Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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 and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Pepper
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
गेहूं
In German
Capsicum
Brotweizen
In French
Capsicum
pain de blé
In Spanish
Pimiento
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
cápsico
pão de trigo
In Polish
papryka
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Capsicum
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Capsicum and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Capsicum and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Capsicum and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Bread Wheat
Care of Capsicum and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.