Growing guide · Houseplants and herbs
Chilli and sweet pepper
Capsicum annuum
A popular windowsill and greenhouse plant. Needs warmth to germinate and a long head start.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | start about 8 weeks before planting out | [1] |
| Sowing depth | about 0.6 cm (¼ in.) | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | 45 cm, rows 75–90 cm | [1] |
| Temperature | germinates at 27–32 °C (80–90 °F); plant out when nights exceed 10 °C | [1] |
| pH | 6.5–7 | [1] |
| Harvest | see the variety's "days to harvest"; no general value in the sources | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.