Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
- Days to harvest
- 60–90 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 45 cm
- Minimum container size
- 30cm deep × 35cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Sensitive to extreme heat — flower drop above 35°C. In urban lowlands, grow during monsoon season or provide shade structure. Drip irrigation recommended.
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Direct seeding or transplanting
Soil requirements
Well-drained fertile soil
Companion Plants
- Sweet Basilstrong
Basil repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips from bell pepper; attracts pollinators for better fruit set
- Carrotmoderate
Carrots loosen soil around pepper roots; different canopy heights maximize light use
- Red Onionmoderate
Onion sulfur compounds repel aphids and thrips from bell pepper
- Spring Onionmoderate
Spring onion border deters aphids and provides allium root benefits to soil
Plants to Avoid Nearby
- Eggplant
Both Solanaceae; adjacent planting concentrates bacterial wilt, Phytophthora, and shared whitefly vectors
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Market Demand
Moderate local demand
Regional Notes
Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens
Sources
- Vegetable Growing Guide for Malaysia — DOA Malaysia · Last reviewed: 2026-04-12
Category: Fruiting Vegetables