Saturday, May 22, 2010

Has anyone grown a habenero plant in a sunny window?

I have a big sunny window in my office and would like to grow a pepper plant as an alternative to a regular potted plant. It is tinted but sun light would be on the plant and the window sill does get warm.

Has anyone grown a habenero plant in a sunny window?
I have grown habaneros for many years. You can keep a plant in a very sunny window, although as I'm sure you are aware, they love high heat and lots of water and lots of sun...
Reply:Chimayo is smaller and not anywhere near as hot





You would have to protect the habanero from fools
Reply:Yes, You can grow a pepper plant in a sunny window. I would use a clay pot as opposed to plastic. Pepper plants love heat, but do not like their feet to be wet. Place pot in a dish with small rocks between pot and plant dish for drainage. Clay/terracota pot is best as it dries out faster. Turn your plant every few days so it grows evenly. It is O.K. a little on the dry side but do not let it dry out completely. Jalepenos also grow well in pots. Use a fertilizer such as Miracle Grow once every 20 days. Also try a pigmy cherry tomatoe plant, buy or grow cilantro, although it takes a while to germinate(place in a moist paper towel for 10 days, keep towel wet) harvest and make Pico de Gallo salsa, add chopped onion, salt,pepper and lime juice..have fun and ENJOY


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