Is my chilli (Apache) plant too tall?

NRooney

Hi all,

I'm relatively new to the gardening world and have quickly realised what I have been missing. I have grown a few plants successfully, and some not but I am currently growing a chillI (Apache) plant which I've looked for a few answers but most have been quite vague. 

I was wondering if you kind people would be able to give me some advice  

I do wonder if my plant is too tall? Are there too many flowers on the plant? There are quite a few at the bottom bunch and a few at the top of the plant? Does the plant require pruning etc?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated  

Last edited: 19 June 2016 18:27:44

BobTheGardener

It's looking fine and will grow into a nice bushy plant which will produce masses of chillies so carry on what you are doing as it looks very healthy indeed!  I would put a short cane in the pot to tie it to as it will need some support once all of those chillies start growing.

Dovefromabove

It's well grown for this time of year but that's all to the good.  Mine usually get to around that size later on.  I wouldn't worry about it, the more flowers and fruit the better - I get loads from mine in a good year.

I feed mine with tomato fertiliser every couple of weeks once they start setting fruit.

Looks like you're doing fine 

Dovefromabove

Snap Bob!