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Old 26-09-2011, 04:59 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Les Hemmings[_4_] Les Hemmings[_4_] is offline
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wrote:
So I've just taken a look in the greenhouse, and I'm wondering what I
can get through to survive until next year.


I've just cropped the Scotch Bonnet chilies from a potted three year old
plant. I bring it indoors onto a sunny windowsil. Chop the branches back by
about 50% & clean the window to maiximise the light it gets. Topdress with
fresh multi purpose compost. Water frugally & don't let it get chilled &
bung it back out once things warm up again.

L