Capsicum annuum

bell pepper

Common names: vegetable pepper, spicy pepper

Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public Domain · Source

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Description

Capsicum annuum is a warm‑loving member of the nightshade family. Sweet varieties such as block or bell peppers and hot varieties (chili) belong to the same species.

Care instructions

Full sun, wind‑protected. Plant spacing 50 cm. Water regularly, but never on the leaves. Fertilize every two weeks during fruiting.

Companion planting

Good neighbours

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Rather not

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Diseases & pests

4 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

PestmediumApr–Aug

Aphidoidea

DeficiencymediumJun–Aug

Calcium-Mangel

PestmediumMay–Sep

Tetranychus urticae

PestmediumMay–Sep

Trialeurodes vaporariorum

Varieties

8 varieties

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