When to plant capsicum in Tamworth
- Sow in trays: late Aug to mid NovTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to mid JanTamworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to mid JanTamworth area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tamworth. 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.