Growing Chilli peppers, also Hot peppers

Capsicum sp. : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S                  
        T T            
        P P            

(Best months for growing Chilli peppers in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 16 - 20 inches apart
  • Harvest in 9-11 weeks. Wear gloves to pick 'hot' chillies.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Best grown in a separate bed as chillies need plenty of light and air circulation.

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13 Aug 14, David (Australia - temperate climate)
what is the companion of chilli?
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19 Nov 14, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
everything apart from ice-cream
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21 Jul 14, Steve (Australia - arid climate)
Wet feet, your watering it too much
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07 Jul 14, Deepak Bhatia (New Zealand - temperate climate)
What kind of fertilizer does chillies need
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06 Jul 14, Dries (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What is the general life span of a chilli plant?
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20 Aug 14, Danie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Some of my inchanga chilli plants are now in their third year and still going strong. My red savina habaneros are now going into their second year and also very strong
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27 Jun 14, greg (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What soil is best for chilli seeds.
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25 Jun 14, ben (Australia - tropical climate)
Im in darwin and I have a chilli seedling, it did have quite a few leaves on it and the roots were coming out of the bottom of the pot so I transplanted and now its just a chilli stick about 14cm tall. Is it dead? It lives outside on the balcony gets morning sun and water once a day. Any tips would be appreciated.
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15 Nov 14, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
bigger pot,with good mix , liquid fertilizer fortnightly. Or stick it in the ground. Ref my comment from earlier this month
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31 May 14, Kate (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I Have a beautiful rainbow chilli in a large pot in full sun. It's turning yellow and wilting. Am I over or under watering it ?
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Red Chilli fruits are spicy as they are mature, while green ones are not. Chillies will grow most anywhere, but a little extra TLC goes a long way.

- mick

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