sweet pepper 'Ariane' · Pruning

sweet pepper 'Ariane' · Capsicum annuum 'Ariane'

Grow under glass in free-draining compost, with good light and humidity, and keep temperature above 15ºC, and water little and often to keep compost moisture even; peppers will do best under glass, but can also be grown outside from early summer after all danger of frost has passed, in fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive, slightly acidic soil, in a warm, sunny, sheltered position; once the first fruit has set, feed plants once a week with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer; harvest fruits from late summer to early autumn; for more advice, see pepper cultivation

Watering: Even moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swingsSunlight: Full sunIrritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]