The 2010 Chilli growing thread - it's scorching!

Speaking of flowers, are these the beginnings of flowers and if so should it be flowering at just 7" tall? I thought they started flowering when the plant reaches full size which is 2' - 3'.

Yes they're flower buds. They grow as the plant grows. So by the time the plant has enough leaves to produce the energy to support flowering/fruiting they should be ready too.
That's not unusual :)
 
Unlucky :(. There was frost on top of my car a couple of nights ago :eek:, glad I moved the plants away from the window as they're single glazed.

Speaking of flowers, are these the beginnings of flowers and if so should it be flowering at just 7" tall? I thought they started flowering when the plant reaches full size which is 2' - 3'.

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Mine did that, then it had a huge growth spurt.
 
Good to hear, just need to sun now as they're looking a bit sad at the moment.

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I have no idea how but there appears to be a shroom growing next to one of my tomato plants.
 
I have no idea how but there appears to be a shroom growing next to one of my tomato plants.

lolcatz said:
Stealin yur Newtriants - giz it to kitty for dispozal

And if you think that was bad.. I got "OMGWTFBBQ?" into a work conversation yesterday.. but they did start it.. and with that masterful move I left them in a state of 'perplexment'..
 
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Forecast right through to sunday is 4 degC at night.. Grrr. Although it I have my suspicions that I may have a chilli fruit on the go..
 
I think my naga will have to come back inside. I have bought a massive bottle of kill any bugs in sight stuff so let's hope!! It hates the cold like madddddd!

Repotted more today as well so they should be good to go now. The GF is actually happy of my chilli plant gift. What a mug!
 
Gah, i'd better move them away from the window then, thanks for the heads up. Was hoping the weather was going to buck up a bit by now :(.
 
I think my naga will have to come back inside. I have bought a massive bottle of kill any bugs in sight stuff so let's hope!! It hates the cold like madddddd!

Repotted more today as well so they should be good to go now. The GF is actually happy of my chilli plant gift. What a mug!

whats your kil any bugs stuff and where did you buy it? im still finding tiny flies! i thought they were fungus gnats but some are dark green so im not sure!

aparently they dont attack plants but the larvae will eat fresh roots :mad:

ive squished about 15 of the buggers in 3 days!
 
Came home from work today and one of my Naga seeds has finally germinated \o/. Another looks like it could germinate as well.

Might be a little too late in the year now but i'll get it under the grow light and hope for the best :).
 
Came home from work today and one of my Naga seeds has finally germinated \o/. Another looks like it could germinate as well.

Might be a little too late in the year now but i'll get it under the grow light and hope for the best :).

The plumbers have finally 'fixed' the water leak, so I'll break out the grow lamp over the next week and give my three a blast.
 
Photo update

Just some pics i just took, the naga's Nick sent have all germinated :D were planted on 16/04/10

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So about 3 weeks growth for the largest of the 4

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and some of the original seeds planted in March, they are coming on nice :)

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and for those who remember from my last picture update, heres the strawberries and peppers

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Jay :)
 
Ive got a nice little selection going now and would like some advice.
Is it ok to put my plants (7 in) into a heated propagator at night?.
Ive got a few seeds on the go which are fine but was a bit worried about the plants.
 
Should be fine.

The older plants have a better ability to deal with temperature changes.

I think I'll give them a dose of HPS as it's almost pitch dark here at 0930 in the morning thanks to the cloud.
 
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These are Dorset Naga's just beginning to come out - thanks Nick for the seeds.
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Pictures of Jalapeños - got more sprouting than I bargained for.
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Just noted that my iPhone weather app is showing night temps as low as 2degC over the next 5 days so worth checking your night temps on your area.
 
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