sweet pepper 'Astor'

Sow indoors from mid-February to early April in small pots filled with good quality seed compost and maintain a constant temperature between 18-21C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when two true leaves have formed and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly and feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See vegetable cultivation

Pinch out growing tips when plants are about 20cm tall to encourage branching

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

May be susceptible to grey moulds and blossom end rot