Growing Chillies

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I've got a crazy strong chilli plant. Had it about a year and a half. I made some great chilli Vodka from the first batch but I don't really use the chilli's from it for much; they're a bit strong for daily use.
 
The Naga requirements are:

Germination: 27 degC
Later: 18-24 degC day, 16-18 degC night.

They're big plants - 4-5ft!

So basically I need a micro-environment for the inital germination and seedling (say 4-8 proper leaves) then I can move them to the office.
 
This is one of those things I think about but never actually get around to doing.

Now this thread has reminded me I'm definately going to give this a go.
 
r0undb0y said:
This is one of those things I think about but never actually get around to doing.

Now this thread has reminded me I'm definately going to give this a go.
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Which is the reason I thought I'd give it a bash.

My plan is simple - use an indoor hydroponics to get from germination through seedling till the plant has a good few leaves, repot it and then move it to the office.
Unfortunately in the office I'm stuck in the centre, so I may have to find a willing victim to take their window space.
The office climate control keeps it at a good temperature and as long as it's not in a draught then it'll be ok. I'll give it some support too.

When I see the first signs of flowers I'll bag it and then the office air con will not suck the pollen away from the plants and use a small paint brush to pollenate.
 
Me dad grows some type of Fijian mutant chilli that grows in odd shapes. The stuff doesn't half hurt when you eat em though :( Below is a pic of a few from last year. We just have a small make shift 'glasshouse' in the garden made from old double glazing panes :o

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Kainz said:
Me dad grows some type of Fijian mutant chilli that grows in odd shapes. The stuff doesn't half hurt when you eat em though :( Below is a pic of a few from last year. We just have a small make shift 'glasshouse' in the garden made from old double glazing panes :o
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Nice! I was thinking of creating a mirror-house which is basically a box that fits over the hydroponics that reflects the light back in - adding to the light available for the plants.
 
Just talking to a girl and we got onto the subject of cooking - she thinks it strange that she likes making Chutneys. I've asked her for some recipes. Chilli Chutney :D

Thanks LeftfieldTilt - I'll look into that.
 
Grew loads over summer, still got one plant going (should grab some of the red ones actually, about 10 ready). I froze most of them, have about a carrier bag full from 3 plants.

Needless to say I've stopped buying jars of chilli sauce :)
 
This has totally got me wanting to start some Chilli plants going!

From reading through this thread is it something I would have to wait until the summer / spring to start up?

Rich
 
I grew some with moderate success last year. This year i got some seeds from a visit to Wahaca, but i think it's a bit too late and cold now. I've finally got a few flowers coming (they drop off and chillis grow there) but they're going soooo slowly. I dont think i'm going to get much, it's just too cold now.
 
titchard said:
This has totally got me wanting to start some Chilli plants going!

From reading through this thread is it something I would have to wait until the summer / spring to start up?
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If you want to do it naturally then yes - some species need starting earlier still.

If you're prepared to foot the electricity bill then it's possible to grow them (or at least start them) inside artificially at any time.
 
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