Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

How to Grow and Care for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

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Best grow inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

Watering: Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swingsSunlight: Full sunIrritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingTomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season
ToxicityIrritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Best grow inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

How to Water Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

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What Soil Is Best for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season

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How to Prune Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Pinch out growing tips of plants when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness

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How to Propagate Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice

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How to Transplant Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

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How to Care for Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade' in Winter?

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How to Plant Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

Best grow inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

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How to Repot Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

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How to Harvest Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to blossom end rot

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids

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The Toxicity of Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

Attributes of Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'
Genus
Capsicum
Family
Solanaceae
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FAQs About Capsicum annuum 'Masquerade'

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