Chili Pepper Plants
Chili Peppers and Sweet Peppers are both
fantastic plants to grow, whether it be on the kitchen windowsill, in
the greenhouse or outdoors when
the temperature has risen in Summer.
Find a wide range of seeds on our
links page. All offer you a
great choice, from fiery chillies to crisp sweet pepper varieties, and
each range gives you that vital head start in growing your own.
How to
grow
Both peppers and chillies are simple to grow, given the right
conditions and even easier when bought as plug plants. As chillies and
peppers are warm climate plants they need protection from cold weather. We suggest that you grow
them indoors, on a windowsill or in the conservatory, or alternatively
you could start them off in the greenhouse. When temperatures have
risen in Summer you continue to grow under cover or move them outdoors
to enjoy the full benefits of the sun.
Position
Unsurprisingly
these plants like sun. Position plants in a sunny but sheltered spot,
away from drafts or risk of wind damage. As plants grow repot in to
larger containers and ultimately a 5 liter pot should suffice.
Soil
A
good multi-purpose compost is the
perfect growing media for these plants.
Care
As
incredibly thirsty plants it is vitally important that you keep a check
on moisture levels, after all a plant requires water to produce
succulent peppers and chilies. A weekly feed with a balanced fertiliser is advised in
the early stages of growth and once flowers appear a high potassium tomato fertilizer should be applied
to provided to improve the quality of produce.
Harvesting
Harvest
when fruits are plump and have ripened fully. Most varieties will
change in color , from green to red or orange but you should always
refer to the information provided on purchase. Simply cut the stalk
with a sharp knife and eat when ready.
Top Tip
Stake
plants when they reach 20cm in height and replace with larger stakes as
plants get taller to avoid them breaking under the weight of fruit.
