Chillies - growing and overwintering 2017

[damian1225]

Only just spotted this thread but so far I have the following in the conservatory from seed..

Peter P (Just for novelty as never grown before)
Fatalli (Never had any success with this)
Rotoco (new for this year)
China long pod (new for this year)
Ohnivec (new for this year)
Lemon drop (new for this year)
LG cherry red (New for this year)
Carolina reaper
Scotch bonnet
Peach ghost scorpion (new for this year)
and finally a load of prairie fire because I finally found seed so have gone a bit bonkers and got 11 plants LOL

I usually have a forest of morouga scorpions and they have been really proliffic for me over the last few years but wanted a change as the fatalli never come to much just plants with flowers falling off even when hand pollenated, Scotch bonnets usually do ok and reapers have been hit and miss, but all of this years look decent plants so far so I am hopeful.. I would love to get my hands on a greenhouse off freecycle for the plot but so far im still waiting.. my conservatory is excellent for them so no real hardship I keep them in there for another season.. really enjoyed reading this post as my main passion is chillies, and cant wait to see the pics throughout the next few months

[Small pumpkin]

Nice list you've got there Damian.
You're in the right place for your chilli obsession! ( we will soon turn it into an addiction )

[damian1225]

Nice list you've got there Damian.
You're in the right place for your chilli obsession! ( we will soon turn it into an addiction )

I'm Already addicted, just the level to be determined now lol, soon as I get a greenhouse I will go all out.. but for the time being these are how mine look atm, there are a couple of tomato's in there too..

[the big lebowski]

yep i have caught the bug now too has anyone put theres out full time yet ? may is the time they say is when its safe to put them out (local temps may differ) im still thinking of keeping mine inside for a couple of weeks just to be sure ,cheers

[Small pumpkin]

I've got 5 of my chillies in the tunnel full time but they get fleeced every night. I'd have them all out but still not got my other tunnel up, they are all desperate for re potting. No space for bigger pots in the house .

[Philthy]

Hey folks, long time no see

Many thanks for the feedback regarding my last post on lighting options; it was awhile back that one!
Well on that score I actually went for the MarsHydro - Reflector 96 - LED growlight.
I suppose to my mind at least it looked to be the simplest setup; I was a little bit put off the T5 unit by the (perceived) need to maintain the close proximity of the light to all plants all of the time. Given the likely growth rate I assumed daily checks and adjustments would be essential to achieve optimum growth rate with the T5 light, which is a bit too much hands on for me at the moment anyway. The MarsHydro allows a bit more flexibilty being purposefully mounted that much further away.
Or at least it should! Here's the ironic part: having been away a lot lately has meant that despite all of this process, I've still yet to actually use the light I did buy! Basically I figured this time around it'd actually be better for me that my plants continue to maintain their steady but ultimately quite slow development in my little windowsill nursery, with minimal input from me, as it gives me more time to finish the other little jobs like cleaning the GH that I'm still to do!
So I've loaned the light to a friend to trial and am now getting regular updates on the competition!
There's been some warm days already down south so my plants are doing pretty well on their own fortunately.

the fatalli never come to much just plants with flowers falling off even when hand pollenated

Hi Damian. I love Fatalii peppers, grow them every year pretty much. These pictures I'm 99% sure are of the same plant - Year 2 crop in 2014 coming through on the left, right is a similar process taking place in the plant's 3rd year (2015).
They've always done best for me in consistantly HOT environments (not roasting though - regularly over mid 30's celcius is too hot), and with a bit of shade cover from direct sun, whether that is from shade cloth over the structure they're grown in or the leaves of other plants shielding from the front.
Good ventilation is important for all chilli plants (I think), as is regular watering (not drenching) in hot weather. Vermiculate in the compost mix helps regulate the water as it locks moisture away until it's needed. When the sun disappears / overnight, be sure to close the ventilation points if they're not automatic as it is invariably the night time temperature drop from deteriorating weather that'll upset the process of flowering and fruiting if not carefully managed. Some strains seem more sensitive to this than others.

[damian1225]

Hey folks, long time no see

Many thanks for the feedback regarding my last post on lighting options; it was awhile back that one!
Well on that score I actually went for the MarsHydro - Reflector 96 - LED growlight.
I suppose to my mind at least it looked to be the simplest setup; I was a little bit put off the T5 unit by the (perceived) need to maintain the close proximity of the light to all plants all of the time. Given the likely growth rate I assumed daily checks and adjustments would be essential to achieve optimum growth rate with the T5 light, which is a bit too much hands on for me at the moment anyway. The MarsHydro allows a bit more flexibilty being purposefully mounted that much further away.
Or at least it should! Here's the ironic part: having been away a lot lately has meant that despite all of this process, I've still yet to actually use the light I did buy! Basically I figured this time around it'd actually be better for me that my plants continue to maintain their steady but ultimately quite slow development in my little windowsill nursery, with minimal input from me, as it gives me more time to finish the other little jobs like cleaning the GH that I'm still to do!
So I've loaned the light to a friend to trial and am now getting regular updates on the competition!
There's been some warm days already down south so my plants are doing pretty well on their own fortunately.



