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. Growing capsicum in pots is very easy
and interesting to see capsicum plant growth stages and capsicum flower
to fruit, read this information and know everything about capsicum
cultivation and when to sow capsicum seeds in India. Buy the Best
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About this item
- Number of Yellow Capsicum Seeds (Yellow Shimla Mirch ke beej): 50 Seeds
- 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
What size grow bag is best for Capsicum?
Yellow Capsicum Growing Season In India
Yellow
Capsicum is a warm-season vegetable that can be planted year-round but
is mainly planted in the spring and summer seasons, and the growing
season for capsicum plants is February to April.
How To Grow Yellow Capsicum From Seeds At Home
Yellow capsicum seeds are sown in a seedling tray
and then transplanted after seed germination is the ideal method for
all capsicum. Sow the yellow capsicum seeds when the soil temperature is
18-30°C.
Capsicum Yellow Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method
Select a seedling tray
or small size pot, fill it with growing medium, and spread yellow
capsicum seeds on it, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds.
Give light water through a watering sprayer.
Keep the seedling tray in a warm location but do not give direct
sunlight till the seeds germinate and keep the soil moist. Yellow
Capsicum seeds will germinate within 7-10 days.
When seedlings are
3-4 inches in height at that time transplant capsicum seedlings into
individual pots and plant only 2-3 saplings per pot. Keep the pot in a
sunny location where the capsicum plant gets 5-6 hours of sunlight and
gives water whenever you feel that the soil becomes dry.
When To Fertilize Capsicum Yellow
Mix
any natural homemade fertilizer such as tea compost, fruit, and
vegetable compost every month to increase the nutrient level in the
soil.
Yellow Capsicum Plant Care Tips
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 and diseases –
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.
Harvesting Of Capsicum Yellow
- Yellow Capsicum will be ready to harvest about 60-70 days after transplanting.
- Harvest the capsicum when they grow the full size and look firm and shiny.
Yellow Capsicum Special Features
- Common name – Bell pepper, Sweet pepper, and Shimla Mirch (शिमला मिर्च)
- Scientific name – Capsicum Annum
- Height – 3 to 6 feet
- Flower color – White
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why are my capsicum seeds not germinating?
Capsicum
seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like
not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over
watering, or under watering.
