When to plant capsicum in Dutton East
- Sow in trays: early Sep to early NovDutton East area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to early JanDutton East area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to early JanDutton East area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dutton 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.