[CH] Chiles in pots
Debra I. Widera (widera@unr.edu)
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:54:32 -0800 (PST)
Coming out of perpetual lurkdom to offer info. on this one.
Last year was the first year I *didn't* grow all my chiles in pots.
Very disappointing. For the past 12 yrs. I've grown them only in pots
and have had extremely good results: healthy plants, minimum blossom
drop, good fruit set, and good harvest (for my climate, that is).
I usually use a 10-gal. pot and plant 2-3 plants in each. The
advantage of the pot is that the soil gets warmer quicker and I can
turn the pot to maximize sun exposure. Plus, if it gets a bit chilly
at night, I can move them to a more secluded/protected place til it
warms up.
I generally grow habs, Thai dragons, serranos, chiltipin, jalapenos,
etc. Pretty mainstream, but I like the powdered mixture I get from
the dried chiles.
Just my experience.
Debra (in *warm* Reno)
widera@unr.edu