Chilli's

[zabado]

I'm growing some hot chilli's and they were coming on nicely. But now they are about five inches tall and the new leaves seem to be changing colour to more of a yellowish/green. They are watered often and are growing in my greenhouse. Do they need any type of feed and if so what would you suggest ?. Thank you.

[1ozzy]

Don't really know Zabado but there is some info here.

http://www.haifa-group.com/knowledge_center/crop_guides/pepper/nutritional_requirements/nutritional_disorders_in_peppers/

[Ratty2E]

Could they be over watered or subject to a sudden cold snap ? I don't normally feed mine till they set fruit.

[Booldawg]

Don't think you need to feed them until the fruits appear.

There is a product called 'Chilli Focus' that is a liquid feed, seems to be popular.

The main thing with chillis is to maintain a strict watering regime. They don't like sporadic treatment! Maybe water twice a week with the same volume of water. They don't mind going dry for a few days; they'd be used to that in their natural environment.

[zabado]

I've sent off for some "chilli focus" and thanks to all of you for your ideas.

[alavahalf]

Stop watering them ... the surface of the compost should be dry. If you scratch out a little compost from the surface of the plant, from a couple of inches down. If the compost seems damp ... they are overwatered.
The so called experts I know barely water them at all and if they do it's barely a soupspoon's worth every other day.

It sounds as though you are making all the mistakes I made in my first year... it will all make sense after a couple of seasons.

Watch out there's a chance of frost tonight !

[zabado]

Looks like I've done it again, just like I did with my plum tomatoes. Checking the weather forecast for this area tonight. Thanks alavahalf