Chillies.

[zabado]

I've got five chilli plants in my conservatory where it's warm, has plenty of light and sunshine. Several weeks ago I topped them and they're growing well and they're looking green and lush. But my problem is it's late July and I haven't got one node or flower on any of the plants. Is it too late in the year now to get a crop of chillies or should I call it a day and throw them on the compost heap ?.

[woofgang]

Unless you have something you want to put in the space then I would keep them going. Its been a funny growing year. My redcurrants were early, and so are the berries on the rowan but my squashes and runner beans haven’t even set yet.

[HansUrbancka]

I wouldn't give up hope at this stage. Do as said by woofgang.

Chillies can produce fruit as late as October. It depends on when you planted the seeds.

Lots of Chillies can be regarded as Perennials. So if they don't crop this year, they can be overwintered in Conservatories.

There's lot's of advice on the Internet if you search for Growing Chillies in UK.

Hans.

[venator]

I wouldn't wait to make that curry, though! Good luck!

[zabado]

OK guys, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks.