Chilli Plant Update - 2nd May 2020

What a difference two weeks can make when it comes to growing chilli plants. Since re-potting the whole tribe on the 16th April there has been a significant amount of new growth and if they carry on at this rate I estimate that most will be ready to go into their final pots in another couple of weeks. In the previous two seasons I've had some plants growing in 10-litre pots and others in 12-litre pots, but this year I think 7-litres will be the maximum pot size for all plants. This makes the job of moving them much easier, and plus I have more plants this season than I've had in the previous two seasons, and at some point I'll no doubt be very grateful for the extra space.

Chilli Plants in the Porch - 1st May 2020

Chilli Plants in the Porch - 1st May 2020

Chilli Plants in the Porch - 1st May 2020

Here are some photos that were taken between the 30th April and 1st May showing some of the individual varieties, plus one group shot showing all of the newcomers and one shot showing three of the tribe members enjoying a much welcomed drink.

Aji Mochero - 30th April 2020

Alberto's Locoto - 30th April 2020

Aribibi Gusano - 30th April 2020

Chocolate Habanero - 30th April 2020

Habanero Numero Diez - 30th April 2020

Inca Red Drop - 30th April 2020

Mako Akokosrade - 30th April 2020

Mini Rocoto Brown - 30th April 2020

Mini Rocoto Brown Leaf - 30th April 2020

Red Mayan Habanero - 30th April 2020

Ring of Fire - 30th April 2020

Yellow Jelly Bean Habanero - 20th April 2020

New Chilli Varieties - 1st May 2020

Mini Rocoto Brown (left), Inca Red Drop (centre) and Aji Arnaucho

The bay tree has now been given a good haircut, the wild strawberry plants now have a new home in a large pot, and very soon I shall be putting up the walk-in plastic greenhouse. Hopefully, the Chilli Gods will be kind to us this year and bless us all with nice, chilli plant friendly weather.