The Inaugural Chilli Growing Contest Kicks Off!
Some rules were developed, not sure by who again, and an hour later we had ourselves a competition. Check the 5 entrants of the people in the office that day below. Unfortunately for those staff members who were holidaying overseas or elsewhere (like at home in bed) they were to miss out.
So our best wishes to all competitors, as the rules stipulate “May the best man win. And may the youngest man win”.For those poor people at home who feel left out, why not send in some tips, encouragments or even photos to help spur us on. We may know some things about kitchen tools, but in the world of chilli growing we’re amateurs (generally). You never know, maybe we’ll send you some lovely, organic chilli’s with your next order!
Contest rules and in depth interviews to follow…
Worm tea girls and boys and if you can lay your hands on some vermicompost you’re a definite winner. Don’t forget lots of sunshine.
Better hop on over to the Resource Centre quickly quickly!
Another great trick is to add some volcanic rock dust to your soil mix. It will give you all the minute minerals and trace elements that fresh virgin soil has an abundance of, but that is lacking in conventional fertilisers.
It works in synergy with the worm-poop recommended by Dez, and if you can find a touch of bat guano to add to the two then you should be styling. Use about 45% vermicompost, 35% rockdust and 20% bat guano and then add that to your base potting mix at approx 7.5% of total volume.
Try one pot with just regular potting mixture, and then one pot with the 7.5% of magic added to it. The difference will astound you!
Happy Growing
Richie