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Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Sweet peppers, or bell peppers, are easy to grow as long as they are given a long growing season and plenty of warm summer sunshine. The fruit are green when immature but turn brilliant colours as they develop. Capsicum annum 'Redskin' is a compact sweet pepper, ideal for growing on a windowsill or in pots on the patio. The medium-sized shiny green fruit turns brilliant red as it matures.

Capsicum annum 'Mohawk' has small fruit which matures to a sweet, yellow-orange, and is easy to grow. It's perfect for growing in pots or growing bags on the patio. Pick the fruit regularly to ensure continuous cropping.

For best results grow Capsicum annum 'Mohawk' indoors, such as on a sunny windowsill, or outside in a sunny, sheltered spot.

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Capsicum ‘Mohawk’ and wildlife

Capsicum ‘Mohawk’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Capsicum ‘Mohawk’ poisonous?

Capsicum ‘Mohawk’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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