2014 Chilli Growers Thread

Only just got mine down today. 10x basket of fire. They are in the airing cupboard in a box under clingfilm. Planning on keeping just two and giving the rest away as gifts once they are of a decent size. They make a great cheap present as they look amazing once the fruit starts growing.
 
Herman Gelmet said:
You're welcome. What method of germination are you using? If you had problems previously, we may be able to help identify any possible errors you may be making?

ETA: Also, the reason I sent these chillies is because you will have to be an amazing grower to be able to plant a superhot (Chinense) now (very late) and have it produce usable ripe fruit this year. Those I sent are going to give you more chance at having something to cook with by late summer.

Superhot (Chinense) growers tend to germinate seeds late December to get fruit within the short and unreliable British season.
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Last year i put them right in seed tray only had a few germinate but thats fine as i have limited space. I put them in the grandchildrens room as the heating in there stays on and it is very warm, whem the weather breaks i put pots on the window as it has sun almost all day, i got plenty of yellow 7 from these and a few red. This year done the same thing January put cling film over top of tray but i got nawt 1 came through but it aint moving been same size for weeks i think its a weed lol.
 
found the packet for the annuums at the weekend.. nothing really helpful beyond what i already knew though..

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I'm growing three varieties this year; Mulato Isleno, Spike and Hotscotch. They could do with been potted on which I'm hoping to do later on today or tomorrow.

My chillies that I grew last year went mouldy. Picked them off the plant, dried them off using an oven and left for several weeks on a windowsill to dry, and then put them in a jar. Come to use them to other week and there was mould everywhere :(
 
hamesy said:
I'm growing three varieties this year; Mulato Isleno, Spike and Hotscotch. They could do with been potted on which I'm hoping to do later on today or tomorrow.

My chillies that I grew last year went mouldy. Picked them off the plant, dried them off using an oven and left for several weeks on a windowsill to dry, and then put them in a jar. Come to use them to other week and there was mould everywhere :(
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That's bad luck. I think you're supposed to bathe them in salty water prior to dehydration, specifically to kill off any bacteria.

http://www.worldofchillies.com/growing_chillies/preserving_chillies/preservechillies.html
 
Update on mine, forgot to take a side picture to show the height of them, but they are not at all leggy, in fact the complete opposite, they are very short but pushing out leaves like crazy, having them only an inch or two from the fluoro lights is keeping them from getting lanky.

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randomshenans said:
I'm attempting to germinate at the moment... HOPING. :/
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Same Thanks to some seeds from Herman. (Thanks again btw)

The oldest seeds, the scotch bonnets have had nearly 3 days now of warm moistyness so i'm hoping they should soon start to pop if they're going to.

The Aji Limon went under the homemade propogator last night so lets see what happens.
 
I love the lemon ones. They make a REALLY nice chili sauce. It's really fruity and hot.

I have mine constantly moist.

Just saying to DJ that I have some really interesting ones this year so hope they come out.

Choc habs, long bhuts, nagalahs, devils tongues, Vipers,
 
neil_g said:
romano.

trimming them up was a good idea though, looks like its going to get a bit bushier :D


Annuum 18/03/14 by neilgates, on Flickr
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Looking good................... for a sweet pepper:eek:

Romano's are sweet peppers, not chillies. I have grown them before and still have seeds from them, so I would say stick with them, and maybe even combine them (with the chillies) with a red pepper salsa. ;)
 
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HybridX said:
Same Thanks to some seeds from Herman. (Thanks again btw)

The oldest seeds, the scotch bonnets have had nearly 3 days now of warm moistyness so i'm hoping they should soon start to pop if they're going to.

The Aji Limon went under the homemade propogator last night so lets see what happens.
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You're very welcome. I'm not sure I want to know where you have them, and whether they are a bit uncomfortable :o
 
Herman Gelmet said:
Looking good................... for a sweet pepper:eek:

Romano's are sweet peppers, not chillies. I have grown them before and still have seeds from them, so I would say stick with them, and maybe even combine them (with the chillies) with a red pepper salsa. ;)
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good job you sent me some proper chillies then otherwise i wouldnt qualify for this thread :D
 
neil_g said:
good job you sent me some proper chillies then otherwise i wouldnt qualify for this thread :D
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I think I tend to prefer the chillies which are closer to sweet pepper, in terms of good flavour, less heat, fleshy goodness etc...

Santa Fe Grande
Trinidad Seasoning
Ancho Poblano
Mesilla (looks a lot like a romano, see below)

All mild and great for cooking.

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I'm so late to the party :( Having a baby in the house really restricts your time!

I tried overwintering my chillies from last year in the greenhouse but the stems on all of them have turned brown :( I really don't think they'll come back :(

I think I'm going to get some seeds on the go tonight. We'll see what we get from them :)
 
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