Growing Chilli peppers, also Hot peppers

Capsicum sp. : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
							S	S	S
								T	T	T

(Best months for growing Chilli peppers in South Africa - Summer rainfall regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings

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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01 Aug 13, Jordan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi there. It depends on where you live, if you get frost in your area you will probably have to replant every year, if not then there is a good chance that your plants could keep producing chillies for a few years. You can also keep them in pots and overwinter them indoors, this will keep them alive even if you get frost in your area.
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10 May 13, Hannes Stoltz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): We re looking chillie growers around the Rustenburg area to contact Many questions to ask. Tel No required
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24 Sep 13, Corrie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I am in Rustenburg area, summer rainfall, good soil, plenty water, want to grow chillies in larger quantities, would like to get in touch with Hannes, tel nr available
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18 Jul 13, Pete van Diepen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I am a grower in the Delmas area. Call me on 083 4500 618
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25 Mar 13, Heidi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): What types of chillies are found in South Africa?
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23 Mar 13, dale allan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): where can I buy the seeds for the Trinidad scorpion chill and are these seeds available in south Africa at all. also looking for seeds for the jalokia bhut chili ( ghost pepper)
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11 May 13, Harr de Kock (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Dale Try, www.livingseeds.co.za They have a range of chilli seeds including the Bhut Jolokia.
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25 Mar 13, Pat Martin (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have just ordered from Livingseeds, they're local and have a large stock of various chilli seeds, Including Bhut, Trinidad scorpion and 7 pot. www.livingseeds.co.za Hope this helps
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07 Jan 13, nkosinathi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): question can I plant chilli pepper from now January? or can I plant chilli pepper twice a year?
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19 Nov 12, thendo (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): what is the right season to plant chillies, what type of soil its best for it to be fruitful
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I planted about 10 chili plants of different varieties in October. Only 1 variety has produced chilies. The other bushes are big and green and have been full of flowers for about a month, but no chilies. They are all in the same section of the garden. Do you have any thoughts on how I can get them to produce? Thanks.

- Doug

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