Description: 1.Chillies are tender plants that need heat, sun and The amount of water vapour in the atmosphere. Different plants require different levels of humidity. Houseplants that need high humidity are best grown in a steamy bathroom, misted regularly or the pot placed in a saucer of damp pebbles. In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather by damping down (wetting) the floor, overhead watering or misting. However, high humidity can cause fungal problems, in which case open vents to improve ventilation.humidity to fruit well. Closely related to sweet peppers, they make attractive plants with their colourful, glossy fruits. They also take up little space, reaching only about 60cm (2ft) tall and 30cm (1ft) wide, and grow particularly well in pots.Chillies generally like similar growing conditions to tomatoes. For the best crop, grow them in a greenhouse, polytunnel or sunny conservatory. They should also be happy in a sheltered, sun-baked spot outdoors – ideally beside a south-facing wall or on a sunny patio – but may produce a smaller crop.For the widest choice of varieties, buy seeds, sowing them indoors from late winter, for harvests from mid-summer to early autumn. 2.There are hundreds of varieties of chillies, in fruit of various colours, shapes and sizes, ranging from mild to ridiculously hot. Chilli heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), with milder varieties such as ‘Anaheim’ rated at 500–2,500 SHU, ‘Jalapeno’ at 2,500–8,000 SHU, ‘Scotch Bonnet’ at 100,000–350,00 SHU and the blisteringly hot ‘Carolina Reaper’ at 2.2 million SHU.Heat is not just dependent on the variety though, it can also vary according to the growing conditions and stage of ripeness.There are currently 19 chilli varieties with an RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which shows they performed well in our trials – check out our list of AGM fruit and veg.What and where to buyChilli seeds are widely available in garden centres and from online seed suppliers. There are also many specialist chilli seed retailers, who offer the widest choice of varieties.Many of these sources also sell young plants in spring and early summer. These are ideal if you don’t have time to sow seeds or don’t have a suitably warm, bright place to raise good plants.Another option is to buy grafted A seedling is a young plant grown from seed.seedlings, which can be ordered from online suppliers for delivery from mid-April. These more vigorous plants should produce larger crops and are especially useful where growing conditions are a little cool. 3.Guide StartSection 3 of 8Sow seeds indoors from late winter to mid-spring – an early start will give you earlier and longer harvests. Chillies generally need a long The period of time when an individual plant is in active growth. This will depend on the local climate and light levels, and can vary between different plants, although it is broadly from spring to autumn.growing season.Fill a small pot with Seed compost is a free draining compost formulated for germinating seed. It often contains a mix of fine materials including sterilised loam, coir, coarse sand, grit or perlite. It contains low level of nutrients (High levelscould damage seedlings).seed compost, firm gently then sow a few seeds on top. Most seeds will germinate, so only sow a few more than you need, in case of losses. Cover with a fine layer of A hydrated mineral that is lightweight and absorbs moisture readily. The small silvery-brown spongy granules can be used as a growing medium for seeds and cuttings, or mixed into potting compost to improve aeration and moisture retention.vermiculite and water carefully.Seeds will germinate quickly in a A heated propagator is a portable heated structure with a vented lid and adjustable, constant, thermostatic temperature control. It provides a warm, humid environment to help seeds germinate and cuttings to root quickly.heated propagator at 21°C (70°F) or simply put the pots on a warm windowsill. Place a clear plastic bag over each pot, secured with an elastic band, to raise the The amount of water vapour in the atmosphere. Different plants require different levels of humidity. Houseplants that need high humidity are best grown in a steamy bathroom, misted regularly or the pot placed in a saucer of damp pebbles. In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather by damping down (wetting) the floor, overhead watering or misting. However, high humidity can cause fungal problems, in which case open vents to improve ventilation.humidity.As soon as A seedling is a young plant grown from seed.seedlings appear, take the pot out of the A propagator is a portable, lightweight structure usually plastic, with a vented or unvented lid to provide a humid, slightly warmer atmosphere. It is useful to help seeds germinate and root cuttings. It may have adjustable, thermostatic temperature control.propagator or remove the plastic bag. Keep plants at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in bright light and water regularly. Potting onWhen the A seedling is a young plant grown from seed.seedlings are 2.5cm (1in) tall, move each one into its own small pot of multi-purpose Can refer to either home-made garden compost or seed/potting compost: • Garden compost is a soil improver made from decomposed plant waste, usually in a compost bin or heap. It is added to soil to improve its fertility, structure and water-holding capacity. Seed or potting composts are used for growing seedlings or plants in containers - a wide range of commercially produced peat-free composts are available, made from a mix of various ingredients, such as loam, composted bark, coir and sand, although you can mix your own.compost. Then, once roots begin to show through the drainage holes, move them into larger 13cm (5in) pots.By late May, move each plant into its final 22cm (9in) pot or plant three in a standard growing bag. Add canes to keep them stable and upright.The plants will grow and crop best if kept in a greenhouse, polytunnel, conservatory or Cold frames are glaze box-like structures made from brick or wood with a hinged or removable, glazed, sloping lid. Useful to protect plants from cold weather over winter or acclimatise (harden off) young plants in spring and provide extra warmth for tender crops in summer.Mulch newscold frame. However, in mild parts of the country you can move them outside, once all danger of frost has passed (see Planting out, below). Planting outKeep chilli plants indoors until the night temperature is reliably at least 12°C (54°F), usually by late May or early June. Then Gradually acclimatising tender or indoor-raised plants to outdoor conditions, to toughen them up and prevent a check in growth. Place plants outside in a sheltered spot during the day then bring indoors at night for a couple of weeks. Or place in a coldframe, opening the lid during the day.harden off for two to three weeks, to acclimatise them to outdoor conditions.Chillies need your warmest, sunniest spot to produce a crop outdoors. They grow well in large containers, ideally on a sunny patio or by a south-facing wall.They can also be planted in the ground, into well-drained, fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is slightly acid. To achieve this, dig in moderate amounts of well-rotted manure – at a rate of 5.4kg (10lb) per square metre/yard – but avoid using fresh manure or large quantities, as this can lead to lush, leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Then warm the soil with polythene sheeting or cloches for a couple of weeks before planting.Plant the young chillies in the ground at the same level they were growing in their pot. Space them 38–45cm (15–18in) apart, depending on the variety. Dwarf varieties can be spaced 30cm (1ft) apart. Then cover with fleece or cloches to provide wind protection, preferably until the end of June.
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