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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

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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Frequently asked questions

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.