Growing Peppers in Pots

berginhart · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:16 am Post subject: Growing Peppers in Pots

I have peppers -sweet and chili's in growing my greenhouse. They are still young plants. What size pot should they be finally potted onto? Are they OK to grow in a coldframe?

michael brenock · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:41 am Post subject:

10 inch(24-25 cm) should do or better still growbags. They will grow in a cold frame but they need height about 18 inches(45cms) and good ventilation.They are very susceptible to aphids at all stages so be on the alert.
michael brenock horticultural advisor(rtd)

summerdays · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 14

Hi guys,
I have tried to grow chillies in the past without much luck, I haven't even been able to get them germinated, do you have any suggestions on the best way to do this.

michael brenock · Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

the temperature required to germinate chillies is a steady 60-70 deg F. This can be hard to achieve and also requires a high humidity. You are still on time to get a crop going this season but they are really an indoor/ glasshouse crop and are very susceptible to aphids.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

ian · Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

just bought tomato and pepper plants in lidl they'ye 10" high and look very healthy @3.99 not bad price i thought , will do nicely in the little 'sun room' , here's hoping !!

summerdays · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 14