chilli picks

[Scarlet]

Keep them on a light windowsil, ignore the wife when she tells you to get rid of the dried up twig in the pot, squish any aphids, water sparingly and cross your fingers till Spring.

[AJ WEBB]

Thse we are my chilli's on the kitchen window sill, I'm wondering if I should put them in bigger pots

[Scarlet]

Yes, I would pot them on.

[AJ WEBB]

What soil/compost does everyone use for there chilli's ?? What brand ??

[the big lebowski]

good pics everyone,i like the purple flowers on one of yours ian 5 ,i use homebase multi purpose compost aj,jackarmy im waiting to try overwintering myself so we will have to start a post abit later in the year,cheers

[bario1]

Here's 3 of my chillies, Cayenne nearest the camera, then Dorset Naga, then a Padron.

[AJ WEBB]

I have a problem on one of my chilli plants, it has an infestation of small almost white aphids (think that's what they are) the leaves are very sticker to touch? Any idea what they are and how to get rid of them ??

[Guest]

I have a problem on one of my chilli plants, it has an infestation of small almost white aphids (think that's what they are) the leaves are very sticker to touch? Any idea what they are and how to get rid of them ??

I would have thought if you can see white then they have shed their skin. Have another look you may find they have been and gone. I would think you are best to wipe or remove sticky leaves for mould/ fungus reasons but I might be making that up. Hopefully an aphid expert will be a long shortly.

[Scarlet]

Whiteflies are aphids, they secrete a sticky substance that attracts dirt, eventually the leaves will look dirty. Are they indoors? A few days outside, in this heat will help to get rid of them. Blast as many off as you can first with some water.

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Right! Chilli experts! Need a little Coaching!

They say once about 8inch high nip out it's "Growing Tip"
Problem being! Once it get's to that height! it as three!


Any advise greatfully recieved!

[bario1]

Since the have already started 'bushing out' of their own accord, I'd say there is no need for pinching the tips out?

Might be wrong though!

[the big lebowski]

you must have some smart plants they are doing if for you so no need,cheers

[maverick451]

My basket of fire are doing much better than my previous sorry chilli growing efforts

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Cheer's "Guys n Gal's"

Take it from your like to "Bario's" post, Scarlet! this is the way to go? Just leave n let em get on with it?

[skeggijon]

Seems to be quite common this year for chillies to branch of their own accord - not only chillies, but tomatoes too!

Anyway, here's some of my chiilies this year


From front to back - Orange Habenero and Sctch Bonnet in the growbag, then Thai Chilli to the left and Prairie Fire to the right. Can just see Banana Peppers poking out behing the Melons


Another Thai Chilli


Jalapeno Hot Shakira Shakira