When to plant capsicum in Prince Regent River
- Move seedlings out: early Jan to mid AugPrince Regent River area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Jan to mid AugPrince Regent River area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: mid Nov to mid JunPrince Regent River area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Prince Regent River. 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.