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17 Feb 20, Astrid (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi Ahmed, It depends on how much shade they get. I live in Johannesburg North and have successfully grown chillies in an area that gets around 3 hours of sun a day in summer (less in winter). Important is that they are in a sheltered location. I have successfully grown 3 chilli bushes - they are now 4 years old. The varieties I have were selected for their longevity (not annuals) and shade tolerance, and bought online from Livingseeds: 2 pepperdew types (Shan's sundew and Carl's sundew) as well as the West Park Birds Eye chilli. The West Park produces so prolifically that I get more chillies than leaves on the plant! You will need to do some pruning of the bushes in spring because they get more leggy than they would in full sun - cut back about 1/3 in early spring before any leaves appear. So unless you have total shade I recommend you give it a try.

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27 Jan 20, Sekete Moshoeshoe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Which areas are best fit for growing jalapeno in South Africa?

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03 Feb 20, Anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Look up the climate zones to see if it grows in your climate zone. www.gardenate.com/zones/#zone-SA

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15 Sep 19, Lucas Potgieter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where can i buy Red Habanero or Carolina Reeper chillies or some seeds. Call or Whatsup 0818072427

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06 Jun 19, Joan Richardson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Hello. Does Chilli go out of season, if so, when?

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30 Apr 19, Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

In Gauteng, what veggies and herbs can i plant from May month?

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07 Oct 18, Steve Unter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Were can I buy chillies in Gauteng ?

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10 Feb 18, Desiree (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi I planted habeneros and jalepenos but the insects are eating the leaves, any natural insecticide I can use

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11 Feb 19, Andy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

fill a drum with kakie bush then fill with water, after 1 week put the water on it. Problem gone Happy planting

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06 Oct 18, RL (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Pour boiling water over a handful of chopped up tomato leaves and 3 subsections of garlic. Allow to infuse for 24 hours then remove vegetable matter, add a drop of dish washing liquid and spray on chilli leaves about once a week. If you want to get fancy you can also add a drop of linseed oil to the mix but I've found it works fine without.

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