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Comment on Wilting chillies by Darren

Darren — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:15:53 +0000

G’day Carol,

If you want to know almost everything about growing chillies I recommend investing in a copy of “The Complete Chile Pepper book” By Dave DeWitt.

For your Aphids I use Dettol just mix 10 parts water to 1 part Dettol and spray your plants each day until the aphids are gone. Or if you can encourage some lady beetles into your garden they will eat the aphids for you.

With the leaves dropping off, sometimes plants that have not been in full sun can go into shock when placed in full sun and the leaves can drop off. But if you started and are growing in full sun they might be lacking something. Try feeding them with powerfeed once a week, that seems to make them strong and healthy. The heat waves can also be stressful for them, just give them a bit more water in the afternoon and they should cope.

I hope that helps, if you need anymore help just ask.

Comment on Wilting chillies by Carol Furlong Green

Carol Furlong Green — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:02:36 +0000

I am in despair … last year I grew my first chilli plants in a veggie pod, in soil recommended by my local nursery… the plants took off beautifully, unfortunately they were eventually invaded by aphids and being a new gardener it took a while before I realised that I had a problem …. on advice again, I sprayed soapy water, then went to white oil with no luck. I managed to get a small crop of chillies before the aphids took over. After some further research I also realised where that where pod was positioned, the plants did not get a full eight hours of sun. The location went into shade around 4 ish. This year, I planted about six plants in individual pots and in a full day sun location …. within weeks the plants were struggling, leaves dropping off, some plants have fruited some are still small and obviously still not happy. I realise that it’s trail and error being a new gardener and my second attempt at growing chillies. I live In Mittagong NSW Southern Highlands, with unpredictable climate …we have had heatwaves for weeks, then (now) non stop rain and thunderstorms…temperatures have gone from 36 degrees to 16 degrees within the last six weeks. This is my last attempt to get some advice as I am on the verge of pulling up my plants and going back to buying expensive chillies from Harris Farm . Can you help please

Comment on Wilting chillies by Darren

Darren — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:27:38 +0000

In reply to Trevor. I think your right, they must have liked it to.

Comment on Wilting chillies by Darren

Darren — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:09:04 +0000

In reply to Trevor Moody. Thanks

Comment on Wilting chillies by Trevor

Trevor — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:21:26 +0000

I think your article was nicked by someone else.

ww.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-wilt-on-plants.htm

Comment on Wilting chillies by Trevor Moody

Trevor Moody — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:11:38 +0000

Nice article. Thanks.

Comment on What you need to do over winter with your chillies by Darren

Darren — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:51:32 +0000

In reply to simon. If you're expecting a frost I would recommend using a frost blanket, you can get them in rolls. Make sure you have got a good layer of mulch to keep the ground from freezing. If the ground freezes your plants could die.

Comment on What you need to do over winter with your chillies by simon

simon — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 02:18:35 +0000

quick question my chillies are planted into thr ground. how can I protect them from frost etc without digging up an potting them. Is the a plastic type thing I can put around li ke council does with plants you see