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09 Feb 14, mark (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

the 3 hottest chillis in the world are the bhut jolokia or ghost chilli, the trinidad moruga scorpion and the carolina reaper. carolina being the hottest. unfortunately not many of these seeds are available in south africa. but you can order them from overseas and it works out cheaper than if you were to buy from a south african supplier. i grow all three of them and i ordered mine from amazon.com for more information on some of the hottest chillis around feel free to email me. [email protected]

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10 Nov 13, Bill (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I have just started growing Jalapeño chillies for own consumption and notice they start turning black before they are fully grown(fruit). Is this a problem or just the type of chilli.

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31 Oct 13, moussa (Australia - temperate climate)

Can I grow chilli seeds in November and how long does the shoot take to come out cheers

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29 Oct 13, Leti (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I've had a beautiful chili plant which has been doing great for the last 5 years at least. This year we harvested lots of chilies but now they leaves are sort of wilting, facing downwards, pale and although we still get lots of chilies they are very small in size. Can you please help? I live in the Hunter Region, NSW. Funny thing I have another chili plant which is only a metre away and it looks fine.

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15 Oct 13, gary (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I'm in Cape Town , and a first time chilli tree grower . The wind howls here in spring and I'm scared my potted chilli plant is going to be ripped by the wind . Should I rather keep it indoors ?

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08 Oct 13, dr andrewartha (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

How would i go about growing peppers inside in the cool mountains range

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03 Nov 13, Matthew (Australia - tropical climate)

I would recommend that you start by planting the chilli seeds in a propagator (costs about 10 dollars at Bunnings), and placing it on top of the fridge with the lid on. This will allow the seeds to germinate. Once the chilli seedlings grow their first "true" leaves, place them (while still in the propagator tray) in a sunny spot for a couple hours per day.

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28 Jul 13, James (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in Melbourne, Wat is the time te of year to start seedlings and how much water do they need ? Thanks

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28 Jul 13, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi James, Check under the entry for chillies - set your zone to Temperate Australia

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15 Jul 13, Jenny Loo (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi all: when is the best time to craft a chilli plant? Thank you vrry much

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