New member, (no garden)

[Waney]

Hi guys/gals I'm new around here I'm currently living in a flat so itching for outdoor space to grow some bits and bobs, unfortunately I've settled for the window cill and started to grow some scotch bonnets (heat lover) I got the seeds off ebay and planted them around mid May, I now have around 10 4ft+ plants absolutely full of chillis, they are all still green and I'm dying for them to ripen but they have been this way for at least 4-6 weeks and don't show signs of changing, anyone any ideas when they will become ripe? I've taken one off and cut it up but it has the taste of a pepper but no heat.. Anyway I'm going to go have a good look round the forum.


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[arpoet]

Hi Waney. Welcome to the madhouse. If you put your location on then advice can be tailored for your area.

[Bex]

Hi and Welcome.

I'm in a flat too but I got myself an allotment last April. It is my garden and my santuary and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[Guest]

Hi and welcome.

There was a thread the other day about ripening chillies and I am stuffed if I can find it (sorry). I remember one suggestion was putting bananas near them. If I find it again I will post it on here for you.

I hope you have fun looking around.

[Bigmallly]

Hello Waney & welcome to the jungle.

[Scarlet]

Hi Waney, I love growing chillies but my family hate them! My scotch bonnets are also now inside on windowsills, small and all green, they take ages to ripen. Have a little patience and they will ripen in time. When inside I find they are more prone to fungus gnats, try not to overwater and water from the bottom. Have a search through the threads there are some good ones on overwintering chillies: here's one to start you off

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ies_81817.html

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Waney.

[Waney]

Cheers guys appreciate the love, what a great forum and so many like minded people, I think I'm going to have a great time here.


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[Waney]

Location added by the way, I'm in leyland, Lancashire here's one of the bigger fruits I have


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[Scarlet]

Better pic than mine! Mine are a similar size...we will both have to wait awhile!

[Scarlet]

...and you are getting me confused. Iphone 7s?!!

[PamK]

Hello Waney and welcome

[Waney]

...and you are getting me confused. Iphone 7s?!!

Haha I'm using tapatalk app I've had it set to say that for about 12 months, just a joke [emoji106] I've looked and I've actually got some bigger than that but they are all kinds of shapes


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[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome from down here. Enjoy the forum.

[Tripmeup]

Hello and welcome..