[Food] Tomato and chilli/pepper growing

[clapham_gull]

I had a look through that historic thread. Any tips for growing tomatoes outside?

Not from me, I'm rubbish at it.

 

[clapham_gull]

However, I do like finding a nice tomato from the supermarket drying the seeds, and SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

It's part of the fun. You often get something quite different (one of the parent plants).

I've done this, this year which a nice heart-shaped tomato bought from Sainsbury's last year. They don't sell this variety anymore so I'm quite glad I saved them.

 

[clapham_gull]

Spanish chillies from last year. You pick these green, pickle them and have them in Sandwiches.

They aren't super hot - which is the point.



I happily grow these outside in long planter on a wall. Unlike tomatoes, you can throw quite a few in a pot and grow close together.

 

[schmunk]

You need to be growing some of these bad boys.

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You ought to see a doctor about that - looks sore.

 

[banjo]

Spanish chillies from last year. You pick these green, pickle them and have them in Sandwiches.

They aren't super hot - which is the point.

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I happily grow these outside in long planter on a wall. Unlike tomatoes, you can throw quite a few in a pot and grow close together.

There’s nothing better than cheese and chilli on toast.

 

[clapham_gull]

I do grow super-hot ******* ones though. Although that isn't what you always want.

I grow them to recreate these bad boys.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Spanish chillies from last year. You pick these green, pickle them and have them in Sandwiches.

They aren't super hot - which is the point.

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I happily grow these outside in long planter on a wall. Unlike tomatoes, you can throw quite a few in a pot and grow close together.

Nice! They look like the ones you get with a kebab

 

[clapham_gull]

Nice! They look like the ones you get with a kebab

Haha, much much nicer than that. Far more sweet and refined.

Plus you can pickle them in YOUR OWN expensive vinegar.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Here's my effort so far. I was a bit late with planting but hopefully the florescent tube setup will help them catch up. Can anyone give advice on when I should take the propogater lids off (not in photo)? Also how long do you have the light on for? Mine's currently set to be on from 6am until 8pm

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I have a bundle of chillies �� I grew a few years ago and dried out
I found them at the pack of the cupboard What are the chances the seeds will be ok to grow ?

Soak the seeds between a couple of layers of damp toilet paper or blotting paper (if such a thing exists this century). Keep moist but don't swamp with water. See if they show and signs of sprouting after a week or two. Even if they don't, plant anyway, thr moisture will have given them a head start

 

[maresfield seagull]

Soak the seeds between a couple of layers of damp toilet paper or blotting paper (if such a thing exists this century). Keep moist but don't swamp with water. See if they show and signs of sprouting after a week or two. Even if they don't, plant anyway, thr moisture will have given them a head start

1st attempt went in last weekend Outside at the moment ( not ideal I know ) But I need a tray to the long pot in
Just put another batch in a damp soaked sheet of kitchen role in a jam jar
Seem to recall doing it like that with apple seeds and beans as a kid

 

[maresfield seagull]

Always remember to thoroughly wash your hands after handling chillies 🌶 and seeds
It could have been worse Application of lip balm

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I planted some chille and pepper seeds about six weeks. They are in pots on a sunlit window sill.

Nothing.......

Absolutely nothing.

 

[clapham_gull]

I planted some chille and pepper seeds about six weeks. They are in pots on a sunlit window sill.

Nothing.......

Absolutely nothing.

Happens. I've got loads going but a batch from Spain didn't germinate at all.

Chillie seeds DON'T need to dried. You take some seeds from a ripe chillie from the supermarket (usually red) and soak them in water for a day or two.

Dry them off and drop them on the surface as usual. They will generally all germinate successfully.

The soaking is important to remove whatever the plant has inside to stop the seeds germinating inside the fruit.





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[clapham_gull]

Spanish chillies from last year. You pick these green, pickle them and have them in Sandwiches.

They aren't super hot - which is the point.

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I happily grow these outside in long planter on a wall. Unlike tomatoes, you can throw quite a few in a pot and grow close together.

This years batch not happening, so I've chucked the seeds. They came from Spain and not germinating.

Gone back to last years supplier (from USA) and got some more. Bit late for Chillies I know but these caught up.

I kept some seeds from the chillies but they failed to germinate. I'd put that down to not letting the Spanish chillies "mature", because you don't with this variety. Pick them young and pickle.

 

[Billy the Fish]

How's everyone getting on? Here's my crop now, I'm quite happy with how they're progressing. I topped a few of the bigger ones just before the photo

 

[*Gullsworth*]

I've been growing tomato plants in the window in readiness for outside growing. My prize plant, a multicoloured tomato, was getting huge so I put it outside a couple days ago in the knowledge that no frosts were forecast at night. Just been out to check and blow me a touch of frost has got my plant. I think it may survive though. Forecast was six degrees minimum last night although I live in a frost pocket. Do I leave the plant outside now for good?

 

[beorhthelm]

are tomatos not to be outside yet? i had a few given from a friend and we've left them outside for past two weeks. they looked a little battered in the storm but still going.

 

[happypig]

That's my chillies and peppers. They should be in the greenhouse but I did my back in and have only started putting it up this week.

Germinating chilli seeds, I got some out of bird eye chillies, put them between damp kitchen roll in a tupperware and left them on a radiator for a couple of days. Others are from a packet.

 

[Machiavelli]

A question for Brightonian tomato growers: we put ours outside over the w/e, and already it looks like something is eating the leaves (not sure what yet). Has anyone else experienced this and, if so, any remedies advised?