Peppers/Chillies - advice needed

[itsybitsy]

I have got two pepper plants coming on nicely on the guest bedroom windowsill. When can I put them outside? I was thinking end of May, as it's still a bit chilly at the moment. How much space do they need? Will I need to stake them?

I've just planted some chillies too - they are also upstairs. Can they even go outside or would I be better growing them indoors?

[smileyt]

I've just put my peppers outside to harden off and will be bringing them in at night. Poor things won't know what's hit them in this wind! I think you can do the same for chillies too, although both peppers and chillies are best in a greenhouse rather than outside. If you have a sunny, sheltered spot you could try planting them out once you have hardened them off. I know a lot of people will grow their chillies on the window ledge though.

[itsybitsy]

I have popped them outside to get some sunshine today, but it is very windy! I'll bring them in at teatime. Then I'll put them outside for a couple of hours every night when I get home from work. I don't want to leave them out all day just yet.