Chillies - what are you growing/overwintering?

[Small pumpkin]

If I am not happy with something like that, I would pinch the leaf off and see if it happens again.

Unfortunately it's on about 25% of new growth. And it's all very small, you have to look very closely to see it.

[Ms-T]

ring up the place you got it from ,they might be able to help.

[Scarlet]

Have you looked at bacterial leaf spot?

[Small pumpkin]

Have you looked at bacterial leaf spot?

Will go and have a look now. Thanks

[SusieG]

Susie, why have you kept them in the house - did you run out of greenhouse space? Ms T has given you good advice, you just need to keep ontop of it now, be vigilant for a few days/weeks as they are difficult to get rid of.
I cant really see the problem with Trev, I'm on an iPad and when I enlarge the photo it gets too blurred for me to see. Is it just a couple of little holes? Or is the flower dropping off it's really frustrating that I can't make it out.
I'll ask admin about it but I think they already know there is a problem with uploading photos from iPhone/iPad that are running newer versions.

Scarlet, I kept them indoors as they were doing really well - and I'd put all others in GH ages ago and I suppose these two were 'back-up' in case the GH bunch terminated....! But as it happens, they're all doing very nicely...!!! ( mustn't tempt fate..!!)

Have just given them another good soapy spray/fresh water spray and a thorough examination - and can't actually see any more greenfly. I've left the pair of them sulking on the garden bench for now .....

Should I transfer them to GH after a later inspection?

Yes, this iPad photo business is very frustrating, as the photo looks really clear and then when you attach it it shrinks to a ridiculously small size - so much so that no detail can be made out..!! What's that all about???

[vixylix]

Susie, I've got to the point where there's no point asking any questions as no one can see the pics anyway! Not good

[Scarlet]

Yes, this iPad photo business is very frustrating, as the photo looks really clear and then when you attach it it shrinks to a ridiculously small size - so much so that no detail can be made out..!! What's that all about???

Susie, I've got to the point where there's no point asking any questions as no one can see the pics anyway! Not good

They are looking into it. It is the newer versions of software that you are running on your IPad. All my photos are uploaded using my iPad/iPhone and there isn't a problem.
Out of interest what versions are you running?

[vixylix]

I have problems with my phone and my ipad - my ipad is alot older, but they are both iOS 9.3.2. I didnt used to have any problems. Damn @pple always changing stuff

[Scarlet]

Susie, I find plants that are kept indoors during the summer, lack light (even if on the windowsill) but the grow very fast as its very warm indoors. The growth is long and sappy that attracts aphids much more so than if they were in the greenhouse. As soon as night time temps are above 10/12 with no dips below, the best place for your chillies will be in the greenhouse. The growth will be strong and sturdy which isnt quite as attractive to the aphids and are much more able to carry the fruit.

[Scarlet]

I have problems with my phone and my ipad - my ipad is alot older, but they are both iOS 9.3.2. I didnt used to have any problems. Damn @pple always changing stuff

I don't update my phone until it's been out for a while, I don't like waiting for a "fix". I've notified admin again, fingers crossed they can sort it out soon.

[SusieG]

I don't update my phone until it's been out for a while, I don't like waiting for a "fix". I've notified admin again, fingers crossed they can sort it out soon.

I'm on iOS 9.3.2 also..............!

Thanks for the info re aphids on indoor grown plants, Scarlet ....... I shall be more aware of that problem and get 'em outside asap next time when temps settle ...

I had noticed that two or three of the flowers had dropped off, and thought that I'd knocked them as I was drawing the curtain. Then as I was watering them I noticed a sticky residue all around the plants on windowsill - and on inspection - they were crawling with the blighters...!!!

They're looking clean now, but I feel a bit reluctant to pop them into GH - just yet .....
Here's a pic of the now 'cleaned up' pair (Bill & Ben, by the way...!) (if you can make it out..!!!). :

[AvidNewBee]

Sorry for this stupid question but, how do you overwinter them?

I have a sweet pepper in a growbag outside,,,slugs love it lol and a chilli something plant just in the back garden in a tiny pot , flowers all over,,,think its called basket of fire

[Scarlet]

Susie they look good. Often the first few flowers drop off, sky nothing to worry about. If you can keep them outside for a bit the ships generally clear off - just keep up the daily inspections.

avidnewbee, some plants over winter quite well, others just die off for no reason! Some varieties overwinter very well - I have had great success with lemon drop chillies and some of the super hots which gives a head start the following year. I take them in around end of September /oct before they get too chillies when the night time temps drop. They are often still fruiting. When they finish reduce watering and trim off any long growth. It will drop most of its leaves and could posdibly end up looking like a dead stick but come early Spring with a little luck it will start to sprout again.

[Ms-T]

SusieG
Bill & Ben look great.

[Muddy_Boots]

SP, you've got me in stitches , you've got a Trevor and a Simon ... Got any girls?

The small holes and brown patches may not be related... Have you got good air flow in your poly? Are the brown patches mouldy/furry/ or dry and crispy?

Thought it was only me that had named their chillie plants, Susie my Lemon Drop has been repotted and is now doing fine after her dive onto the green house floor.

But the two bad boys (Lowrey and Burnett) which are my Carolina Reapers who have now reached puberty, have now been repotted as they were getting near pot bound as well.

Pictures next.