How to Grow Capsicums That Actually Ripen in Australia

Understanding Capsicum Ripening Biology Capsicums are technically berries that change colour as they mature. When a capsicum is green, it has reached maturity and is technically edible, but it hasn't completed its ripening cycle. The colour change from green to red, yellow, or orange happens through a biological process involving the breakdown of chlorophyll and the accumulation of carotenoid pigments. This process requires consistent energy input. The plant must continue photosynthesising, tr…