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Capsicum

Simla Mirch / Bell Pepper

Sweet pepper for the cool months. Fussier than chilli and unhappy in peak summer, but rewarding in winter.

fruitinghardseasonalMild Winter
66terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

Jan
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Jun
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Oct
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Dec
Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 10
  3. TransplantDay 28
  4. FloweringDay 50
  5. First harvestDay 75
  6. Peak harvestDay 103
  7. End of cropDay 150
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 28
    Transplant seedlingsTransplant

    Move to the final container once true leaves appear.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Aphids & Thrips.

  • Day 50
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 60
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 75
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskmedium

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat riskmedium

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Aphids, Thrips, Mites
Common diseases
Powdery mildew, Damping off
Terrace notes

Treat capsicum as a winter-only crop in Hyderabad. Heat above 35°C causes flowers to drop before fruiting.

  • Grow only in the Oct–Feb window for decent fruit set.
  • Provide light afternoon shade if a late heat spell hits.
  • Steady moisture prevents blossom drop.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Medium
Container
25L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
30cm
Support
None
1st harvest
75d
Lifecycle
150d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

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