When to plant capsicum in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the capsicum window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
—
Harvest
April
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne capsicums are marginal, grow against a north-facing wall, choose mini bell varieties, and accept that some years won't produce much.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Capsicum is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant capsicum in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs April.
Can you grow capsicum in Melbourne?
Yes — capsicum grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne capsicums are marginal, grow against a north-facing wall, choose mini bell varieties, and accept that some years won't produce much.