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17 Sep 12, Doug Henderson (Australia - temperate climate)

I'm in South east Queensland,Australia I read that Sept is the best time to plant the seeds daytime temp av 24, nighttime temp is about 14 Is it ok to leave the seeds out in damp soil in small pot over night ? and how often do you water them. ? how big should they be to re-pot them ? Thanks Doug.

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19 Sep 12, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It's no problem leaving damp seedlings out overnight at those temps - I water in the morning just to be sure. Water daily, though if you miss one here and there it's ok. Once you've got seedlings big enough to handle should be fine to plant - roughly 2 inch tall.

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28 Jul 12, Christine Houweling (Australia - temperate climate)

i am on very alkaline soil, can't get pH lower than 7 no matter how much i try. I live in Port Lincoln at the tip of Eyre Peninsula. it would be nice to see pH preferences for plants in your guide. I think your service is fabulous.

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27 Jul 12, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

sounds like sooty mould.???

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27 Jul 12, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

probably getting past it's growing season although I have had birdseye chilli that lasted three years. I actually made a small hothouse to help them through the colder months. warmer climate they will probably keep going OK

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27 Jul 12, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

I solved the problem of the wildlife eating my vegies by buildin a large cage, it's 8m by 3m and looks like a bird cage it's 2.5m high. Yep now I get to eat my veg. cost was about $400. The wire was the most expensive bit because it was a small hole which kept the sparrows out and away from the lettuce and silverbeet. A cage is the way to go

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18 Jul 12, Andrew (Australia - temperate climate)

Do u have to cut back chillis plant back in winter?

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04 Aug 12, frosty (Australia - temperate climate)

Cant hurt them and I find that it improves growth of plant and bigger harvest.

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15 Jul 12, Betty Devonshire (Australia - temperate climate)

I have several chilli bushes and everything was looking good. The chillis developed beautifully and were ready to start picking. The I noticed they chillis started disappearing. I couldn't see any that may have dropped of on the ground !!! The I noticed a bird swooping down and taking off with the chillis. Has any one ever had this problem? I also noticed that the ducks love them too !! Help

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25 Jul 12, Westy (Australia - temperate climate)

hey I find with chilli plants they produce hotter chillies when they are not watered too much, receive a lot of sunshine, and are left to fully mature on the plant. also try a hotter chili variety such as the 'diablo' or 'red hot'. these chilies aren't overly hot, and are ideal for asian and mexican cooking, and they produce amazing amounts of chillies per plant

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