Capsicum ‘Red Dream’ F1 (Capsicum annuum)

A vigorous red capsicum producing consistent, blocky shaped fruit with thick walls and excellent firmness. Strong plants provide good cover for the fruit, while ‘Red Dream’ has shown good fruit set in hot conditions and a lower incidence of blossom end rot than standard varieties in trials. A reliable choice for productive summer crops. Fruit size is approx. 10x9cm on average.

When to sow:    Late winter or early spring

Where to sow:   In pots

Depth to sow:    1/2cm

Aspect:               Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil:                     Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing:             Between plants  50cm

Between rows    60-80cm

Directions: Plant one seed into individual 5cm to 7.5cm pots with bottom heat or in a warm indoor position mid to late August. Leave on heat until October and then move the plants off the heat but keep them under cover. In November harden off outside for a few days whilst still in the pots. Plant out and stake. Put a plastic tree guard around the seedlings to protect it from the wind and cold for a few weeks. Put four 80cm stakes around the plant to support the plant when weighed down by fruit.