what size pot for chiliis?

666 · « **on:** April 27, 2008, 09:45 »

I have 6 kinds of chillis on my window doing really well, esp the 'Big Jim' and 'Hot Bananas' however they are going to need repotting soon. What is the final size pot they will need? Does it depend on variety?

I have growing:
Scotch Bonnet Yellow
Jalapeno
Habanero Orange
Tepin
Big Jim
Hot banana

bigsprouts · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:50 »

i would use a 10" or 12 " pot put some stone in the bottom or shingle then fill with compost keep moist but dont over water

bigsprouts · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2008, 12:22 »

i would use a 10" or 12 " pot put some stone in the bottom or shingle then fill with compost keep moist but dont over water

Fat Hen · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2008, 14:10 »

Agree with big sprouts 10-12", Morrisons flower buckets are good if you have a Morrisons nearby, just need a few holes drilling in bottom for drainage, considerably cheaper than pots (8+ for 99p).

Chillis don't like being kept wet, give a good soak then let almost completely dryout before rewatering.

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