| State | ๐ Best Months to Grow | ๐ก๏ธ Optimal Temperature | ๐ฑ Seed Preparation | ๐ฑ Seedling Planting | ๐ฑ Soil Preparation | โ๏ธ Sunlight | ๐ง Watering | ๐ฟ Support | ๐ฆ Common Pests & Diseases | ๐ถ๏ธ Harvesting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | ๐ผ Mar - Aug | ๐ก๏ธ 20-30ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Well-draining, loamy soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Regular watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Aphids, whiteflies, leaf spot | ๐ถ๏ธ Jun - Oct |
| New South Wales | ๐ผ Sep - Nov | ๐ก๏ธ 15-27ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Loamy soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Consistent watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Blossom end rot, aphids | ๐ถ๏ธ Nov - Mar |
| Victoria | ๐ผ Sep - Nov | ๐ก๏ธ 15-25ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Well-draining, rich soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Regular watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Slugs, aphids | ๐ถ๏ธ Dec - Mar |
| South Australia | ๐ผ Sep - Nov | ๐ก๏ธ 15-28ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Well-draining soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Consistent watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Blossom end rot, aphids | ๐ถ๏ธ Nov - Mar |
| Western Australia | ๐ผ Sep - Nov | ๐ก๏ธ 18-30ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Sandy loam soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Regular watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ฆ Whiteflies, aphids | ๐ถ๏ธ Dec - Apr |
| Tasmania | ๐ผ Sep - Nov | ๐ก๏ธ 15-22ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Rich, well-drained soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Consistent watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Slugs, early blight | ๐ถ๏ธ Dec - Mar |
| Northern Territory | ๐ผ May - Aug | ๐ก๏ธ 22-35ยฐC | ๐พ Soak seeds overnight | ๐พ Transplant at 4-6 leaves | ๐ฑ Sandy soil | โ๏ธ Full sun | ๐ง Regular watering | ๐ฟ Stakes or cages | ๐ Aphids, nematodes | ๐ถ๏ธ Jun - Oct |
Note:
- ๐พ Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water before planting.
- ๐พ Transplant seedlings when they have 4-6 true leaves.
- ๐ง Provide consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging.
- ๐ฟ Use stakes or cages for support to keep the plants upright.
- ๐ฆ Monitor for common pests and diseases in your region and take appropriate measures for control.
- ๐ถ๏ธ Harvest chillies and peppers when they reach their desired level of spiciness and colour.
