Pepper
Capsicum annuum
vegetablePeppers range from sweet bell peppers to fiery chillies. They thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are excellent container plants as well as garden crops.
Common Problems
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Care Guide
Toxicity
Safe. Capsaicin in hot peppers may irritate eyes and skin.
Common Diseases
Common Pests
Seasonal Care
Harvest remaining fruit before the first frost; green fruit can ripen indoors.
Start seed indoors early — peppers need a long season — and transplant out after all frost risk has passed.
Water consistently and feed with a potassium-rich fertilizer once fruiting begins.
Not frost-hardy outdoors; overwinter favourite plants indoors in a bright spot if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my pepper flowers dropping?
Usually temperature extremes (above 32°C or below 16°C) or inconsistent watering causing flower drop.