When to plant chilli in Glenden
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to early JanGlenden area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to late FebGlenden area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to late FebGlenden area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Glenden. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A warm-season crop that loves Adelaide's hot summers and keeps fruiting into autumn. Many types grow happily in pots and can be kept for two or three years in a sheltered spot. Raise or buy seedlings and plant once nights are warm; chillies sulk in cold soil.