When to plant capsicum in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the capsicum window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
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Harvest
May – July
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.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives capsicum plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant capsicum in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May – July.
Can you grow capsicum in Sydney?
Yes — capsicum grows well around Sydney 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.