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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23 Nov 17, Mike (Australia - cool/mountain climate): You can buy from "Boondie Seeds" on the net. $1 for 20 seeds. $2 postage for many packets - $20 worth of seeds free postage.
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21 Nov 17, WWilliam R (Australia - tropical climate): We are in Cairns. Any chance of some seeds? We have red Habonero seeds available if you would like some.
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09 Sep 17, Ray Kruger (Australia - temperate climate): My Bishops Crown has grown up to 1.2 metres tall and fruiting has diminished. Can I prune the bush? If so should this improve fruiting?
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13 Sep 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have never tried to grow them. Maybe too much N. Have a look on the internet about growing them - how to grow chilli.
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26 Jul 17, Howard (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Live in Queensland Australia am about to plant seeds from chilli .anything special ishoukd do?
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28 Jul 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Google how to grow chilli and read several articles.
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09 Jul 17, Allen Payne (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I've planted chillies that keep flowering but no fruit, do you have an idea of what I'm doing wrong. They are healthy!
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19 Jul 17, muchaco (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Need to shake the pollen out of the flowers. Probably not many bees around
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15 Jul 17, Darren (Australia - temperate climate): Try a little potash around the plants when flowering. Watered in, this should help promote fruiting.
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30 May 17, Allen (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I've planted a row of chillo's all bar one are small bushes producing limited fruit but my healthyist plant is a good size but just keeps flowering with no fruit at all. Any ideas what's wrong.
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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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