The weather forecast for the next few weeks shows a drop in temperature and quite a bit of rain. This is not ideal for finishing chilli peppers. Most the plants have a reasonable crop of green peppers, such as these Calcutta long peppers, which will turn red. Once the fruits are green and set, even …Read More about Chilli weather
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Chilli Peppers Progress
The heatwave start to the summer was ideal for getting chilli peppers started. The mixed weather that has followed is alright if the plants are big enough to stand heavy rain. Ideally the weather will improve again (as last year) and gardeners can look forward to another good year for chilli peppers. Early Jalapeño is …Read More about Chilli Peppers Progress
Growing peppers gallery
Chilli peppers are the quintessential ingredient in a wide range of cuisine from across the world. Originally from South America and the Caribbean region, the chilli pepper has found its way into national dishes from Asia to India and Europe. Universally popular, they are enjoyed for their ability to liven up virtually any dish. Growing …Read More about Growing peppers gallery
Bulletin article 11 September 2016
Urban gardening: An update In the spring we heard from Allan Howard, a Scottish gardening fan who is growing his own vegetables in a back garden in Ixelles. It’s harvest time – so how has this year been? And what’s next for urban gardening in Brussels? Sep 11, 2016 ~ Paul McNally The Bulletin radio …Read More about Bulletin article 11 September 2016
Stairway garden
City gardening is about growing plants on walls, paths and stairways. Besides flat roofs and regular gardens, walls are abundant in cities. Making use of these vertical spaces enables even the smallest city garden to produce a good range of vegetables. Access is the key issue in stairway planting. With stair width of 90cm, using …Read More about Stairway garden
Peppers in rain
Peppers are remarkably resilient when dealing with heavy rain. Once the plants reach about 12 inches and the leaves toughened up, they are no longer in danger of slugs and snails. Having got the plants through their seedling stage it is now just a case of letting them settle for the summer. Starting hot peppers …Read More about Peppers in rain