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16 Jul 20, Tshwgo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I am planning to plan habanero peppers and love in the north of Johannesburg. When is the best time to plant and how do I maintain? Thank you in advance

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19 Jul 20, Astrid (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Don't be in a rush to get the seeds out. This year we've got a cold winter, so if you are sowing directly into the ground I would not sow earlier than mid September in Jhb North just to be safe. If you can start the seeds indoors you could sow early August, and plant out mid September. Plant in full sun at least 50cm apart. Make sure your plants don't dry out or your harvest will be affected. The best way to do this is to mulch well with organic matter around the plants (leaves, compost etc) to prevent moisture loss / keep moisture levels constant, but you will still need to water. When you see flowers develop, feed with a small handful (per plant) of Vita Veg Fruit & Flower - don't dig it in, just sprinkle around the plant. Leave your bushes to overwinter, they might survive!

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16 Jul 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Check the chilli page for your climate zone and read it, it has when to plant. Then google how to grow chilli in south Africa.

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10 Jul 20, Anver (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

i am going plant my chili seeds in tray an can i leave them indoor till it start to grow

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13 Jul 20, Anonymous (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

It says plant seeds in Sept. Probably for soil temperature reasons. You could start inside in August but would have to provide warmth for them to germinate. Put them outside as soon as they germinate otherwise the might grow leggy, very tall and thin, looking for sunlight.

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27 May 20, Retief (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I've sown my chilli seeds in may.. & they are now 30mm high I'm in the garden route where we have mild winters & sun .. do I plant them out or not risk the labour. I want to pot them for summer sales.

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28 May 20, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Why did you plant in MAY, read when to plant them.

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05 Apr 20, Diane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

It's April. Summer is over. My chillie bush has produced many chilliest. Now leaves are showing signs of withering. Does not look healthy. Is this normal as Winter approaches? Or is my plant being affected by some kind of fungus or disease?

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08 Apr 20, Hugh Thenasia (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Sounds normal to me, but without a picture I cannot be sure. However, my bushes have also started this and it's normal as the cold weather hits. (You might want to prune the bush back in a month or two so it can over-winter) ;-)

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14 Feb 20, Ahmed (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Can chillies be planted in a shaded area

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