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Bell Pepper
燈籠椒
(Capsicum annuum var. grossum)
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Growing Facts
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Hong Kong Cool Growing Season (September-April)
Bell Pepper prefers cool and dry weather
Full sunlight preferred
Moderate amount of water
Soil needs to have good drainage
Growing spacing of chilli pepper ideally to be 40-45cm
Transplanting method preferred. When seedlings have 3 to 5 true leaves, they can be transplanted.
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Fun Facts
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The bell pepper is the only member of the pepper family that does not produce capsaicin, a chemical that can cause a strong burning sensation when it comes in contact with your tongue.
生長說明
香港冬季生長期 (9月至4月)
燈籠椒偏好溫暖乾燥天氣
每天充份太陽
適量澆水,泥土需要排水良好
種植株距最好有40-45公分
建議使用幼苗移植方法。當幼苗長出3至5片真葉,就可以移植到種植盆
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趣聞
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燈籠椒是辣椒家族中唯一不產生辣椒素的成員,辣椒素是一種化學物質,當它與您的舌頭接觸時會引起強烈的灼燒感。
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