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Pepper (Capsicum)The pepper (Capsicum annuum) and the chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens) are annual vegetables from the solanaceae family like the tomatoROTATIONThey are grown in the fruiting vegetable bed.CULTIVATIONSow in a cold frame in February and March during a waxing crescent moon for transplanting in May.NEIGHBOURING PLANTSIt likes being grown near to other solanaceaes (tomatoes, aubergines).DISEASES AND PARASITESTo my knowledge there aren't any.ADVICEMild peppers can be harvested before they are copmpletely ripe.Strong pepers can be dried in the oven at a low temperature. See my detailed pages on peppers. |