So you reckon they can be planted outside in this country? I'm in Essex,
would they still bear fruit? They're overtaking my little greenhouse, I've
given a few away and I still have too many! (Got a little enthusiastic with
the tomato's and peppers too!)

Charlie.


"Little Badger" wrote in message
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"K" wrote in message
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Hi all,
I've currently got 2 chilli plants on a windowsill at home - they are
growing beautifully and are about 2 feet tall. One of them is starting
to
form buds that will hopefully be the origin of some lovely fruit in the
months to come.
I'm looking for tips on how to obtain the best crop - numbers and
quality
of
fruit. I've read here and there that I should use tomato feed, should
water
them consistently throughout, should starve them of water and then flood
them to increase the heat etc etc. but I'm not too sure exactly which
was
to
go..... any help / advice / comments would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

K
You don't say what type of chilli it is!
I've never had a chilli plant that did not produce a lot of fruits, in the
ground or in the pots.
I would tomato feed every week but don't over water!
The drying out and then flooding is a trick I picked up but will only add
to
the 'heat' of the fruit not to the quantity!
Remember the hotter the temperature the hotter the chilli!

For a large crop I think what is most important is the type of chilli!
Heatwave or Prairie Fire will supply you with a very large crop per plant!
My bottom line is grow and see! Learn and then progress!
I've been growing chillies since I was 11 years old and I'm still studying
and learning!

Yours
Badger




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