Top five tips for growing Chilli Peppers in the UK

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4 жыл бұрын

These are my top tips for growing chillies in the UK. Keep 'em warm, well fed and watered is the main thing but be patient growing the seeds and don't plant too early. There, you don't have to watch the video but if you do you might spot Rosie the pug in the background. Please like, comment and share. Cheers from FBG

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@jibjab351 5 ай бұрын

I grow the little buggers every year [in the Uk] they are a challenge due to our short growing season. I start them in Jan/Feb in a heated grower thingy, have mixed results in greenhouse but rubbish results outdoors. I find the smaller fruit types do better [birds eye chillis do well] Have crappy results with bigger fruit types, including bell peppers,padrons,Jalapenos etc. Hotter summers produce better crops.

@thecheatingfoodie5028 3 жыл бұрын

500th subscriber!

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

Have a free potato on me! :)

@AntPDC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. What is "too early"? Pretty vague. You say "don't save your seeds". Why not? I'd be planting them the following year, so well-within their use by date. 25-30 degrees Celsius? In the UK?

@tom7676 3 жыл бұрын

My conservatory must be hotter than Mexico because mine almost died in there 🤣

@avetoot 2 жыл бұрын

thank you - good to see a UK perspective. How do you know know when its over for your chilli plant?. Is it really over if they're in a greenhouse, do I prune for winter and keep fingers crossed or do I compost and start again next year ? They're at the stage where the leaves are yellowing but there are still some flowers and chillies coming, albeit slowly, - they have been outside all summer doing really well - just Brought them in as leaves were beginning to yellow. these are cayenne chillies. I have one habinero which is just coming to its first fruit - lush green leaves (in greenhouse) - I know that's a lot of questions, thank you

@willoneill8866 4 жыл бұрын

Keep going - it’ll happen

@jamescatlover123 3 жыл бұрын

My tip for newbies: Don't overwater. Water only when the soil is dry

@bailey_613 2 жыл бұрын

Only water when soil is dry? 🤔

@GodsGiftToMom 2 жыл бұрын

Is this true? So mine i water daily and they grow fine. Mine (even when the soil is wet) perk up when i add water and look extremely healthy.

@lonewolfcarper90 2 жыл бұрын

@@GodsGiftToMom I water daily also and mine are doing just fine. I'd carry on mate

@milsimjedi Ай бұрын

@@GodsGiftToMom What's your soil mixture like?

@0xb1_ 3 жыл бұрын

What is the easiest pepper to grow from the UK?

@jibjab351 2 жыл бұрын

Slugs and snails love them, even the hottest types.

@ivadas6514 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks a lot for your valuable tips. I just want to know that my plants are about 6 weeks old. So do you think I can get fruit (chilli) this year or may be next year

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 4 жыл бұрын

It might be a bit late in the UK - but if we have a warm autumn you never know.

@cmndo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a few questions if you don't mind answering! Would I be able to sow the seeds now (late August)? Or will I need to wait until February in the new year? My plan was to sow the ones I have now in small pots, sit them on a window sill inside my kitchen and on a brewing heat mat (which will be on 24/7). I was also going to get a small LED light online to give it some extra light if you think this would help, or perhaps the heatpad and natural light will be sufficient? Would really appreciate the feedback thank you!

@nicolasburzynski2798 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try doing that? Or did u plant them recently

@cmndo 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasburzynski2798 Hey mate, so I tried planting three different chillie types in three pots on my heating pad, watered twice a day with a water spray bottle and it only grew grass two months later. I guess growing seeds in this country is just not viable :(

@anthonydoherty8840 3 жыл бұрын

I have started my chilli plants from last year in a propagator and have noticed little white things crawling around on the compost are they harmful and if so how do I get rid

@NIGHTWATCHERUK01 4 жыл бұрын

when can i start the seeds indoors using a heated propagator. i do have a red-blue led lighting unit to help growing. i did grow a couple of plants last year from the garden center but they had been topped so i had a stunted bush. south facing garden so lots of sun..

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be planting mine soon - under some LED lights and bottom heat. I'll post how they grow

@TheMisterB2u 3 жыл бұрын

Just caught your video on KZfaq, growing them for 2021.Watering I'm told is let them dry out before wateringagain ,feed tomato solution weekly?This year had loads of small bugs(mites) ,but sprayed with bug utlra 2 and they recovered.Some people on KZfaq mention watering leaves with an aspirin mix(500mg-1 gallon),don't know if you've heard/tried this?

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

I use neem oil when the fruit are not visible. I also avoid tomorite as it leaches the leaves in my experience. If you feed a balanced organic feed with magnesium it works well.

@andrewdibben5319 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for this. What feed are you using?

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 4 жыл бұрын

I use fothergills plant growth booster. I also used some other seaweed liquid i had lying around. Add fish blood and bone to the potting compost as well before planting.

