Actually, chilli plants cannot last very long in temperate weather - about 2-3 years at most. These plants are planted from seeds sowed last winter.
Then I use seasol and Nitrogen (white pellets) every 2 weeks just during the flowering season start (1-2 months ago?)
Now, the plants are full of white flowers and green chillis, waiting for the summer sun to sun-ripe the chillis to a bright glossy red.
But one thing for certain, the balanced lifestyle is making my wife prettier and more gentle. In Singapore, she is bossy at work and complaining at home. Now, she is only allowed to work 37.5 hrs per week. hahaha
OK i must admit.. I have no greenie hands.. no fate with the plants.. even in Singapore I bought large indoor fungus plant died within mths.. :(
As for work, nothing beats us.. my wife is working 3-4 hrs per day as consultant.. Time charge even if on the plane.. heehee.. as for me, official 37.5hrs.. but i work 38.5hrs :( RDO every mth i'll hv to rub shoulder with directors and seek for a company car soon My company award salary sacrifice for luxury car up to $57,000.. IS 250C or Audi TT is arriving my garage soon.. Yahoooo !