Hi Damian. I love Fatalii peppers, grow them every year pretty much. These pictures I'm 99% sure are of the same plant - Year 2 crop in 2014 coming through on the left, right is a similar process taking place in the plant's 3rd year (2015).
They've always done best for me in consistantly HOT environments (not roasting though - regularly over mid 30's celcius is too hot), and with a bit of shade cover from direct sun, whether that is from shade cloth over the structure they're grown in or the leaves of other plants shielding from the front.
Good ventilation is important for all chilli plants (I think), as is regular watering (not drenching) in hot weather. Vermiculate in the compost mix helps regulate the water as it locks moisture away until it's needed. When the sun disappears / overnight, be sure to close the ventilation points if they're not automatic as it is invariably the night time temperature drop from deteriorating weather that'll upset the process of flowering and fruiting if not carefully managed. Some strains seem more sensitive to this than others.

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Thats some good information thanks for taking the time to share, thr morouga's I had grew like weeds and where really low fuss plants, seems the fatali needed a little more nurturing.. I have a greenhouse this year and plan on putting them in the ground this year, I will prepare it well and see if that has a benefit over pots, I have two of each variety so will have one potted and one in the ground and do a comparison.. I will be quite active in this thread over the next few months when things start taking off so will keep you posted, and thanks again!

[Tripmeup]

yep i have caught the bug now too has anyone put theres out full time yet ? may is the time they say is when its safe to put them out (local temps may differ) im still thinking of keeping mine inside for a couple of weeks just to be sure ,cheers

Some of mine are out full time at night in the greenhouse..fleeced at night if required...

[Tripmeup]

Only just spotted this thread but so far I have the following in the conservatory from seed..

Peter P (Just for novelty as never grown before)
Fatalli (Never had any success with this)
Rotoco (new for this year)
China long pod (new for this year)
Ohnivec (new for this year)
Lemon drop (new for this year)
LG cherry red (New for this year)
Carolina reaper
Scotch bonnet
Peach ghost scorpion (new for this year)
and finally a load of prairie fire because I finally found seed so have gone a bit bonkers and got 11 plants LOL

I usually have a forest of morouga scorpions and they have been really proliffic for me over the last few years but wanted a change as the fatalli never come to much just plants with flowers falling off even when hand pollenated, Scotch bonnets usually do ok and reapers have been hit and miss, but all of this years look decent plants so far so I am hopeful.. I would love to get my hands on a greenhouse off freecycle for the plot but so far im still waiting.. my conservatory is excellent for them so no real hardship I keep them in there for another season.. really enjoyed reading this post as my main passion is chillies, and cant wait to see the pics throughout the next few months

Be interesting to see how you get on with the Ohnivec..I grew them for the first time last year and they were a brilliant plant with loads of attractive long fruits..Have them again this year, so hope for a repeat of last year's results

[maverick451]

Latest pics from my better ones in the conservatory

[poly]

Mine are pretty much all late sown ones at the beginning of April. This year I've sown

Alberto Locoto (capsicum pubescens)
Biquinho (capsicum chinense)
Caldero (capsicum annum) F5
CGN21500 (capsicum chinense)
Fidalgo Roxa x Grao de Bode (capsicum chinense)
Fish (capsicum annum)
Jalapeno Chichimeca (capsicum annum)
Orange Manzano (capsicum pubescens)
Pimento Da Neyde (capsicum chinense)
Pink Tiger (capsicum chinense)
Risen Yellow (capsicum pubescens)

A long way to go yet, Caldero are fairly early so hopefully they can speed along!

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Here's mine of about 10 minutes since.

Some have put on good growth, some getting a little too "Leggy" for my liking!



But I have a full day on the plot tomorrow, shall take em for a ride and go through them regarding potting on and if needs be "Trim n Frim" a few that need it!

Overall, well pleased!

[Scoot]

Mine all seem to be coming along nicely too.

I will probably put them into their final pots come next month.

Any ideas on good feeds for them for throughout the summer?

[Philthy]

I will be quite active in this thread over the next few months when things start taking off so will keep you posted

Great

..Yes I hope you have more luck with Fatalii this year. Definitely worth persevering with that one. Needs a long season, but one of the best to overwinter so maybe go down that route ie. there'll be significantly more cropping time in subsequent years. (I've never been able to get much of a crop from Bird's Eye, also a heat lover, so I reckon that's another fussy one. Just comes down to finding the balance in your own environment I guess).


Well, these are mine for 2017 (so far )
Nothing overwintered going into the new season, starting from basics again:



Have 2 each of Espelette, Joe's Long, Paper Lantern, Trinidad Scorpion, Green Trinidad Scorpion, Fatalii. 3-4 each of Apple Crisp, Lemon Drop, Jalapeno, Orange Thai hybrid from saved seed (no idea what it's crossed with but should be interesting).

And for anyone fretting that their plants are way behind, this little guy is a Habanero Submarine who finally decided to put in an appearance after 6 WEEKS in the propogator! Oh well better late than never Unfortunately the other two were affected by damping off disease or some such problem, collapsed anyway, so just this one to nurture haha..


I reckon I'll probably add to the range with a couple of bought plants from somewhere too; wished I'd kept the Chocolate Habanero from last year going so I want to get another one of those and it's far too late to start from seed now.

[damian1225]

Be interesting to see how you get on with the Ohnivec..I grew them for the first time last year and they were a brilliant plant with loads of attractive long fruits..Have them again this year, so hope for a repeat of last year's results

Fingers crossed its looking promising so far, its a stocky little plant so far and leaves are unusual to the other plants.. probably the healthiest looking one I have so far.. just need to pot on now and see how they go.. probably a job for this weekend