sweet pepper 'Britney'

How to Grow and Care for sweet pepper 'Britney'

sweet pepper 'Britney' · Capsicum annuum 'Britney'

Best grown 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 pepper cultivation for further details

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 sweet pepper 'Britney'

sweet pepper 'Britney'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · 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 grown 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 pepper cultivation for further details

How to Water sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet pepper 'Britney'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet pepper 'Britney'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet pepper 'Britney'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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

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How to Prune sweet pepper 'Britney'?

No pruning required; pinch out growing tips of plants when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness

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How to Propagate sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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

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How to Transplant sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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How to Care for sweet pepper 'Britney' in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet pepper 'Britney'?

Best grown 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 pepper cultivation for further details

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How to Repot sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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How to Harvest sweet pepper 'Britney'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, whitefly, aphids, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of sweet pepper 'Britney'

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

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Attributes of sweet pepper 'Britney'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Fruit Edible
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Capsicum annuum 'Britney'
Genus
Capsicum
Family
Solanaceae
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FAQs About sweet pepper 'Britney'

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