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Old 21-04-2006, 07:01 PM
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hi folks - pleased to meet you all on this great site.
My first question is this.

My first venture into growing veg is a chilli plant that I grew from a chilli that was in a meal at one of my local restaurants.

The plant is producing a large amount of chillis which is great. The only thing is the plant doesn't look particularly healthy. The leaves at the bottom are pale and droopy and even some of the leaves at the top are a bit lifeless.

The plant is on my windowsill and gets good sun. I have repotted to a larger pot in some miracle grow compost a few days ago which hasnt made much difference yet. Also, I dont believe I am over or underwatering.

Is there something I am doing wrong?
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Old 21-04-2006, 07:24 PM
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Try feeding it once a week with liquid tomato food. You can buy this at garden centres.
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Old 21-04-2006, 10:01 PM
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Mmmmm... yes....sounds like it has worked hard producing babies for you...now it needs pampering with a good stiff drink and some good nosh!!! ..hello by the way!!!!
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