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Hey guys I've been growing some scotch bonnets since December in doors, and moved the outside a few weeks ago but they appear to have started wilting, so a couple of days ago i changed the pots over as they where filling out to much for the pots, and put some better compost in the new pot for it, but the plant still appears to be wilting

 

 The compost i changed them to is gro sure all purpose peat free.

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  • LynLyn Posts: 21,373

    They are hothouse plants, grows in the Maldives and carabean, i wouldnt think they would like to be outside in our freezing night time temperatures

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • JeopardyJeopardy Posts: 4

    what should i do about it wilting then?? and will it be ok because i changed the pot over and put new soil in?

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,743

    Have you brought them back indoors?  I hope so. image They will perish outside if you have a frost or even lowish temperatures -  they are even more tender than tomatoes!

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • JeopardyJeopardy Posts: 4

    yeah of course as you can see in the picture image i got worried because i didn't want to lose them! image 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,743

    Great image  I wasn't clear whether the photo was before they went out or after.  They'll be much happier now they're back indoors - I wouldn't put chillies outside until mid June.

    Enjoy them when you get your harvest image

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    image

     I have Scotch Bonnets amongst others in my unheated greenhouse. Minimum temp so far has been 3-4c and the plants havent batted an eyelid.

    I can even see the first flower bud forming on one of my plants, I must say that my greenhouse warms up very quickly in the morning due to its location so maybe this helps. image

  • JeopardyJeopardy Posts: 4

    awesome thanks for the support guys! i hope they're gonna be ok! image my birds eye chillies i've already got 2 ready to harvest! image 

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