Topic: Chillies 2019

[Madrasandy]

A few of last years chillies
Mainly all superhots but did grow Kashmiri and finger chillies too

[mickyp]

Good crop there Andy, Im hoping my Naga plant will make it through the winter.

[Madrasandy]

Good crop there Andy, Im hoping my Naga plant will make it through the winter.

I overwintered two plants, they are both just starting with new growth now

[mickyp]

Really!! ah i seem to remember you having a big greenhouse, mine is in our cabin, keeps the frost away, so the curry leaf tree and lemon tree live in there as well, i shall go see if the naga is showing any life....

[Madrasandy]

No, I only have an old small greenhouse, not that great at retaining temps.
I

[mickyp]

Oh ok, ive justed checked mine, the top end of the main stem has gone black, which is a bit ominous, i have made sure not to overwater it, time will tell lol.

[Madrasandy]

I cut mine right back and seal the

[Madrasandy]

Like this...

[mickyp]

well, yer learn something every day, I shall go and do that, i can see the shoots, cool, about three years ago i had a chocolate chilli plant which i cut back and left in a spare south facing bedroom on the windowsill, a few good bright days and the stupid thing thought it was spring and sprouted everywhere, i cut it back as it was only november and lost that one.
Off to find the cutters and bluetac.

[Naga]

Oooooherrrrr, missus!