π± Why Grow Your Own Chilies?
No more overpriced chilies at the store! Homegrown chilies are fresh, safe and taste way better β plus, you can pick them anytime you cook. Perfect for small backyards or balcony gardening!

π Easy Steps to Grow Chilies at Home
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1. Select Good Seeds & Variety
β Pick chili types you like: birdβs eye chili, capsicum or large red chili.
β Use quality seeds from trusted nurseries or online stores.
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2. Use a Fertile Soil Mix
β Mix garden soil with compost and burnt rice husk (1:1:1).
β Make sure the soil is loose and drains well.
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3. Plant in Pots or Grow Bags
β Use medium grow bags or big pots.
β Plant one seedling per pot/bag.
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4. Water Properly
β Water in the morning or evening.
β Use leftover rice water for extra nutrients!
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5. Feed with Organic Fertilizer
β Use compost, processed chicken manure or coffee grounds.
β Fertilize every 2 weeks.

π Organic Pest & Disease Control Tips
πΉ Pests (Aphids, Mites)
β Spray with mild soapy water (dish soap, organic).
β Make DIY garlic-chili spray to repel bugs naturally.
πΉ Yellowing or Wilting Leaves
β Ensure plants get good airflow β donβt crowd them.
β Trim bottom leaves for better ventilation.
πΉ Snails & Leaf-Eating Caterpillars
β Sprinkle coffee grounds around pots to deter snails.
β Use citrus peels or cucumber slices as snail traps.


π‘ Extra Tips for More Fruits
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Pinch the main shoot when the plant has 6β7 leaf sets.
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Harvest regularly to encourage more fruiting.
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Keep ants and aphids away β they attract other pests too!
