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How to grow Chilli’s |
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Growing Chilli’s If you are planting outdoors, a spot closest to the house is recommended. These areas are warmer and more protected from frost, the deadly enemy of your delicate chilli plants.
Either in the garden or in a container, soil is the next consideration. To start the seeds, use a soil-less or sterilized seed starting mix, Jiffy Pellets are my Favourite option and all are available at most garden centres and nurseries.
Lightly cover your seeds with the planting mix, and water to keep evenly moist. Using a spray bottle to mist the plants is a great way to avoid drowning the seeds. If the seeds are kept too moist, damping off can occur, which will kill the seedlings.
Sprouts should emerge in about three weeks, depending on soil conditions or humidity. Seeds should be covered with a clear plastic cover, such as plastic wrap, to retain moisture and humidity. Once the seedlings emerge, remove the cover and place in a sunny area.
Seedlings are ready to transplant to the garden or final container when two sets of leaves appear. Once transplanted, your seedlings will need daily watering, especially in the hot days of summer. Chilli plants in containers need special attention as they dry out more quickly. In very hot areas, watering in the morning and evening can be necessary. The soil should remain evenly moist, but not soggy. Any soil you use should be well drained. Containers should have holes drilled in the bottoms. You can add sand or gravel to the soil mix to improve drainage.
Chilli’s need fertilizer about once a month. Use a complete mix labelled for fruits and vegetables. Be sure to mix according to label directions. Too much fertilizer can burn plant roots, especially in containers.
Water and the weather can affect the taste and hotness of your chilli plants. Too much or too little water can cause the chillies to taste bitter rather than hot. Long, sunny summers with high temperatures will grow hotter tasting chillies than short, cool summers with many overcast days. Your chilli’s, started from seed, will be ready to harvest in roughly one hundred days. When peppers are ripe, they will remove easily from the stem. Pulling the off too soon can damage your plant.
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