Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Plum Tomato, Serbian Tomato, Stupice Tomato
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red, Rose, Coral
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Oral Allergy, Rhinitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Cardiac, Homeopathy, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, For making oil, Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Soldacki'
Common Name
Pepper
Tomato
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
बीफस्टीक टमाटर
पौधा
In German
Capsicum
Beefsteaktomate
Pflanze
In French
Capsicum
tomate beefsteak
Plante
In Spanish
Pimiento
Bistec de tomate
Planta
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
μπριζόλα Ντομάτα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
cápsico
tomate Redondo Vermelho
Plantar
In Polish
papryka
befsztyk pomidorowy
Roślina
In Latin
Capsicum
Nullam beefsteak
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato
Season and care of Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beefsteak Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Beefsteak Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Beefsteak Tomato is Neutral.
Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato Physical Information
Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Beefsteak Tomato height is 182.88 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Beefsteak Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Beefsteak Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato
Care of Capsicum and Beefsteak Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Beefsteak Tomato pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beefsteak Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.