Description

Capsicum ‘Chinese Giant’ is a bushy plant 60–90cm tall. High yields of huge 15cm x 10cm sweet fruit, which turn from green to red when mature. Can be eaten at either stage but are sweeter at maturity. Use as a stuffed capsicum, in salads, or other types of cooking.
Capsicums are a perennial plant in frost-free areas but will produce less fruit in subsequent years. They are usually grown as annuals in western Sydney. Capsicums can be overwintered in a warm, sheltered spot such as a greenhouse, in front of a north-facing wall or on a sunny, north-facing verandah or balcony.
Viable seeds can only be collected from mature fruit. Leave the fruit on the plant, where possible, until it has matured before being edible. However, seed can most easily be collected from mature fruit while preparing food for eating.