I used to cut down like this but this is my third year with my chillie plant overwintered and I've left the leaves on and it's worked just fine
Thinking about getting some seeds for this season but I prefer plugs
2021 Season Chilli Growing
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I used to cut down like this but this is my third year with my chillie plant overwintered and I've left the leaves on and it's worked just fine
Thinking about getting some seeds for this season but I prefer plugs
Too late, I snapped it in half and put it in the composter! Didn't even think to over winter to be honest, I've never done it in the past.
Yeh i cut them down for space more than anything, as my chilli plants in there chilli grows can get to like 4 to 6 feet tall or more, so i deffo cant leave as is, also they come back really bushy and loads of lower branches.
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Absolutely nuts how mild this winter is. This is my cayenne and serano...still maturing fruits, still putting out flowers. They are messy as I've not been to the allotment for a few weeks.
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Planted out my selection this afternoon
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Are we starting a fresh 2022 thread or asking a mod to rename this one?
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Do you not do super hots just for the challenge?Planted out my selection this afternoon
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Growing or eating ?
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Both. The eating is ok though as you can just use little bits for cooking
Used to love using them when I had a cold and was bunged up. Better than any medicine.
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I'm planning for an earlier start this year, here's what I'll be growing:
Just debating whether to hang on for a warmer windowsill temperature or get a heated propagator.
Just debating whether to hang on for a warmer windowsill temperature or get a heated propagator.
Ive been using a heat mat for the past couple of years and its worked great (especially if you already have the propagator trays/lids etc). Can be had for around £15 off Amazon.
I planted some Biquinho, Orange Habaneros, Padrons and Cherry Bombs on Saturday in a heated prop. I planted some Jalaps the weekend before which have just popped up over night.
I planted some Biquinho, Orange Habaneros, Padrons and Cherry Bombs on Saturday in a heated prop. I planted some Jalaps the weekend before which have just popped up over night.
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Do you leave the heat mat on 24/7? Is putting your propagator next to a radiator just as good so the mats are only worthwhile if that's not an option? Cheers
Yep heat matt is on 24/7 for the period of germination. I just leave the vents open on my propagator and re-water (if needed).
Radiator might be fine, I just always had access to a matt and get really good germination rates when I've used it so have stuck to that process. Plus in my house the rads aren't on all the time and I didn't want it going warm then cold then warm then cold. Helps keep it at a stable temp 24/7.
Well my over wintered 5 yearold Fatalli is sprouting to much for me, so will cut it right back again, also i have taken off like 20 chilli buds, to early in the season, i dont want it to start growing properly until at least April, dont want it loosing all its energy to soon.
Looks awesome. Got a tree trunk going on there! Do you keep it in the pot all year round?Well my over wintered 5 yearold Fatalli is sprouting to much for me, so will cut it right back again, also i have taken off like 20 chilli buds, to early in the season, i dont want it to start growing properly until at least April, dont want it loosing all its energy to soon.