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chlli
sandra gray
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in Fruit & veg
hi, been given 2 hot chilli pepper plants, i dont know what sort, how to look after them or anything, could anyone help 
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no she has no idea lol thanks
These plants are quite small. Is there any chance of growing chillis on them this year?
hogweed i have not got a clue lol
They're past seedling stage but only just. First one looks desperately in need of sunlight. Second one looks healthy.
Give them as much sunlight and warmth as you can. Pot them up into something with a bit more room if they develop. Whether you'll get fruit between now and the end of the season is problematic.
thank you, to be honest i don't think ill get any chilli lol ill have a go at growing them next year
Good idea. If you grow from seed, start early because chillies take longer to germinate than tomatoes and longer to develop to planting out stage. Otherwise, if you start with seedlings, they need as much light and warmth as possible and don't overfeed or overwater.
She could try. Chillies are like toms, technically perennials but grown as annuals. Overwintered with a lot of warmth and light they would produce next season but it's hardly worth the cost or trouble. Cheaper and easier to start again next season.