🌱 How to Grow Yellow Capsicum (Bell Pepper) from Seeds

Common Names:

• Hindi: पीली शिमला मिर्च

• Tamil: மஞ்சள் குடமிளகாய்

• Telugu: పసుపు బెల్ మిరపకాయ

• Malayalam: മഞ്ഞ കപ്പ്സിക്കം

• Kannada: ಹಳದಿ ಡೋಣ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ

• English: Yellow Capsicum / Yellow Bell Pepper

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

1. Choose the Right Season

• Warm-season vegetable

• Best sowing period:

  • January–April (and again in June–August in mild climates)

• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 30°C

• Avoid frost or cold conditions

2. Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, and airy

• pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Enrich with compost, cow dung, and neem cake powder to prevent soil pests

3. Sow the Seeds

• Depth: Sow seeds about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep

• Spacing:

  • Garden: Space 18–24 inches apart

  • Pots: Use 12-inch deep containers; sow 2–3 seeds, then thin to 1 strong seedling

• Water lightly after sowing

4. Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, never waterlogged

• Water when the top inch feels dry

• Use a mulch layer to retain moisture in summer

5. Germination

• Germinates in 7–14 days

• Transplant when seedlings are 4–6 inches tall

• Transplant carefully to prevent root shock

6. Sunlight & Temperature

• Requires 6–8 hours of full sun daily

• Grows best between 21°C to 30°C

• In very hot climates, provide partial afternoon shade

7. Fertilization

• Start feeding after 3–4 weeks

• Use:

  • Organic compost

  • Homemade liquid fertilizers like banana peel tea or seaweed extract

• After flowering: Use a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer for fruit development

8. Pest Control

• Watch out for aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and spider mites

• Spray neem oil + mild soap every 10–15 days

• Ensure good air circulation around plants

9. Harvesting

• Green fruits appear in 60–70 days

• Fully yellow ripened fruits in 80–90 days

• Use scissors or a knife to cut the fruits cleanly without damaging the plant

10. Regrow Tip

• Save seeds from a fully ripe yellow capsicum

• Dry thoroughly and store in a cool, dry place

• Plants can yield multiple harvests over several months

💛 Health Benefits of Yellow Capsicum

• High in Vitamin C, A, and antioxidants

• Great for skin health, immune function, and eye care

• Low calorie, high fiber — excellent for weight management

• Contains lutein and zeaxanthin for eye protection