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Capsicums like warmth. They can be grown successfully in Tasmania but probably won't thrive in a mild summer.
Prepare the soil well by digging in lots of organic matter and plant seedlings about 30cm to 40cm apart. I plant seedlings in mid spring, when the weather has become more or less consistently warm.
Mulch well, preferably with compost and keep the soil moist. Give seedlings the occasional weak organic liquid feed. Increase the strength and regularity of the liquid feed once the plants begin to fruit.
To me, home grown organic capsicums are vastly superior in flavour to the ones bought at the local supermarket.
You could also try growing perennial chillies. Grow them in pots outdoors and bring them inside during cold weather.