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Capsicums are an easy to grow vegetable that add colour and flavour to salads, stews and casseroles. They’re rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients and come in all shapes and sizes with a wide range of colours. Capsicums are commonly grown from seed or seedlings but sometimes you’ll also see small plants available at the nursery. Sow seeds in a tray or punnet first and plant out when they are about 10cm tall. Capsicums like to be planted into warm soil so in colder areas wait until the last frost has passed before you plant. Capsicums are slow to develop fruit and can take up to 3 months depending on the variety chosen and your climate. All capsicums are green to start with before developing their full colour e.g. red, yellow, orange or purple.