[CH] Too deep or not too deep

MidNite RamBler (nkal@prometheus.hol.gr)
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 18:51:53 +0200 

Hi fellow chile addicts,

here's the quiz of the day:

1) I know chiles like a lot of light/sun. The question is whether they
   prefer *direct* , *hot* sunlight over indirect (partial shade but
   with plenty light all around). The question concerns grown up chiles.

2) Today I got this liquid water-soluble fertilizer called MOLTEN-P.
   It's a 0-61-0 (!!) (P2O5 61.1%) pure phosphoric acid fertilizer and I
   would like to ask if you think this sounds any good.
   The reason I ask, is because it's full of warnings etc.
   Harmful to everybody, somewhere it even says "apply at least 7cm from plant" 
   and so on. Recommended dilution ratio 1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons.
   Caution if applied by airplane and so on.. 
   Makes me wonder if Saddam has one of these :)
   Should I apply this one to my seedlings in half strength as per common
   practice, or should I wait a couple of years so I won't OD them ? :)

3) Since I don't have a garden and my chile plants will eventually be 
   transplanted to pots in the veranta , what is the recommended pots depth
   for each of the following varieties:

      - Orange Hab
      - Red Hab
      - Caribb. Red Hab
      - Pequin
      - Early Scotch Bonnet
      - Jamaic. Scotch Bon.
      - Jalapeno
      - Charleston Cayenne
      - Tabasco
      - Thai Hot
 
 and  - Toma Verde Tomatillo

 I need the best depth for each of them, that won't be overkill, I mean
 Thai Hot depth should of course be smaller than Hab depth.

 Of course this is the famous "make the best of your money" problem.

Seeing how this turns out to be a pretty expensive hobby, I'm thinking of
switching to F1 racing, it might be cheaper  :))

Best Chile Regards,

Nikos Kalofolias
nkal@hol.gr

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