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Toyko Hot Chilli plant care

butterfly72
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I've got a few Toyko Hot Chili plants that are doing really well. they are around 10cm tall now with a few side shoots starting. Do I need to pinch the tops to stop them growing taller or will they start bushing out on their own?

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  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    I think they should start to fill out by themselves. Do you know how tall they are likely to get? I'm not familiar with this variety. I haven't pinched out any of mine, and they're all doing well.
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  • westy85
    westy85 Posts: 31 Forumite
    If you pich out the side shoots it will grow taller but if you leave them you'll end up a more bushy plant.

    I personally pinch out most of the shoots otherwise the chillies end up covered with leaves and take a long time to ripen.
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