Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day - in
Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.

Cheers,

Ian

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Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day - in
Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.

Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii Faa)
for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in partial
sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected from direct
sunlight.

Good luck, and burn your face off! ;-D

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I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War.
They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops.
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Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day - in
Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.

Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii Faa)
for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in partial
sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected from direct
sunlight.

Good luck, and burn your face off! ;-D


Thanks for your quick response.

The plant I bought is about a foot high and quite bushy, with small
green pepper buds on it. Is that big enough now to handle direct sunlight?

Thanks again,

Ian

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Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day - in
Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.

Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii
Faa) for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in
partial sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected
from direct sunlight.

Good luck, and burn your face off! ;-D

Thanks for your quick response.

The plant I bought is about a foot high and quite bushy, with small
green pepper buds on it. Is that big enough now to handle direct
sunlight?

Sounds like it should be, Ian, but only part of the day. Well drained soil.
They don't like to have their feet wet all the time. Mist them when they're
not in direct sunlight. Sounds like it'll be a prolific producer. We mostly
pick them when they're black. Let a few of the chiles get wrinkled red on
the vine, to save for seed stock. If you don't get frost, they'll winter
fine. Otherwise bring 'em indoors. I don't know how many years we've had
ours.

--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War.
They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops.
You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

Nick Cramer wrote:

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii Faa)
for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in partial
sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected from direct
sunlight.

Good luck, and burn your face off! ;-D

I just started germinating some of the seeds you sent me. I don't
know if they're facing heaven's or not, but we'll find out in a
couple months (if they can stand the TX heat).

-sw

Nick Cramer wrote:
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Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day - in
Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.
Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii
Faa) for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in
partial sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected
from direct sunlight.

Good luck, and burn your face off! ;-D

Thanks for your quick response.

The plant I bought is about a foot high and quite bushy, with small
green pepper buds on it. Is that big enough now to handle direct
sunlight?

Sounds like it should be, Ian, but only part of the day. Well drained soil.
They don't like to have their feet wet all the time. Mist them when they're
not in direct sunlight. Sounds like it'll be a prolific producer. We mostly
pick them when they're black. Let a few of the chiles get wrinkled red on
the vine, to save for seed stock. If you don't get frost, they'll winter
fine. Otherwise bring 'em indoors. I don't know how many years we've had
ours.


Thanks for the advice. I do get frost, so I will dig it up and take it
inside. I will have to do something to shade it a bit though - perhaps
replant it under a tree.

Cheers,

Ian

" wrote:
Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day -
in Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.
Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii
Faa) for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in
partial sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected
from direct sunlight.

The plant I bought is about a foot high and quite bushy, with small
green pepper buds on it. Is that big enough now to handle direct
sunlight?

Sounds like it should be, Ian, but only part of the day. Well drained
soil. They don't like to have their feet wet all the time. Mist them
when they're not in direct sunlight. Sounds like it'll be a prolific
producer. We mostly pick them when they're black. Let a few of the
chiles get wrinkled red on the vine, to save for seed stock. If you
don't get frost, they'll winter fine. Otherwise bring 'em indoors. I
don't know how many years we've had ours.

Thanks for the advice. I do get frost, so I will dig it up and take it
inside. I will have to do something to shade it a bit though - perhaps
replant it under a tree.

Only spent a week in Sh*t City, when I was Tech Repping back in the 50's,
and most of that was below deck, so I don't remember the weather.

Occasional progress reports are anticipated. ;-)

--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War.
They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops.
You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~

Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Nick Cramer wrote:
" wrote:
Hi -

I bought a 'facing heaven' chilli plant and have planted it in the
garden where it will be fully exposed to the sun most of the day -
in Northern VA - is this OK, or would more shade be appropriate?

I'm also sprouting some from seeds, but when I saw the plant at a
farmer's market yesterday, I couldn't resist.

Any advice is welcomed - I'm not finding anything useful on the web.
Hi, Ian,

We're on So Cal. We've been growing 'facing heaven' chiles (Prik Chii
Faa) for years, along with several other varieties. We grow them in
partial sunlight, but when they're small, they need to be protected
from direct sunlight.

The plant I bought is about a foot high and quite bushy, with small
green pepper buds on it. Is that big enough now to handle direct
sunlight?
Sounds like it should be, Ian, but only part of the day. Well drained
soil. They don't like to have their feet wet all the time. Mist them
when they're not in direct sunlight. Sounds like it'll be a prolific
producer. We mostly pick them when they're black. Let a few of the
chiles get wrinkled red on the vine, to save for seed stock. If you
don't get frost, they'll winter fine. Otherwise bring 'em indoors. I
don't know how many years we've had ours.

Thanks for the advice. I do get frost, so I will dig it up and take it
inside. I will have to do something to shade it a bit though - perhaps
replant it under a tree.

Only spent a week in Sh*t City, when I was Tech Repping back in the 50's,
and most of that was below deck, so I don't remember the weather.

Occasional progress reports are anticipated. ;-)


No idea what your city comment is about!

I took a peek at my plant tonight, and it looks fine. We have had
somewhat overcast, rainy and cool weather here this week. At the weekend
I will shift it into a large pot, and under a tree.

My six seedlings have grown to about 2 inches indoors, and when they are
a little taller I'll replant them outside too (the first batch went
outdoors early and were eaten).

I will provide occasional reports, of course :-).

Ian

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Nick Cramer wrote:
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Nick Cramer wrote:
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Nick Cramer wrote:
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Only spent a week in Sh*t City, when I was Tech Repping back in the
50's, and most of that was below deck, so I don't remember the weather.

Occasional progress reports are anticipated. ;-)

No idea what your city comment is about!

Norfolk, VA is the home of Naval Station Norfolk, affectionately known as
what I said.

I took a peek at my plant tonight, and it looks fine. We have had
somewhat overcast, rainy and cool weather here this week. At the weekend
I will shift it into a large pot, and under a tree.

My six seedlings have grown to about 2 inches indoors, and when they are
a little taller I'll replant them outside too (the first batch went
outdoors early and were eaten).

They should all do well in pots. Put the pots in a shallow container of
water to discourage ants/snails/slugs.

I will provide occasional reports, of course :-).

Of course. ;-)

--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War.
They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops.
You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~