Planting and Growing Capsicum annuum 'Beja'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Even moist soil needed, water more frequently during fruit ripening stage |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Sand · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced vegetable liquid feed every two weeks spring through fruiting |
| Toxicity | Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Even moist soil needed, water more frequently during fruit ripening stage
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
- Soil type
- Sand · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Balanced vegetable liquid feed every two weeks spring through fruiting
Learn more →How to Prune Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Pinch out growing tip to encourage branching
Learn more →How to Propagate Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Learn more →How to Transplant Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Capsicum annuum 'Beja' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
Sow indoors from mid-February to early April in small pots filled with good quality seed compost and maintain a constant temperature between 18-21C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when two true leaves have formed and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly and feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See vegetable cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Capsicum annuum 'Beja'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, tobacco mosaic virus and blossom end rot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Capsicum annuum 'Beja'
Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]