When to plant capsicum in Dudley East
- Sow in trays: mid Oct to late OctDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Dec to late DecDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Dec to late DecDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dudley East. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A warm-season crop that thrives in Adelaide summers, giving sweet peppers from midsummer into autumn. Plant only once soil and nights are warm, as cold checks growth for weeks. Water deeply and regularly; dry spells cause flower drop and blossom end rot.