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Capsicum annuum 'Beja'

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A high yielding sweet pepper variety producing long, triangular shaped fruits that mature from light green to glossy red. Thick walled, they have an excellent crunch and mild tasting flavour. Harvest July to October

Scientific classification

Species: Capsicum annuum 'Beja' (Capsicum annuum 'Beja')
Genus: Capsicum
Family: Solanaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Capsicum annuum 'Beja'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Capsicum annuum 'Beja'

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Capsicum annuum 'Beja' care guide

Even moist soil needed, water more frequently during fruit ripening stage
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Even moist soil needed, water more frequently during fruit ripening stage

Fertilizing

Balanced vegetable liquid feed every two weeks spring through fruiting

Pruning

Pinch out growing tip to encourage branching

Propagation

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

Growing

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

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