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I cannot seem to be able to grow peppers or chillies I bought some seeds last year but never got any plants and also when i buy pepper plants i get no peppers or they die so how do I grow them from seed and from plugs? i got bhut jolokia and trinidad scorpion seeds
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chilli's like the warm, are you growing them indoors or out?
this year I have gone for the "perfect" method, of using a heated propagator to produce the seedlings and then transplanted them to their own pots once strong.
but last year I just chucked a load of seeds in some soil in a pot and they still grew really well.
They do need to be kept well watered but not over watered, and never let the room get to cold they are in, they do not like frost!
Check out my blog below for my progress this year.
hope this helpsChilli Grower
mmmmmm Spicy Chilli.....
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The 2 varieties you mentioned do require a longer growing season than some others. To achieve this you ideally need to use a heated propogator to kickstart themNever test the depth of the water with both feet
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In Cumbria I think you'll need a greenhouse, whatever you try. For those very hots varieties they are still difficult to get a crop from (buy something like Apache for a quicker crop). The best tactic is to treat it as a 12 month + project, overwintering them in the house.Garden Grower
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My pepper plant took ages. If it wasn't for the Indian Summer I would have only had one pepper to show the family. Will certainly be starting them earlier this year and giving them the best spot in the greenhouse as that was taken by the toms last year but the toms in the worst part grew just as well.
I used a mist sprayer every now and again as I read it's meant to help pollination. I also gave it the same feed as the toms weekly.Comment
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I'll throw my tuppence into the mix here. What everyone has said is right, but I have done something else this year and had success so far.
Like you I'm growing Bhut Jolokia amongst others, what I did to start with was put the seeds in a zip-lock bag with warm water, then place the bags in a flask of warm water to maintain the warmth. They are now in a heated propagator and I have 29 seedlings to show for my efforts in less than 3 weeks.Comment
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Talking of peppers has any tried these.
The Willy PepperPotty by name Potty by nature.
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Oh. My god!!!! My eyes! My eyes!!!!When the Devil gives you Cowpats - make Satanic Compost!
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Like the sound of this
from my limited/short experience i find Bhut Jolokia to be one of the hardest to germinate
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has anyone had success with the chilli plants that they claim can go outside or in hanging baskets or will they need heat also?
is a sunny spot enough?Comment
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Yeah! And my Eyes! There really should be a law against it.Originally posted by Creemteez View Post
Has Dick Dastardly had anything to do with this?Comment
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Yes CT I have heard peppers can make your eyes water if handled incorrectly.Originally posted by Creemteez View Post
But their real honest google them.
ColinPotty by name Potty by nature.
By appointment of VeggieChicken Member of the Nutters club.
We hang petty thieves and appoint great ones to public office.
Aesop 620BC-560BC
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I've had Nigel's Outdoors ripen nicely on the lottie but am not growing this year as I prefer some of my indoor varieties and want to use the bed for something else.Originally posted by jps View Post
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Yep. They don't all come out the proper shape: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...eal_38887.htmlOriginally posted by Potstubsdustbins View PostAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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