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22 Jun 10, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am not sure how to pick chillies,do you cut the stem or pull off from the base of chilli

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16 May 11, Dennis (Australia - temperate climate)

leave the whole stem on the chillie.

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25 Jun 10, (Australia - temperate climate)

In the supermarket they all seem to have a bit of stem still attached, so they've been cut off. I normally cut them, as if they are ripe then pulling them will split the fruit and cover your hands with chilli juice.

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10 Feb 10, phil (Australia - temperate climate)

i have 1 chilli plant in a large pot with other herbs on my balcony. some thing is eating the leaves. what would it be & what can i do to prevent is?

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02 Feb 10, Steve (Australia - temperate climate)

Hey, I raised some plants in the seed tray (with lid) they grew very tall and thin over about 2 weeks. Still only 2 leaves and no real leaves. I put them outside for a bit and some shrivelled up. Was it too sudden a change for them?

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31 Jan 10, bryan dunlop (Australia - temperate climate)

Have several chilli plants growing and something is eating the leaves. Whay could it be and how do i treat?

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17 Jan 10, Chris L (Australia - temperate climate)

Have planted various kinds of chilies. 1- Habaneros are ornage when ripe but not hot at all. Anyone can explain why? 2- Something is eating the leaves of my Thai chilies. Plant is almost bald. Have used pyrethrum spray & snail/slug pellet but to no avail. Any idea what the mystery pest is & what can I do? 3- What's the best way to prune chili plants? Thanks & Happy gardening, y'all! :-)

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17 Jan 10, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)

Have planted some chilli plants from seedling in pots about a month ago. Plants are about 40 - 50cm tall. The are very slow at producing flowers compared to a mates plants. He isn't doing anything different to me. Any tips to get flowers and fruit?

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16 Jan 10, Paul (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Guys, I had a heap of chilli seeds sent to melbourne from the states about October last year. Due to my wife being pregnant and other things I forgot about them. I planted a heap of them last week. Is their any chance I will get anything off them or is it too late? I'm kicking myself.

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10 Jan 10, Simon (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

hey Jason, thanks for the info. yes now I remember just want to know what I will be eating and giving to friends, Cheers

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