@pinballwizard6906 9 ай бұрын

✌️😎

@redcurrant2023 4 жыл бұрын

My grandson bought a ‘Trinidad scorpion’ because he wanted to experience the heat. It is growing in a pot and I have been waiting. It is constantly laden with flowers but it is not fruiting. Today I tried hand pollination and hope it help. Any advice. I would like it to bear at least 1 chilli. The plant has grown really well and it is healthy

@BobBob-oq5ks 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Trinidad aswell and had the same experience but eventually it will fruit.

@JamzJaro 4 жыл бұрын

Do all chillis need to be pollinated? I’m growing in a greenhouse and struggle to get pollinators in at times.

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 4 жыл бұрын

Chillies are self pollinating - unless of course you want viable seed to plant. Otherwise don't worry about pollination. Likewise with cucumbers and tomatoes in the greenhouse. It used to be things like melons and old cucumber varieties that needed pollination

@fibber2u Жыл бұрын

Tip Six: Put the right varieties out doors in full sun on patios from June to the cold weather.

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 Жыл бұрын

If you run out of room in the greenhouse. Even in June the nights can be too nippy

@fibber2u Жыл бұрын

@@farmerbrownsgarden9438 I live on the Wirral which is probably the location of the original Garden of Eden so no such problem. The climate is idylic honest.😉 (check the weather forcast elsewhere though)

@iamelizaaa 3 жыл бұрын

What month in the Uk is best to plant my chilli seeds? Many thanks 😀

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply - March in a propogator is the best time (you can also plant in Feb but it means you'll be keeping your plants warm and bright for a while). You can also plant now

@tutsecret499 3 жыл бұрын

I did not harvest because I am waiting for the green chili gets red. Am I doing right? I can't wait to harvest at least one to eat with rice. How long does it take to become red? It has many greens and flowers.

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the variety when it turns red. They go from green to orange/yellow to red. If you pick it as it changes it can ripen off the plant.

@newellie1985 3 жыл бұрын

Could you grow Chillis indoors under grow lights?

@PF-gi9vv Жыл бұрын

I'm doing this right now, they are coming on really well :)

@VinceSam-fp3lc 2 ай бұрын

Feeding chillies with what

@joebray9443 4 жыл бұрын

Very new to this so excuses the basic question .... I’m interested in growing my own chillis , which type would recommend to just be planted in the garden in the summer , I have no greenhouse or tunnel ( looking for a new hobbie while the lockdown looms) thanks

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 4 жыл бұрын

Are you in the UK Joe? If you have a sunny warm spot outside you can grow most types. Some (like habanero and scotch bonnet types take longer to ripen). See what plants your local garden centre has and give it a go.

@joebray9443 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I am in south west Uk , I have sunny , shaded and both spots very lucky to have my Garden , which chilli would you recommend for a beginner, and thanks for replying and for the info 👍

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 4 жыл бұрын

@@joebray9443 Go for a Jalapeno or a Padron - you can do things with those. The others can be a little more difficult to use in cooking IMHO

@joebray9443 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👍

@thecheatingfoodie5028 3 жыл бұрын

When's best to sow the seeds?

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be putting my chillies in the propogater in about 3 days :)

@thecheatingfoodie5028 3 жыл бұрын

@@farmerbrownsgarden9438 I started Naga seeds ( variety grown in sylhet region in Bangladesh) the fragrance is heavily.. but no result yet :( my sister in-law sowed her ones same time already got seedlings. (She used a germination box)

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecheatingfoodie5028 Chilli seeds are notoriously fickle. Some work and some dont. Dont take it personally if they dont work for you. But... Keep em warm but not too warm (no more than 30 c and certainly not below 20). Keep em moist but not soaking and finally make sure there's plenty of light. A good compost in a good pot wont do any harm. Best of luck

@thecheatingfoodie5028 3 жыл бұрын

@@farmerbrownsgarden9438 hehe thanks for the advice, maybe it needs time. I'll try another batch just incase. I got some rainbow veg seeds for my birthday. Will try out the stripey tomatoes fingers cross🤞🏻

@rogershelton1587 3 жыл бұрын

Chillies are not originally from Mexico... almost stopped watching because of that ignorance

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

Where are they from?

@deano386 2 жыл бұрын

Oh god a KZfaq lip smacker. So annoying. After every sentence

@d34dly0101 3 жыл бұрын

What a load of rubbish

@HazmatEsports 3 жыл бұрын

how so?

@farmerbrownsgarden9438 3 жыл бұрын

What is? Would love to hear any gardening tips if you have them. You never stop learning when you are a gardener

@wilsonator2008 2 жыл бұрын

I’d take any tips on how to grow chillies tbh, I’ve got a few packs of seeds I want to grow but I’ve never had any luck due to me not having much space available on a window ledge in the kitchen lmao