The sweet pepper, known scientifically as Capsicum annuum, is an annual vegetable plant of the Solanaceae family, native to Central and South America.
The sweet pepper, known scientifically as Capsicum annuum, is an annual vegetable plant of the Solanaceae family, native to Central and South America. It forms compact bushes bearing fleshy, sweet fruit in various colours — green, yellow, red or orange, depending on the variety and ripeness. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants, and is appreciated fresh in salads as well as cooked, stuffed or preserved. Peppers need warmth, full light and fertile, well-drained soil, and are frost-sensitive. They are widely grown in gardens, greenhouses and polytunnels, and are among the most popular vegetables in Romanian cooking.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 60–70 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 15 L
Row spacing: 60 cm
Stake from 40 cm and pinch out side shoots weekly.
Water at the base, never on the leaves — wet foliage invites blight.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
