White Capsicum F1 Hybrid produces sweet, crunchy bell peppers with a white colour. The fruits can be used in salads, sandwiches, pizza, noodles, rice, omelettes, stuffed dishes and everyday cooking.
This F1 Hybrid is selected for even plant growth and fruits that develop with a similar shape, size and colour under the same conditions. Proper sunlight, steady moisture and suitable temperatures help the plants show these characteristics.
Why Grow It
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Even Growth: Plants tend to develop at a similar rate under the same conditions.
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Similar Fruits: Produces capsicums with a more consistent shape and size.
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White Colour: Adds a different colour to salads and cooked dishes.
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Sweet and Crunchy: Fresh fruits have a mild, sweet flavour and crisp texture.
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Pot Friendly: Suitable for large pots, grow bags and garden beds.
Best Conditions
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Germination: Usually 10–21 days
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Temperature: Around 20–30°C
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Sunlight: At least 6–8 hours
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Pot size: A 14–16-inch pot for one plant
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Spacing: About 18–24 inches between plants
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Plant height: Usually around 24–36 inches
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Soil: Moist, fertile and well-draining mix
In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from January to March, or again from July to August if seedlings can be protected from heavy rain and strong heat. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from January to February, or from September to October once the strongest summer heat has eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to April after the risk of frost has passed.
How to Sow
- Fill a seedling tray or small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix.
- Sow the seeds about ¼ inch deep and cover them lightly.
- Mist gently and keep the tray warm with bright, indirect light.
- Keep the mix lightly moist while waiting for the seedlings to appear.
- Transplant when seedlings have 6–8 true leaves, leaving 18–24 inches between plants.
Plant Care
Water deeply and allow the upper soil to begin drying before watering again. Keep moisture steady during flowering and fruit development. Sudden drying followed by heavy watering can damage the developing fruits.
Mix a small amount of Vermicompost into the final soil before transplanting. Another small amount can be mixed into the upper soil after 4–6 weeks. Avoid excessive nitrogen once flowering begins because it can encourage leaves while delaying fruits.
Support the main stem with a small stick and soft tie if the plant begins leaning under the weight of its fruits. Check new growth and leaf undersides for aphids, whiteflies, thrips and spider mites. Spray Neem Oil on affected leaves, including their undersides.
Local Gardener Tips
- Introduce seedlings to outdoor sunlight gradually before transplanting.
- Transplant during the evening or on a cloudy day to reduce wilting.
- Gently shake flowering branches in the morning to help pollination.
- Provide light afternoon shade during extreme summer heat.
Harvesting
White Capsicum F1 Hybrid generally begins giving mature fruits around 70–85 days after transplanting, depending on weather and care. Because the plants grow more evenly, several fruits may reach a suitable size within a similar period.
Harvest when the fruits have developed their white colour and feel firm, plump and smooth. Cut each capsicum with scissors or a sharp cutter, leaving a short piece of stem attached. Avoid pulling because this can break branches and damage nearby flowers.
FAQs
Why are flowers falling without forming capsicums?
Flower drop can be caused by extreme heat, cold nights, irregular watering, excessive nitrogen or weak pollination. Protect plants from harsh temperatures and keep soil moisture steady.
Why is there a dark patch on the bottom of the fruit?
This is usually blossom-end rot. It commonly develops when irregular watering prevents the fruit from receiving calcium properly. Maintain even soil moisture and avoid damaging the roots.
Why is the white capsicum changing colour?
The fruit may change colour when left on the plant beyond the white harvesting stage. Pick it when it has reached a suitable size, developed its white colour and still feels firm.
Why are the capsicums small or thin?
Small containers, insufficient sunlight, heat stress, poor feeding or too many developing fruits can limit their size. Improve the growing conditions and remove badly damaged fruits.
Common names: White Capsicum, White Bell Pepper, White Sweet Pepper, Shimla Mirch, Safaid Shimla Mirch, شملہ مرچ, سفید شملہ مرچ
