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hi

Post: # 45330Post the_mac_monster »

hello there.

I've been looking on your site for a while now, and i thought i'd finally pluck up the courage to say hello. My boyfriend and i have been thinking about growing some peppers and chillies in pots as we live in a flat with no garden. I was wondering if anyone else has any advice, as we're a bit unsure and we only have 2 windows in the flat (east and west facing).

sorry, got a bit over eager :) thanks in advance

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Post: # 45334Post Shirley »

Hello The Mac Monster!!

:welcomeish:

As it happens... the person that will be able to give you loads of advice about chilis is another monster.... the Chili Monster!!

I've got mine growing on a windowsill.... they are still in a propogator (without the lid now) - it's a west facing window with not much light but they've still done reasonably well despite a late sowing. You do need to start them early, that much I've learnt.
sorry, got a bit over eager :)


Is there such a thing as over eager?? Nah :lol: :mrgreen:
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Post: # 45337Post red »

welcome!

have grown chilis a few times - fairly easy - give it a go :mrgreen:
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Post: # 45413Post Merry »

Hello and welcome!
I also find my windowledges useful for herbs in pots - and convenient for cooking! Also just sprouting seeds for lovely crunchy salads.

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Post: # 45431Post chrishopper33 »

hello!

i have also just joined and am really enjoying looking at the forum and finding out answers to many of my questions.

good luck with the window boxes, i am also a flat person and find it hard but will try something this year.

chris :flower:

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Hello and welcome!

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Post: # 45660Post Andy Hamilton »

Starting them off now is excellent advice have a look over on the main site for a chilli article as well written by the chilli monster.

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Post: # 45828Post The Chili Monster »

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Hi

Here's the ssish guide to all things chilli. Now, I'm aware that there's a problem with some of the external links related with this article, which I plan to fix sometime soon.

A brief list of chilli-related threads:

Drooping Chilli plants

Poor Peppers

Monster chilli

Chilli Plants

Droopy Chillies -help

About capsicums
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Post: # 45898Post Daisy's Mum »

Hello There and Welcome

I'm pretty sure that you'll find all the advice you need round here. They're a good bunch!

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