When to plant capsicum in East Arnhem
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to late NovEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to late NovEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: early Dec to early OctEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for East Arnhem. 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.