Green Capsicum Seeds – Shimla Mirchi Seeds

Green capsicums are hard to resist veggies with slightly sweet peppery taste. They are versatile and pairs well with tomatoes, potatoes, and paneer.

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Other Names: Shimla Mirch, Pepper, Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper, Paprika

Growing Season: Throughout the year

Ideal Temperature: 21-25°C

Uses: Enjoy them raw in salad, pizza, or simply chop and fry to make delicious sabzi.

Difficulty Level: Easy

How to Grow – Quick View

• Sandy loam soil
• 5-6 hours of sunlight
• Water everyday to keep the soil moist
• Fertilize every month with potassium rich fertilizer

How to Sow Seeds

• Sow the seeds directly in the ground and cover them slightly with soil.
• For growing capsicums on terrace/balcony, fill a pot with potting mix, cocopeat, sand and sow one seed per container 1 cm deep in the soil.

Seed Care

• Water the seeds every day so the soil doesn’t feel dry on touch.

How to Care for Green Capsicums

Sunlight: Green Capsicums thrive in a spot where they can get 5-6 hours of good sunlight.

Watering: Water the green capsicum plants every day to keep the soil moist. Switch to alternate days watering during the winter season.

Soil: Fertile and stone-free sandy loam soil with rich organic matter and drainage is best for growing green capsicums.

Fertilizer: Fertilize the green capsicum plants with potassium-rich fertilizer every month. If you want to grow shimla mirch organically, use a nature-based fertilizer.

Pests and Diseases: Spider mites and aphids can affect the growth of capsicum plants. So we advise you to look for early signs of infections and use the right pesticide.

Harvesting: Capsicums are ready to harvest after 7-80 days of sowing the seeds. You can harvest them when they are green and red.