Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
-
Habitat
Open areas
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
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, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Pepper
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
खरबूजा
In German
Capsicum
Zuckermelone
In Spanish
Pimiento
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
cápsico
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
papryka
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Capsicum
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Capsicum and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.