Hatch Chiles That Bloom In October (in Denver!)

in #greenestthumb • 7 years ago

This is my entry into this week's Greenest Thumb Contest!

I grow a small garden on my balcony as I live in an apartment, and this year was the first time I tried my hand at growing Hatch Chiles. I'm always buying them in a can to put in my enchiladas, so I thought I should grow my own.

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All summer they seemed happy but slow-growing. I presume this is because they wanted more sun - my balcony is not the sunniest despite being south-facing, due to its walls being solid and there being other tall apartment/condo buildings (and a tree or two) all around. I read that they liked the extra hot weather, and when they did not bloom then, I despaired that I would get any chiles.

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They decided October was the right time to bloom.

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It's supposed to start snowing overnight tonight!

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I'm not certain if I should chance covering them or bring them in and try for chiles in my dining room nook. Any advice?

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     7 years ago 

    Bring them in tonight definately...

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       7 years ago 

      Thanks for joining the greenestthumb contest.
      Did it eventually snow last night?

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         7 years ago 

        It is coming down now, and the chiles are safely inside. :)

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         7 years ago 

        This is the chile plants safely inside (next to a dragon tree and wandering Jew plants ...and boxes for cats to play in) while it was starting to snow outside. :)

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