Capsicum annum 'Redskin'

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Sweet pepperVegetable, DeciduousFamily: Solanaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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 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.

For best results grow Capsicum annum 'Redskin' in moist but well-drained soil or compost, in full sun. Feed weekly with a potash-rich fertiliser as soon as the flowers appear. For the sweetest flavour, harvest when red. Learn more in our grow guide for chillies and peppers.

Explore the sweet pepper variety, Capsicum annum 'Mohawk'.

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Capsicum ‘Redskin’ and wildlife

Capsicum ‘Redskin’ 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 ‘Redskin’ poisonous?

Capsicum ‘Redskin’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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