When to plant capsicum in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the capsicum window:
Sow
November – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
October is the right month in Sydney and Perth. Choose smaller-fruited varieties if you've had trouble getting bell types to ripen.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth 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 Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – April. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow capsicum in Perth?
Yes — capsicum grows well around Perth when planted in its window. October is the right month in Sydney and Perth. Choose smaller-fruited varieties if you've had trouble getting bell types to ripen.