Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
-
Habitat
Open areas
waste ground, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PASTINACA sativa
Common Name
Pepper
Parsnip
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
चुकंदर
In German
Capsicum
Pastinake
In French
Capsicum
Panais
In Spanish
Pimiento
Chirivía
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Είδος δαυκίου
In Portuguese
cápsico
cherivia
In Polish
papryka
Pasternak
In Latin
Capsicum
parsnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Parsnip
Season and care of Capsicum and Parsnip is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Parsnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parsnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Parsnip is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Parsnip is Neutral.
Capsicum and Parsnip Physical Information
Capsicum and Parsnip physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Parsnip are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
- Parsnip leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Parsnip
Care of Capsicum and Parsnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Parsnip 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 Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.