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    Chillies Outdoors??

    Hi peeps

    I now am the proud Mummy of around 30 odd Jalapenos, 6 Joe Longs, about 8 peach habaneros and a million or so Padrons. Now my conservatory ain't that big, has Red Spider Mite and His Lordship will be pretty upset if he cannot get to the cross-trainer et al. Sooooo, will these grow outside?
    Hayley B

    John Wayne's daughter, Marisa Wayne, will be competing with my Other Half, in the Macmillan 4x4 Challenge (in its 10th year) in March 2011, all sponsorship money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, please sponsor them at http://www.justgiving.com/Mac4x4TeamDuke'

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    They should do just fine outside, that's where mine will be going but I wouldn't put them out just yet as chilli's don't like the cold, though they are quite strong and can live quite happily at around 7c. Put them in a sheltered position with plenty of light when outside. They might be ok as of now in an unheated greenhouse/coldframe depending where your from but your going to have to harden them off first. I would try and wait for a while just until the last frosts.

    You could try and put them in a sheltered position with a fleece round it but I wouldn't risk it just yet!
    Last edited by Naga; 26-03-2009, 07:55 PM.
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    • #3
      Gawd no, they're only babies, I mean when they've grown up a bit and repotted. They are juggling for space with my tomatoes and peppers at the moment, in the conservatory - those red spids won't be around just yet so it's safe.

      They will be going into pots and gradually hardened to go in the driveway but I was concerned that chillies should be indoors which would leave me trying to fit nigh on a hundred pots indoors
      Hayley B

      John Wayne's daughter, Marisa Wayne, will be competing with my Other Half, in the Macmillan 4x4 Challenge (in its 10th year) in March 2011, all sponsorship money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, please sponsor them at http://www.justgiving.com/Mac4x4TeamDuke'

      An Egg is for breakfast, a chook is for life

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      • #4
        First bit of veg I grew last year was a chilli plant. It grew and produced fruit in the corner of a sunny flower bed.
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          What are you going to do with all the chillies from over 50 plants? I grow about a dozen and have more than enough fruits for us for the year.
          "Orinoco was a fat lazy Womble"

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          • #6
            I planted half my Cayennes on the allotment last year, and half in pots on the patio.

            The lotty ones did much, much better.
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              I put 6 in my lotty last year and they did well. Depending on what type they may need a support. Still time for a frost now so be careful. Mine are doing well in a unheated greenhouse.
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              • #8
                I did chilli's outside in pots last year up against a south facing wall - they did fine but had to sow seeds early to get a crop. Still using the dried ones now. My chilli's for this year just coming through now.
                si'sraisedbed

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                • #9
                  I germinated mine indoors, but they have now been moved into the plastic greenhouse and they seem to be doing well. If you haven't got a greenhouse, can your OH make you a cloche or cold frame.....its in his interest so he can get to his crosstrainer!
                  My mind works like lightning, One brilliant flash and it is gone!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by womble View Post
                    What are you going to do with all the chillies from over 50 plants? I grow about a dozen and have more than enough fruits for us for the year.
                    well....

                    Eat some - lots, dry some, and sell the rest
                    Hayley B

                    John Wayne's daughter, Marisa Wayne, will be competing with my Other Half, in the Macmillan 4x4 Challenge (in its 10th year) in March 2011, all sponsorship money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, please sponsor them at http://www.justgiving.com/Mac4x4TeamDuke'

                    An Egg is for breakfast, a chook is for life

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