Hi,
New to the forum and this is my first season trying to grow some chillies. I started with about 8 Habanero seeds and 20 Cayenne seeds back in mid-march and I tried to germinate all of them for insurance that at least a couple would grow. I didn't realise the majority would germinate!! Anyway, I ended up leaving them to pick out the strongest of the bunch.
Here's them after a few weeks transplanted to individual propogator/windowsill greenhouse on 18th April:
So I had to get rid of a few more of the weaker ones because I simply don't have room for them in a small flat.
A few weeks later they are now in individual pots (photo: 2nd May):
Gave two of the Cayennes away and this is what I'm left with as of the 16th of May:
So far so good considering the growing conditions. They are mostly being kept indoors on a south-facing window because it is still too cold here in the UK at night. I am giving them as much outdoor time as possible but I have a VERY windy balcony so it is less than ideal. Hopefully as it gets into the warmer months this will die down a bit, although unlikely. I have got one of those mini greenhouses which I stick them in from time to time to get maximum daylight hours and fresh air but currently its difficult getting consistent conditions. They seem to be standing up to the abuse quite well though.
The Habaneros would be a bonus if they grow since they were planted a bit late (at the same time as the Cayennes- as a bit of an afterthought) but really as long as I get some fruits from any of these plants I'll be pleased. I've been doing a little experiment with the Cayennes. One has been FIMmed quite early on (the one with stakes) and has thrown out a lot of lower side growth nicely. I have since topped one of the stronger plants as well as removing the lower long leafs on one plant to try and create a bushier growth. Since I'm limited on space it'll be interesting how I can keep these on the small side but still get a good crop. Not sure why some of the Cayennes are doing better than others, but with the smaller ones I may just experiment later on and keep them as miniature as possible.
Anyway, hope to give updates every couple of weeks as a progress log for a first time grower. Also, Hi to anyone in the UK, I welcome any tips with how to deal with our less than ideal weather :-P.
Thanks
New to the forum and this is my first season trying to grow some chillies. I started with about 8 Habanero seeds and 20 Cayenne seeds back in mid-march and I tried to germinate all of them for insurance that at least a couple would grow. I didn't realise the majority would germinate!! Anyway, I ended up leaving them to pick out the strongest of the bunch.
Here's them after a few weeks transplanted to individual propogator/windowsill greenhouse on 18th April:
So I had to get rid of a few more of the weaker ones because I simply don't have room for them in a small flat.
A few weeks later they are now in individual pots (photo: 2nd May):
Gave two of the Cayennes away and this is what I'm left with as of the 16th of May:
So far so good considering the growing conditions. They are mostly being kept indoors on a south-facing window because it is still too cold here in the UK at night. I am giving them as much outdoor time as possible but I have a VERY windy balcony so it is less than ideal. Hopefully as it gets into the warmer months this will die down a bit, although unlikely. I have got one of those mini greenhouses which I stick them in from time to time to get maximum daylight hours and fresh air but currently its difficult getting consistent conditions. They seem to be standing up to the abuse quite well though.
The Habaneros would be a bonus if they grow since they were planted a bit late (at the same time as the Cayennes- as a bit of an afterthought) but really as long as I get some fruits from any of these plants I'll be pleased. I've been doing a little experiment with the Cayennes. One has been FIMmed quite early on (the one with stakes) and has thrown out a lot of lower side growth nicely. I have since topped one of the stronger plants as well as removing the lower long leafs on one plant to try and create a bushier growth. Since I'm limited on space it'll be interesting how I can keep these on the small side but still get a good crop. Not sure why some of the Cayennes are doing better than others, but with the smaller ones I may just experiment later on and keep them as miniature as possible.
Anyway, hope to give updates every couple of weeks as a progress log for a first time grower. Also, Hi to anyone in the UK, I welcome any tips with how to deal with our less than ideal weather :-P.
Thanks
