About
Capsicum annuum 'Hamík' is a compact, bushy annual that reaches a height of 60 cm. It features glossy, deep green foliage and produces fruit that begins as green but matures into orange bell peppers, approximately the size of a lunch box.
About the genus
Capsicum comprises both annual and perennial species characterized by simple, alternate foliage and flowers that are either tubular or bell-shaped. These plants are cultivated primarily for their glossy, multi-seeded fruits, which include varieties such as chili and bell peppers. Additionally, they serve as popular choices for indoor ornamental displays.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1 year
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow indoors on a windowsill or glasshouse, or outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers or peat-free growing bags. Water regularly and feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set
- Pruning
- Pinch out growing tips when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to blossom end rot