Chillies - what are you growing/overwintering?

[SusieG]

Would've loved to have given them a try, and appreciate the generous offer, but as I've no chilli experience, thought I'd leave it for others who know what they're doing!!!
All my teeny babies are coming along nicely now, even after being potted on ...

[Bacchus]

Apparently I have my first chillis...



Unfortunately I can't remember what they are - and I lost the marker. Purple something I think .. which is not really that helpful!!

[vixylix]

wow! so exciting - especially so early in the season. Jealous

[Scarlet]

Me too - well done Bacchus!

[SusieG]

Apparently I have my first chillis

Unfortunately I can't remember what they are - and I lost the marker. Purple something I think .. which is not really that helpful!!

Wow Bacchus, lucky you they looking good!

[jackarmy]

Just got the seeds Capn, ta very much

Now im wondering what to do though.
Obviously im not expecting too much from them this year but gonna try overwintering at least one anyway so..........., heres the question

Do i sow all 5 or keep back two for next season ?

what you think people ?

[jackarmy]

Apparently I have my first chillis...

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Unfortunately I can't remember what they are - and I lost the marker. Purple something I think .. which is not really that helpful!!

After yesterdays events then, why dont you rename them "Purple Rain" , looking good btw.

[Ms-T]

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I will try growing two and keep the rest for next year. still waiting for post man.

[Tripmeup]

Just got the seeds Capn, ta very much

Now im wondering what to do though.
Obviously im not expecting too much from them this year but gonna try overwintering at least one anyway so..........., heres the question

Do i sow all 5 or keep back two for next season ?

what you think people ?

sow 2 and keep rest

[Ms-T]

Got my seeds now too Thank you Capn.

[Chris11]

Thanks captn, seeds have arrived and 2 of them are having a warm soak.

[vixylix]

Hi all - just finalising my layout plans (aka cramming more stuff in) so quick question... I'm planning on keeping my chilies in pots - will a MFB be the right kind of size? Bigger, smaller, just right?

Thanks in advance

[Chris11]

Hi all - just finalising my layout plans (aka cramming more stuff in) so quick question... I'm planning on keeping my chilies in pots - will a MFB be the right kind of size? Bigger, smaller, just right?

Thanks in advance

Depends on the variety vixylix. Some varieties are bred to stay small and be windowsill varieties, others will grow tall and vigorous and/or straggly.

Peppers don't like a pot that is either too big or too small. I'd suggest be flexible and make the judgement as things develop as to when you move up to a bigger pot.

[vixylix]

Thanks Chris - for reference then I have lemon drop, demon red, numex twilight, medina, purple tiger and the captain's cross

[Scarlet]

All my chillies are grown in MFB. If ive got a bigger pot, they get saved for my overwintered plants. The only plant that's going to be smallish is your Demon Red I think? But if you've got the space and you're not going to put it on the kitchen windowsill I'd go for the black flower buckets.