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Chilli plant in winter

devi.jeetundevi.jeetun Posts: 5
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Hi my chilly plant is still in the garden. Can i double wrap it with thick fleece to save it over winter please as its not in a pot but still looking healthy despite the rain n cold.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Welcome to the forum.
    TBH I think they're best grown fresh each spring. 
    Maybe you could lift it and keep it indoors , frost free for winter? 
    I don't think it'd survive winter, even in the mildest parts of UK.
    I bought plants for £1.49 in Spring, which is less than you'd spend of fleece ,and certainly less hassle. 
    Devon.
  • devi.jeetundevi.jeetun Posts: 5
    Many thanks Hostafan. U r correct. Its a tropical variety therefore not hardy. I will resow in spring.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    devi.jeetun said:
    Many thanks Hostafan. U r correct. Its a tropical variety therefore not hardy. I will resow in spring.
    I've heard that the seed benefit from an overnight soaking in cold tea before sowing . There was a member of the Forum who knew EVERYTHING  about chillies, but she's not posted in a long time.
    Devon.
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