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Hi all,

Grim old day here in Norwich so the greenhouse has been the perfect place to shelter. On the plus side the water butt is almost full again!

I have a couple of Apache chilli plants growing, they seem to be doing pretty well. They are now looking quite "bushy" with lots of sideshoots. Am I meant to be doing anything special with them like pinching out or am I best to just leave alone and keep watered and warm? Any tips gratefully received as I'm new to chilli growing!

Thanks Chris

Hi Chris,

I don't think you should be pinching out, I always let them get on with it(although slowly this year).

Grand! I'll leave them too it and see what happens. My jalepenos are shooting up as well, have had to stake one of them - I'm assuming this is standard.

Also, I've had real trouble germinating any chilli seed I've got - I've tried a few different things, multi purpose compost, specialist seed compost and then specialist seed compost with vermiculite on top - nothing has worked as yet. Any hints or tips gratefully received as I'm partial to the odd chilli or two.

Thanks, Chris

PS - The rain has stopped, the water butt is full and I'm hoping that the reasonable weather holds for tomorrow!