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20 Jun 13, Kerry Hart (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

We would like to know how to keep/store our excess chilli's if you can assist us Regards Kerry

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07 Jul 13, Kate (Australia - temperate climate)

Chillis freeze really well and I use them direct from frozen - just chop and cook!

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07 Jun 13, Jade Webb (Australia - temperate climate)

I heard that horse manure kills chilli plants. Is it true?

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20 May 13, Ollie (Australia - temperate climate)

I bought some chilli plants two months ago and the leaves are turning yellow, chillies growing on the tree, it's coming to the end of may. I taught it may be the weather but when I went to Bunnings there trees were green, any ideas before I lose them?

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24 May 13, Jas (Australia - temperate climate)

Try A mixture of 2 teaspoons of epsom salts to 500ml of water it works a treat

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17 May 13, Helen (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I bought 3 small chilli plants recently, unfortunately 2 died, & I am trying to keep the 3rd surviving plant alive, but it is wilting. I have it in a small pot on a north facing verandah, but I was wondering if it may be too cold for it - it is now May, and I live on the south-west coast of Victoria & prone to frosts. I was wondering what I can do to keep the plant alive. I have noticed a couple of small white flowers on the plant, but the plant itself is very small & wilting -?too much water. I am a beginner gardener, & would be really encouraged if I could manage to keep this plant alive & able to produce chili's which I love. thanking you, Helen

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15 May 13, charmaine (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Does one have to replant chilli plants every year or does the bush actually stay as a kind of shrub?

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01 Aug 13, Jordan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi there. It depends on where you live, if you get frost in your area you will probably have to replant every year, if not then there is a good chance that your plants could keep producing chillies for a few years. You can also keep them in pots and overwinter them indoors, this will keep them alive even if you get frost in your area.

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10 May 13, Hannes Stoltz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

We re looking chillie growers around the Rustenburg area to contact Many questions to ask. Tel No required

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24 Sep 13, Corrie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I am in Rustenburg area, summer rainfall, good soil, plenty water, want to grow chillies in larger quantities, would like to get in touch with Hannes, tel nr available

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