Bell Pepper – Capsicum

Grow crisp, colourful Bell Pepper - Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) with Souq Garden's healthy plants. Bell peppers (also known as capsicum or shimla mirch) are essential for UAE kitchens, used in salads, stuffed dishes, stir-fries, and Mediterranean cuisine. Delivered across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.

Why Bell Peppers Thrive in the UAE

Bell peppers grow superbly in UAE winter (October-April) when daytime temperatures hold 22-28°C. They develop intense sweet flavour and thick walls under abundant sunlight, with green peppers maturing through yellow, orange, and finally red.

Key Features and Specifications

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant height: 50-80cm
• Fruit size: 8-12cm, blocky 3-4 lobed
• Colour at maturity: Green → yellow/orange/red
• Heat level: Zero (sweet pepper)
• Maturity: 70-90 days (green); 100-130 days (full colour)
• Plant spacing: 45cm × 60cm
• Variants available at Souq Garden

Care Guide

Planting

Transplant October-February into compost-rich soil or 25L+ containers. Stake taller varieties for support.

Watering

Drip irrigate 3cm weekly. Avoid wetting foliage—peppers are prone to fungal disease.

Feeding

Balanced fertiliser monthly; switch to high-potassium during fruit-set for better colour and flavour.

Pruning

Pinch first flower to encourage bushy growth; stake tall varieties.

Harvest

Pick green for crunch, or wait 3-4 more weeks for full red/yellow/orange ripeness and maximum sweetness.

Best Uses

• Stuffed peppers (mahshi felfel)
• Roasted bell peppers with olive oil
• Capsicum curry and stir-fries
• Salads and crudités
• Romesco sauce and ratatouille

Common Problems and Solutions

• Blossom-end rot: Calcium deficiency or inconsistent watering—apply gypsum and water steadily.
• Sunscald on fruit: Provide afternoon shade and maintain leaf canopy.
• Aphids: Spray neem weekly.
• Blossom drop: Heat stress—shade during peak afternoon.
• Thin walls: Insufficient potassium—amend with wood ash or potash feed.

Why Buy Bell Pepper Plants from Souq Garden

Souq Garden delivers strong, disease-free bell pepper seedlings across all seven Emirates with same-day Dubai delivery and next-day shipping to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When should I plant bell peppers in UAE?
October through February for cool-season harvests.

Q2: How long until peppers turn red?
3-4 weeks after the green stage if left on the plant.

Q3: Can I grow bell peppers in containers?
Yes—use 25L+ pots with stake support.

Q4: Are red peppers spicier than green?
No—bell peppers are sweet at all stages; red is sweeter and more nutritious.

Q5: How long do bell pepper plants produce?
4-6 months of continuous harvest with regular picking.

Q6: How do I store harvested peppers?
Refrigerate in perforated bags for 1-2 weeks; freeze sliced for long-term storage.