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Title: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on August 10, 2018, 09:16 AM
A few of this years plants

Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on August 10, 2018, 09:18 AM
and a few more
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Naga on August 11, 2018, 07:57 AM
Everything's looking blooming healthy and bountiful, Andy! Very nice!

I wish I could report similar results, but the cold, wet start to the year really delayed germination for me. I'm just beginning to get some flowering going now, so I'm not confident of a decent harvest at all.

But great to your own plants are in such good condition. :)
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on August 11, 2018, 08:55 AM
Had a slow start here too, but the recent heatwave has really brought my plants on but still need a good few weeks of sun to ripen them up.
Are yours in a greenhouse Keith?
Climate and watering are key to a good crop, ideally temps shouldnt drop below 16C, impossible in Britain really, and over-watering slows growth. I always water fom the bottom which encourages the roots to grow down. Also I gently shake the plants a couple of times a day to help the plants polinate.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: chewytikka on August 11, 2018, 04:16 PM
Great looking crop MA - Hot Hot Hot

Nice to read a genuine post on home grown chillis. ;)

Cheers Chewy
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Stephen Lindsay on August 11, 2018, 11:30 PM
Wow. That is all.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Naga on August 14, 2018, 07:52 AM
Are yours in a greenhouse Keith?...

Sadly not this year, Andy. The weather took care of the polytunnel and I haven't got around to replacing it yet.

I germinated them indoors, but the poor light we 'enjoyed' at the beginning of the year didn't help at all. Most of the seeds successfully germinated, but it took so long that they are only now beginning to flower. I fear there won't be enough time left for most of the plants to fruit, but you never know. If I can, I'll try and overwinter the best with an eye to better times next year.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on August 18, 2018, 11:42 AM
Overwintering would be a great Idea, giving you an early start next season and enough time to get the fruit ripe.
I overwintered a naga plant the other year, by the time it was warm enough to put plants in the greenhouse it was massive! Struggled to get it through the door
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Naga on August 19, 2018, 07:32 AM
...I overwintered a naga plant the other year, by the time it was warm enough to put plants in the greenhouse it was massive! Struggled to get it through the door

A nice problem to have, Andy lol! I think overwintering the best specimens is the only way to go for me this year.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on August 19, 2018, 02:33 PM
You could turn them into Bonsai plants Naga, its what Im planning to do next year.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Naga on August 20, 2018, 07:52 AM
Well, that's certainly a beauty! I look forward to seeing your results! :)
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: chewytikka on September 21, 2018, 11:32 PM
Hi MA
Great looking crop.

I received some free fresh chillies grown by a neighbours mate on their allotment
Said they are very hot Trinidads, look a bit like Naga to me, but rated hotter.

Do you recognize them?

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/d2ab1c4733adbb07b611c724647d5255.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#d2ab1c4733adbb07b611c724647d5255.jpg)

Tried a full one in a Jal Frezi and it was really fruity hot
edible and tasty, not just screaming HOT.

I was expecting that Caribbean Scotch Bonnet flavour, but no,
a much better fruity taste as well as the heat

Asked for more, (cheeky) so I can freeze them off

cheers Chewy
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Madrasandy on September 23, 2018, 08:45 AM
At a guess Chewy I would say they are a Habanero of some shape or form, maybe Paper Lantern  (https://www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/online-shop/chilli-seeds/paper-lantern-habanero-chilli-seeds/), but most likely this One (https://store.puckerbuttpeppercompany.com/products/cp-314-co-4536-trinidad)
They definately wont be naga heat levels, the smoothness of the pod itself is a give away, and they will certainly have a more fruity taste, making it a lot more edible and perfect for a Jalfrezi type curry, although I would still prefer the naga in mine  ;)
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: chewytikka on September 23, 2018, 01:41 PM
Thanks for the links / info Andy ;)

CP 321 - Trinidad Scorpion Red - CARDI
A definite match to what I received.

They are brilliant as Ive been looking for a new hot flavour
for some time, that has a distinctive flavour as opposed to
the same old scotch bonnet flavour you get in hot sauces etc.

I thought they looked a bit like the Naga I've bought before
Where I learnt the lesson of not taking a nibble. ::) ;D
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=11890.msg94602#msg94602

Anyhoo, Can create some new Scorpion curries for winter warming.

Thanks again
cheers Chewy
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: Bing on September 24, 2018, 01:55 PM
My plants failed so respect to you and skills.
Title: Re: Chilli grow 2018
Post by: livo on February 20, 2019, 01:24 AM
Lots of fruit on this year.  Little birdseyes have a bit of bite.