When to plant chilli in Goomeri
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to late DecGoomeri area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to mid FebGoomeri area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to mid FebGoomeri area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Goomeri. 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.