CAPSICUM

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Capsicum / Shimla Mirch / Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Crisp & Flavorful Fruit: Produces blocky, thick-walled, glossy green bell peppers with a crisp texture and sweet, mildly pungent flavor. Perfect for stir-fries, salads, stuffed recipes, pizzas, and curries.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Highly suitable for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard vegetable patches.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Capsicum annuum
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from August to November (for winter crop) or January to March (for summer crop).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	6 to 12 days
Maturity / First Harvest	65 to 80 days after transplanting

Soil Preparation: Prepare rich, light, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost/vermicompost in equal proportions. Maintain a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{4}$ inch) deep in seedling trays or small paper cups. Keep soil evenly moist and place in a warm, semi-shaded spot until seeds germinate.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering or waterlogging. Water deeply near the root zone while avoiding splashing water onto leaves.
Spacing & Care: Transplant healthy seedlings (when 4–5 true leaves appear, about 30–35 days old) into final locations spaced 1.5 feet (45 cm) apart. Provide a lightweight stake or stick to support the plant as heavy bell peppers develop. Mulch around the base to keep soil cool and retain moisture. Feed every 2 weeks with organic liquid fertilizer or vermicompost once flowering begins. Use neem oil spray as a preventive measure against common pests like thrips, aphids, and mites.

Fresh Home Harvest: Delivers continuous yields of glossy, crunchy, chemical-free bell peppers directly from your home garden.
High Market-Quality Yield: Produces sturdy, uniform, thick-walled fruits with excellent shelf life and culinary appeal.
Container-Friendly: Grows exceptionally well in terrace garden pots and grow bags, making it an ideal choice for urban home gardeners.