Sounds like some form of whitefly but it could also be fungus gnats.
The ripening progress (left 9th, right 10th) of the same chilli photographed previously:
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Sounds like some form of whitefly but it could also be fungus gnats.
The ripening progress (left 9th, right 10th) of the same chilli photographed previously:
I can't tell between the species (especially the close ones) until the chillies appear 
I have pencilled in Chilli Cheesy bread for friday if the chillies ripen, or alternatively as it;s only 8 days to my birthday I may just hold off and let them ripen completely. The Nagas are starting to look angry, bright orange with some redness..
I have pencilled in Chilli Cheesy bread for friday if the chillies ripen, or alternatively as it;s only 8 days to my birthday I may just hold off and let them ripen completely. The Nagas are starting to look angry, bright orange with some redness..
Chillis Galore is a good site with an active mature forum with both professional and first time growers alike from all parts of the world.
The majority of chillies are a simple case of germinate then pot, place in the right spot and then just water/feed as needed. They look after themselves pretty much.
You can get almost cold peppers and chillies such as NuMex variety (specifically grown for flavour not heat and only 800 SHU, Jalapenos are 8-20K) which will grow as a small plant in a pot on the kitchen window.
The majority of chillies are a simple case of germinate then pot, place in the right spot and then just water/feed as needed. They look after themselves pretty much.
You can get almost cold peppers and chillies such as NuMex variety (specifically grown for flavour not heat and only 800 SHU, Jalapenos are 8-20K) which will grow as a small plant in a pot on the kitchen window.
Awesome bonnets! If you have air conditioned office windows then the dehumidification helps with the drying process too.
I will cut the nagas back once they've got through the fruiting and had time to store some nutrients, so probably around the start of November. At which point I'll cut the tops back to the base stem and plonk them on the window which should put them into a winter mood (cold and reduction in light).
The some experts often cut the rootball back too and place them into a smaller pot. The effect is to reduce the water requirements and to a certain degree change the soil when repotted in spring.
Personally I'm going to leave the roots as it will need a large enough pot to insulate and keep warm. I'll also put a clear plastic bag over the top to reduce cold draughts etc.
Probably depends a little on the species, there seems to be many variants of Scotch Bonnets.
I have decided that tomorrow will be Chilli Harvest Day!
Activities I have planned:
1) Brew beer in celebration!
2) Make cheesy Chilli Bread using a fresh Dorset.
3) Deseed chillies and dry seeds for next year.
4) Force dry chillies to make chilli powder.
5) Prepare plants for over wintering.
Only thing is the plant has gone nuts and has just trebled it's chilli output but I need to get the plants ready for winter (and a house inspection)
Activities I have planned:
1) Brew beer in celebration!
2) Make cheesy Chilli Bread using a fresh Dorset.
3) Deseed chillies and dry seeds for next year.
4) Force dry chillies to make chilli powder.
5) Prepare plants for over wintering.
Only thing is the plant has gone nuts and has just trebled it's chilli output but I need to get the plants ready for winter (and a house inspection)
Ok, I missed friday's harvest date - will be doing this tomorrow! I just want to leave them on the plants as long as possible so that the seeds are jammed packed with energy.
I've noted a little droop due to the cold nights as the house heating isn't on yet.
I have also planned the beer too but that's a separate thread.
I've noted a little droop due to the cold nights as the house heating isn't on yet.
I have also planned the beer too but that's a separate thread.
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Hehe it's a good feeling to see your hard work blossom!
Quicklink - that's dropping flowers. It's extremely annoying and if you read this thread I had the same problem for many months until I increased the watering frequency and start using Chilli focus more often. Temperature and the amount of light can also play a part.
Once you see the flowers remaining on the plant longer then you'll know you're going the right way. It's annoying because mine would flower but not mature enough to create pollen before dropping off (at the base of the flower stem is the normal point).
Once you see the flowers remaining on the plant longer then you'll know you're going the right way. It's annoying because mine would flower but not mature enough to create pollen before dropping off (at the base of the flower stem is the normal point).
Germination normally requires a warmer spot but that depends on the variety. Nagas for example require 28-30 degC for germination. All that requires is you place the pot in a bag and then put it in a warm spot. The bag stops it from dehydrating.
Light plays no part on germination, just temp and moisture.
Once they've sprouted then they'll need the light.
Light plays no part on germination, just temp and moisture.
Once they've sprouted then they'll need the light.
Usually you'd get 10-20 seeds, depending on the variety and cost. It's usual that the number of seeds is quoted.
The next problem is that not all the seeds will germinate and some will take longer than others. So I would just keep going and see what happens - they're in the soil now so you may as well just keep going! You may find they grow slowly or stop at a certain size until the days grow longer again.
There's a guy on the Chilli Galore forum that has started his seeds for next year's season. I believe he'll use a lightbox over the winter months so that in spring he has plants that are already or about to flower.
The next problem is that not all the seeds will germinate and some will take longer than others. So I would just keep going and see what happens - they're in the soil now so you may as well just keep going! You may find they grow slowly or stop at a certain size until the days grow longer again.
There's a guy on the Chilli Galore forum that has started his seeds for next year's season. I believe he'll use a lightbox over the winter months so that in spring he has plants that are already or about to flower.
Typically they don't like cold and certainly won't like being frozen/frosted. However people have left plants out over winter with snow and they've survived.
Yes they will retain the heat when dried. I would keep the seeds, dry them and then grind them to a powder and store that instead.
I'm not an expert on bottling
Yes they will retain the heat when dried. I would keep the seeds, dry them and then grind them to a powder and store that instead.
I'm not an expert on bottling
Well my chillis have taken to their new position really well, which has surprised me a little. They're sat on the bedroom window and get watered once every week or two.
Firstly the chilli that has always been a vigorous grower has thrown out a few leaves and has even started producing flower buds!
The other two have settled down and produced a small amount of leaf growth without budding.
Firstly the chilli that has always been a vigorous grower has thrown out a few leaves and has even started producing flower buds!
The other two have settled down and produced a small amount of leaf growth without budding.
The seeds are identical to the original seed and with chilli plants you can continue using the seed. AcidHell got a couple of my Jalapenos and used the seed from them.
The key is to ensure that the seed has matured enough. Usually giving the chill fruit enough time on the plant once it's ripened to increase the energy store in the chilli is also advisable.
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