Growing Chilli peppers, also Hot peppers

Capsicum sp. : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Mar	May	Jun
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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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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28 May 14, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate): Hi I recently bought cucamelon seeds. I'm just wondering where and when it would be best to sow these seeds.
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05 May 14, wal (Australia - arid climate): My chillies pods are being invaded by white grubs therefore causing chillies to rot.What can I do to prevent this?
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04 May 14, Avajatar (Australia - temperate climate): Can you start growing in May, and let it grow from then on?
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11 May 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): no not in the southern states anyway if they get frosted they will die. best to start your seeds indoors in august and wean them outside after the last frosts.
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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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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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Sand would be too heavy. You need to add compost or other organic matter into the soil when planting. To loosen soilup. Chilies/peppers do better in soil pH 6.5 to 7.0. Helpful info link https://bonnieplants.com/how-to-grow/growing-peppers/

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