So he succeeds in spite of little space

When can chilli be on the balcony?

Since the Cultivation Starts quite early in the year, a little patience is required before moving to the balcony. As a plant of the tropics, chillies do not tolerate frosty temperatures. sowing and Prick out therefore take place under glass.

As soon as the temperature no longer falls below 5 degrees Celsius, day and night, you can go out onto the balcony. If you like, you can harden the plants beforehand by placing them there for the hour.

This is how the chilli culture succeeds in the flower box

All containers that offer sufficient space for the root ball are suitable as planters. The classic 1 meterFlower box(€ 149.00 at Amazon *) is also one of them. Its volume is tight. It makes up for it as a space saver for 3 chilli plants.

• if not already there, drill several holes in the floor
• create a drainage made of gravel or chippings
• Plant the chilli and water it well with rainwater

It makes sense to prop up each plant with a wooden stick. The binding material must not cut into the plant tissue. Parallel to growth tie up the chilies regularly.

Nutritious substrate compensates for small volumes

If 3 very consuming chillies thrive next to each other, the texture of the Earth adapted to it. Ideally, you increase the nutritional content by adding more components.

• 4 pieces Potting soil
• 1 part garden soil with clay
• 1 part of sifted compost
• 1 handful of sand
• 1 tablespoon of primary rock flour

Last but not least, a dose is allowed Slow release fertilizer not missing. The composition is focused on phosphate, for a strong root system.

This is how you can preserve the purity of the variety on the balcony

The limited space available shouldn't prevent you from growing different varieties. Undesired cross-pollination can be effectively prevented with simple means.

Just before the blossoms open up, do a artificial pollination within each variety. Each flower is then given an air-permeable hood. Tea bags that you fill yourself are very suitable.

Tips & Tricks

Smart hobby gardeners place their chilliWindow boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) in the second row behind flowers. This blooming protective wall absorbs wind and rain. At the same time, the infestation is reduced Aphids on the chilli plants.