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SS Tupperware, I have exactly the same infestation as you. I am pretty sure they are aphids. Mine started from the leaves nearest to the ground. All concentrate on the underside of the leaves. I think those aphids that turn black are mature adults and have developed wings. I use to only...

Hi Srin, Is that a yellow Bhut? Yes that what I do also add extra chilli to my noodles to get the kick :-) Mark T

Hi Srin, I did some search, I think they are called Meranti or terung ranti. scientific name is Solanum americanum Miller http://rencahhidupku.blogspot.com/2010/06/sayur-lemak-pucuk-meranti.html They use the leaves as well in the cooking. Interesting.. Mark T

Hi srin, I have seen similar stink bugs hanging on my bamboo trees. But they don't seem to bother my chillis. You must really enjoy hots food eating medusa chilli like eating vegetable!! Mark T

Hi Kiddc, I got them from US, have to pay 10% duty. Mark T

I also bought some 10 gallon smart pots. I like the idea of keep the root zone temperature cool. Was wondering what type of soil mix would be effective? Will definitely follow this topic closely. Good luck Mark T

Great read, thanks newtune. Didn't know that coffee ground provides systemic protection as well. Mark T

Thanks for all the advice I will definitely look into Chilli, garlic ginger spray. Just want something that is harmless to the plants and the environment, I don't mind putting the hard work and time by spraying them once or twice a week. Mark T

Hi Srin2, Ajarn, Thanks for your input, its looks like growing chilli organically in our tropical weather is not as easy as it seems :-) It makes me wonder how the commercial growers manage to grow such beautiful looking vegetables. Pytherins that I used seems to be effective against thrips...

Hi there, This is my first year growing Chilli plants in tropical weather. In the four months that I have my chilli plants, I have faced minor infestations of aphids, thrips, and mites. I treated them with pyrethrin base insecticide, as well as neem spray. It seems to work but the pest...

Most of the hot chilli we have in Malaysia are imported from thailand. They actually grown very easily and start flowering setting fruit fast. I took out one fresh pot I got from the market and sprinkle the seeds on some soil and I end up with > 30 seedlings. My avatar pic! Drove to...

Hi Duane, Thanks for the warning. I definitely won't eat them until I can get confirmation to what it is exactly. Mark T

Hi Redtailforester, Thank for the info. Mark T

Hi Srin2, Thanks for the info, hmm I thought Nightshade toxic? I actually dig up the plant and transplant them in a pot. I will look around at the wet market. If they sell them I guess this particular variety is safe. Oh I hope besides the jam you are able to have a good time in...

I have a chance encounter with this plant that I believe is a type of pepper plant. I have zero clue on its origin. Not even sure if it is edible? Could be that its not even a pepper plant! Below are the pictures I took using my phone. Any idea would be great.

Thanks for the info. I guess proper mulching and using light color pots is the other option. Mark T

Check out this article on grafting chilli peppers. They use rubber tubing for the graft method . Looks simple. http://www.avrdc.org/fileadmin/pdfs/Grafting_sweet_peppers.pdf Mark T

gnslng2, You comment makes me consider using Foam Box as a growing container. I can get some that are 1.5ft high and 2 feet length. They are at least 1 inch thick, I wonder will that keep the temperature cooler and more stable? Mark T

Just be aware of snails and slugs. I got many seedlings eating by them even with 3 to 4 sets of true leaves. Mark T

OK I got it, thanks bro.. Mark T