Topic: Feeding Chilli plants

[Stan0406]

Have grown some chilli plants from seed, and they are doing quite well.  Do I need to feed them.  I have been giving them the occassional feed of tomorite, along with the tomatoes, but as a complete novice, would appreciate some advice from those with tonnes of experience.  Thanks

[OliveOil]

Keep potting them on and yes feed a tomato food, bump it up to daily when they start to flower. thats what i;m doing and i'm no expert btw this is my first year for chillis

[tim]

As with tomatoes, it is normal to start feeding when the first fruit sets. Any earlier & you risk an unbalance of nutrients. And, in a good growbag, you're wasting food.

Many brands say once a week? So, if you're doing it daily, do check your dilution.

[OliveOil]

Mine says daily i must admit tim - though i'll go and double check again... i do it v v dilute for the chillies though and seems to be working a treat - I just hope these chillis are mild as i dont like them hot hot hot LOL

[Barnowl]

I've read that the better fed they are the milder they become?

[Fork]

Just remove all the seeds and the white pith inside the chillies for a mlder flavour,thats where all the heat is.

Like many I feed mine with tomorite at the same time I feed my tomatoes.

[tim]

When the fruit has set!