Chillies 2025

I can also attest to Shiney hybrids! I sowed their offspring a couple of weeks ago in a heated propagator and after, despite a hellish cold spell, I spy seedlings are on the go.Not all come true from seed but it doesn’t matter, they are used and enjoyed whatever is produced. Last summer was memorable for all the wrong reasons, it never seemed to stop raining and not warm. Ok I grow chillis in my unheated greenhouse but other varieties did not do very well while Shiney specials produced regardless!

 

I've been lucky. Every one of my Shineybrids come true but I must admit they ARE pampered. When comes to spring, they have their own 4x6' greenhouse. And of course, it is named "Shineyland"

 

That growhouse is called, "Hotel California ".....

 

My chilli seedlings are sitting on capillary matting on a heat tray with artificial light. Question for you experts should I water from the top or bottom?

 

I always just add water to the receptacle that the matting taps for water. I top it up every morning.

Oh and I use capillary watering when they are potted up and outside too. Works a lot better than top watering and yes, the soil stays wet/damp but the plants don't seem to mind.