Growing Chillis

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    Hi, Ive started growing chillis in trays and they are almost ready to transport into pots/ ground. I was wondering how much watering people give them as I have experimented with watering from the bottom up and watering from the top with varied success??
    Any help would be most great full for.

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    I'm no expert but bottom watering would be my preference, I wait till the compost looks dry on the surface as I understand they don't like sitting in soggy compost.

    Might get more expert advice posting this in the Chilli Thread:
    CHILLIES 2020
     
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    My chillies are in pot resting on the greenhouse floor without saucers and I water from the top when needed and let it drain through. That way they are not sitting in water.:smile:
     
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      That’s great, thanks ever so much for your help.
       
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      That’s great, thanks for your help. Much appreciated
       
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