Chillies are the hot fruits
of a range of capsicum species that originally came from the warm northern
regions of South America . When chillies are
harvested, the chilli juice can be highly irritating to the skin and especially
to the eyes, so care needs to be taken. Wearing latex gloves when picking them
will prevent the juice from getting on the skin.
This is the extent on my
knowledge on chilli plants. This has been totally pot luck that this plant is growing. Justin asked why I wasn't growing chilli, so I bought a seedling when
we moved in here, and the plant has thrived with no love, care, and or knowledge.
I water it rarely, it is in
the full sun, and Tira likes to sleep around it (She is a strange cat). But
this seedling has grown into a full blown plant. The older it gets the hotter
the chillies are. Oh, and a couple of weeks ago it had beautiful violet flowers
on it.
So anyone got any suggestions
or knowledge on chilli plants?
I have no experience growing chilli - or anything really. But I reckon we need to invest in a chilli tree. I love that first picture Julie, it's beautiful xoxox
ReplyDeleteIs they all grow as easy as this guy, you could have chillies now worries. Hmm on second thoughts? I think chilli need heat, you moved so not sure.
ReplyDelete:) next move QLD!
No suggestions, I've found it and parsley the least killable plants that I've ever tried.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your hints for parsley? I cannot get it to grow?
ReplyDeleteCool! I never had chillies, but I would love to! I took the time a couple of weeks ago to plant flowers...now I'm just waiting for spring!
ReplyDeleteYou will have to show us photos when they bloom
ReplyDeleteMy advice is keep them out of reach of little hands. We ha the most beautiful chilli bush that was almost right for the picking. A surprise knock on the door from the neighbours to tell me all our beautiful chillis were scattered over their back lawn nearly broke me. One of our little guys had a great time picking and chucking over the fence! ;) xx
ReplyDeleteJarvis has tries to eat one. But I am having trouble keeping out cat from sleeping on/in/around the chilli plant
ReplyDeleteSure! Tiny leaves have just started coming out...spring is coming!!!!!
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