I'm comletely new to growing chilies (or anything for that matter).
However I got an aerogarden with chilies and it got me interested and I want to take it a step further.
My plan is to create an ebb and flow system, much like the wooden one described here at fatalii.net. I will hang this from the rail on my patio (so basically it will become a huge balcony box, 5-8 meters in total). I will use expanded clay (LECA) as growing media.
I will start the seeds indoors in another ebb and flow and transplant them when the weather allows.
My question is, what can I grow in such a system in our climate? Also need to consider the fact that I can't grow tall varieties as they would not be supported in such a shallow system with LECA if there is a bit of wind.
If any of the plants suggested would make for a good bonchi it is a huge bonus.
However I got an aerogarden with chilies and it got me interested and I want to take it a step further.
My plan is to create an ebb and flow system, much like the wooden one described here at fatalii.net. I will hang this from the rail on my patio (so basically it will become a huge balcony box, 5-8 meters in total). I will use expanded clay (LECA) as growing media.
I will start the seeds indoors in another ebb and flow and transplant them when the weather allows.
My question is, what can I grow in such a system in our climate? Also need to consider the fact that I can't grow tall varieties as they would not be supported in such a shallow system with LECA if there is a bit of wind.
If any of the plants suggested would make for a good bonchi it is a huge bonus.