Teal Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I planted tomato seeds a week ago and they germinated but have become very leggy, I think this is due to the room being too warm for them and not getting enough light... moved them to a cooler place with more light, so hope this does the trick. I will try and not let the same happen to the chillis when they appear, are they susceptible to becoming spindly? The ones so far look like fine examples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I can see a good of red bottys occuring in this forum after munching on all these fresh chilies :lol: . But i think i may join you and see what i can bring on. Any tips on as on what chilies to grow and wear to get them from. Not very green fingered but fancy having a go at this though. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I got the grow your own Chilli Mini Starter Collection for B&Q today, so I will plant them tomorrow. It has Anaheium, Jalapeno, Cayenne & Scotch Bonnet seeds. As it's my first time growing my own chillis I hope it's not a complete failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) TLC that's what's needed, just keep the growing medium moist,not soaking,and gentle heat,it's surprising how hardy the plants are, good luck with them,keep us posted. Alan Edited March 16, 2011 by willy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sowed my seeds today. As per Munglers advice from before I have wrapped the pots in cling film. How often should I water them or will the cling film keep them moist? I have them on an East facing window sill with a radiator below; however, the heating is not on until about 6pm everyday. Will they get enough heat in the evening time with the radiator below. I will move the pots to South facing window sill when (or rather IF) they sprout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 They shouldn`t need to be watered if the clingfilm is tight. A south facing window is better until they germinate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 My chilli's have started to germinate! Everything else I have planted seems to be getting rather leggy, I hope the chillis don't suffer from the same. They are beside an East facing window which is not ideal and perhaps the reason for my problems. Hopefully I can move them outside before too long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Mine are in the shed and haven't shown at all yet. Each time I read this thread I get chilli envy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Mine are in the shed and haven't shown at all yet. Each time I read this thread I get chilli envy. Is it warm in your shed?I always worry about keeping new seeds or plants warm,that's why I start mine in the kitchen.hopefully they will start soon. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 No it isn't, it has a clear plastic roof so once the sun starts appearing it comes into it's own. I have planted mine in the same ugly plastic window box that I used last year. I don't particularly want to bring it indoors, and when I have mentioned it in the past I am told to be less impatient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 No it isn't, it has a clear plastic roof so once the sun starts appearing it comes into it's own. I have planted mine in the same ugly plastic window box that I used last year. I don't particularly want to bring it indoors, and when I have mentioned it in the past I am told to be less impatient If you have an easy variety like Cayenne then you'll still get plenty of fruits this year. A Habanero takes a lot longer to fruit, mine were still growing in November, some people reckon you only get a decent crop on the second year but the frost killed mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sowed my seeds today. As per Munglers advice from before I have wrapped the pots in cling film. How often should I water them or will the cling film keep them moist? I have them on an East facing window sill with a radiator below; however, the heating is not on until about 6pm everyday. Will they get enough heat in the evening time with the radiator below. I will move the pots to South facing window sill when (or rather IF) they sprout. Well after 12 days they have started sprouting, out of 7 seeds in each pot 5 cayenne, 1 jalapeno, 3 anahiem & 1 scotch bonnet have sprouted so far. However, as far as I understand the hotter ones take longer, so I hope a lot more Scotch Bonnets sprout in the coming week. How is everyone else getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Got approx 500 chillis so far. Another 500 seeds to sow. Mostly cayenne, but some F1 Apache, Demon Red and Tobasco. All destined for the polytunnel. The trick to getting good chillis is plenty of food, moderate watering, and LOTS of sun and heat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Are you single handedly supplying Pataks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Germination takes place the best if you have the following 21-24c and 40-60% rh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 An update on the chilli's, all the seeds seem to have sprouted now and some are doing a bit better than others. Below is a picture: From left to right - Scotch Bonnet, Anahiem, Jalapeno and Cayenne. The Cayenne have been the quickest growers so far, I am starting to get the 2nd leaves on the Cayenne. I have 6 or 7 plants in each of the pots so I am just waiting on the 2nd leaves to appear in all of the plants before I repot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 At which stage do you guys repot your chilli's into individual pots? I am seeing the 2nd leaves starting on all the plants, but some of the 2nd leaves are further along than others. If someone could post a picture of what the plant looks like when they repot then I can work out whether mine are at that stage yet. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sooner rather than later, Ollie. If you leave it too late then their roots will be tangled and you'll end up breaking them. If their second leaves are coming then they are certainly ready for a pot on. Put them in small pots for a start and upgrade as necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sooner rather than later, Ollie. If you leave it too late then their roots will be tangled and you'll end up breaking them. If their second leaves are coming then they are certainly ready for a pot on. Put them in small pots for a start and upgrade as necessary Cheers mate, my Cayenne are slightly ahead of my other varieties so I repotted them today, I will repot the others at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Have I missed the boat ? I want to have a go at this. Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Have I missed the boat ? I want to have a go at this. Thanks Adam chuck em in and see what happens! either that or you can but small plants fairly soon, if not already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Have I missed the boat ? I want to have a go at this. Thanks Adam You haven't missed the boat if you go for a fast maturing type like a Cayenne. Not the best tasting though. My Habaneros are coming along well, I moved them outside to the top shelf in the greenhouse about two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 nothing here just empty pots, looks like I will be buying plants this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 When I was in the greenhouse today with my camera I spotted this strange looking hover fly thing. The wings were just a blur but it landed for a few seconds on a chain. Any idea what it is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I saw one of those at the weekend too, looks like a tiny hummingbird, never seen one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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