Re: [CH] Plants from West Dean Gardens
John Reynolds (fastluck@uswest.net)
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 17:20:07 -0600
Adrian,
I don't think there's such thing as an annual chile (even though one was
misnamed Capsicum Annuum). I think the trick is 1) when you dig them up,
prune them back as they likely lost some roots, and 2) when you bring them
indoors, make sure they have plenty of light and don't get overwatered. I'd
venture a guess that they're not getting enough light.
If you don't get enough light through the window you're keeping them by (if
that's what you're doing), I'd invest in a couple of $15.00 plant lamps at
WalMart--at least 1 per chile plant. Next year, you'll start out with mature
plants, and each successive year they'll get bigger. You should be able to
get several years' life out of them.
John
Albuquerque, Zone 5/6
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Swash <amswash.jnr@jupitercity9.freeserve.co.uk>
To: <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 3:51 AM
Subject: [CH] Plants from West Dean Gardens
> I bought 4 chilli plants from the West Dean Chilli Fiesta in August and
was
> led to believe that they would live through the winter, but have since
been
> informed that they are anual plants and die off every year. Already 2 of
> them are looking a bit sad even though they are now kept indoors and
watered
> when required. Should I attempt to feed them, remove the sick-looking
stems,
> and should I now remove all remaining peppers, any advice would be
welcome.
>
> Thanks - Adrian
>
>