When to plant capsicum in Grafton
- Sow in trays: late Jul to early DecGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to early FebGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to early FebGrafton area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Grafton. 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.