Chillies and tomatoes

Potty Lottie · September 2018

Hi all, i have walked into my greenhouse where it is full of chillies, only to find that it is covered in white creatures and the leaves are really sticky. What is this please and what can i do about it if anything? Chillies still very productive and have had half a freezer drawer full of chillies so far. And as many as we can eat every day! One is a scotch bonnet and the fruits still small and green. Do i need to bring it in now? Also covered in sticky stuff.
Also lots of green toms in raised bed, how long do i leave them out now it is cold at night or should i pick and pickle??
So many questions! I work so have little time to ponder at the mo!
Thanks for your thoughts! PL

Kitty 2 · September 2018

Sounds like it could be whitefly.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=193

I think there's a thread on the forum somewhere with ideas for green tomatoes.

Ladybird4 · September 2018

Hi Potty. If some of your tomatoes are a fair size, they may ripen up on a warm window sill inside or you can put them in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Potty Lottie · September 2018

Thank you will bring them in although there is a lot!

Ladybird4 · September 2018

You could always try this Potty:

https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/green_tomato_chutney_41573

Potty Lottie · September 2018

Thank thank you it looks like a lovely recipe, I will make a start today by getting some ingredients in! I have loads of jars saved so I know what everyone is getting for Christmas this year!! PL

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