colours and sizes, hot or sweet - and modern-day chefs
would be lost without them! A simple plant to grow if you have warm enough conditions
(average 70 degrees F.) Bell Peppers are a great addition to your vegetable garden.
Planting:
Peppers will not survive in groundtemperatures below 65degrees F.Soif youwant to grow
them outdoors this is the minimum requirement; in cooler climates it is best to grow in a
greenhouse environment,
Plant1or2plantsclosetogetherpersquareinyourSFG,alongwithsufficientsupportinthe
form of wire cage or canes; as the plants will tend to droop with the weight of the peppers
as they grow.
Seeds should be grown about 3-4 to a pot and the weakest discarded, before transplanting
the healthy plants to your SFG after the spring frosts are well clear.
Plant Care:
This is a thirsty plant so be sure to water regularly especially if you live an exceptional hot
dry climate.
Make sure the fruits are properly supported and that the plant is not struggling under the
weight.
Becarefulwhenweedingaroundthebaseoftheplantsasthiscandamagetheshallowroots.
