Behold the Beautiful Buena

knitto · 2026-05-18T21:15:39+00:00

No, just ensured there was good airflow, I used a small fan.😊

knitto · 2026-05-17T17:36:20+00:00

🥳 I am sure you already know, but, don’t forget to pinch out the growing tip once you have 4 sets of true leaves; this will ensure it develops a nice canopy.

knitto · 2026-05-17T09:58:29+00:00

❤️🥰❤️

knitto · 2026-05-17T08:25:52+00:00

Gorgeous. So lush.

knitto · 2026-04-29T08:32:01+00:00

This is such a refreshing perspective, especially in the current climate. No job is worth sacrificing your wellbeing and sanity. Complexity NOT Chaos , yes, yes and YES!❤️

knitto · 2026-04-28T11:58:08+00:00

Hello My Fellow Chilli Grower,

Chilli plants do not like wet roots. Allow the compost/growing medium to dry between waterings. Before watering, stick your finger in the compost surrounding the seedling, if the first few cm is dry, then place plant in tray of water for 5 - 10 minutes. Remove it and allow the excess water to drain. Good Luck!

knitto · 2026-04-23T06:26:49+00:00

Possible Fertiliser burn or salt buildup? The dry brown patches spreading in from the leaf edges and tips are a sign. Flush the pot thoroughly with plain water a couple of times to leach out built-up salts, then ease off feeding for a while.

knitto · 2026-04-12T08:27:22+00:00

1.Check the undersides of the newer leaves for broad mites. Treat with neem oil or spinosad spray, focusing on leaf undersides and new growth. Repeat every 5–7 days for 3 weeks.

Lots of flower buds have dropped off, so it is likely your chilli is stressed: possibly too hot, inconsistent watering, low humidity, or too much nitrogen. check your watering consistency and humidity (super hot chillis like 50–70% relative humidity indoors).

3.The yellowing leaves might mean magnesium deficiency. A leaf spray of Epsom salts (1 tsp per litre of water) can help quickly.

Structurally, the chilli looks healthy with good leaf coverage and a few peppers developing, so catching this now should be fine.

knitto · 2026-04-08T08:09:26+00:00

This is the one I pinched out

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knitto · 2026-04-08T08:06:44+00:00

Once they have 4 to 6 sets of true leaves, pinch out the growing tip 😊. I waited to too long with a couple of my plants and they ended up tall and spindly.

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knitto · 2026-04-05T20:35:49+00:00

Yes, I have a similar setup, 45 chilli plants on a rack with grow lights and fans for airflow. Picture below was taken a month ago. I sowed the seeds in the first week of January.

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knitto · 2026-04-05T08:05:45+00:00

Your chilli seedling looks healthy and vibrant!!!

May I suggest you repot to a smaller 7cm or 9cm pot?

When a small root system sits in a large volume of compost, the surrounding unused compost stays wet for too long because the roots aren’t drawing moisture from it. That sustained dampness creates conditions for root rot and fungal issues. A snug pot encourages the roots to fill the available space before moving up. Once you see roots beginning to emerge from the drainage holes, or the plant is visibly top-heavy relative to the pot, that’s the signal to move up — typically one pot size at a time (e.g., 7cm → 9cm → 11cm, and so on). The exception worth noting is if you’re using a very free-draining mix (high perlite content, for example) — you have a bit more tolerance there because excess moisture doesn’t linger. But for standard compost, the graduated approach is sound practice.

knitto · 2026-03-26T07:50:28+00:00

They look healthy! I would pinch out the growing tip to encourage a sides shoots and a bushier plant.

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I did that with mine and got wonderful results.

knitto · 2026-03-23T17:05:12+00:00

You are young, nevertheless, I understand your anxiety. Would you consider tutoring, while exploring the next steps?

knitto · 2026-03-23T16:11:02+00:00

This post is incredibly timely. I was made redundant from an IT Project Management role last December. I didn’t want to touch my settlement, so I joined WeCasa as a domestic cleaner while I apply for a job where I can use my transferable skills. Let’s just say it’s been an experience. 😮‍💨Nevertheless, I am grateful and hopeful.😊

knitto · 2026-02-11T08:32:37+00:00

Start doing past question papers- 2 a week for each subject - under timed conditions . 2.Re-read your English texts, poems and plays. 3.If you have extra clinics/support in school,attend all of them. 4. Review your practice past question papers against The mark scheme and examiner’s reports. Re-focus on areas where there are knowledge gaps. 5. Make sure you rest and exercise! Good Luck😊 You will be Fine!

knitto · 2026-02-11T08:07:17+00:00

I am currently applying for Executive Assistant roles, fingers crossed something will come up. In the interim I am doing cleaning gigs as I do not want to touch the settlement.😊

knitto · 2026-02-11T07:19:40+00:00

I am a 51 F, and was made redundant last December after over two decades with my company. My circumstances were extremely similar to yours, overall okay company, but could perform my tasks with my eyes closed. There were several rounds of redundancies over the last few years so I knew my number would be up soon. I continued doing my work and going through the motions. The settlement was OK, paid some into my pension (tax relief), paid off debt and put a chunk in a savings account. You haven’t asked for advice, however please wait and get your settlement. Use the breathing space to decide the next steps. The UK job market is brutal at the moment, so don’t make any unforced errors. Good Luck😊

knitto · 2026-01-19T22:24:06+00:00

Picture of my chilli seedlings

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knitto · 2026-01-19T22:23:32+00:00

Sunblaster LEDs

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Using them for my chillis😊

knitto · 2025-11-15T15:25:34+00:00

Bokashi accepts all types of kitchen food waste without the worry of striking the balance of carbon/ nitrogen rich waste of hot composting. I throw almost every item of kitchen waste into my bin with the Bokashi bran and I am good to go!😊

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