FLATTOP 4,608 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 I’ve been harvesting chillis for about the last three weeks or so I only had about five plants on the go but what you see in the pic I’ve probably picked that lot about four to five times, loads of the Indian green ones as well a good bumper year that should keep me going for a little while and they are packing some heat as well. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big rowie 187 Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just started growing chillies this year too been a sorry state after dogs got them lol. They wont be doing that again 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,694 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 My Mrs grows quite a lot of chilli varieties each year, also sweet peppers etc. Second year in a row that the chilli seed seller has completely mislabeled them These were meant to be sweet bell peppers, nope!!! She chopped one into a sweet and sour one now that I wasn't home, it's off the scale hot. It looks slightly like a scotch bonnet but it's way way hotter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FLATTOP 4,608 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 27/09/2020 at 15:21, mole trapper said: My Mrs grows quite a lot of chilli varieties each year, also sweet peppers etc. Second year in a row that the chilli seed seller has completely mislabeled them These were meant to be sweet bell peppers, nope!!! She chopped one into a sweet and sour one now that I wasn't home, it's off the scale hot. It looks slightly like a scotch bonnet but it's way way hotter. Expand They look very much like a Trinidad Scorpion I have grown them myself and if it is what I think it is wow I can vouch for how hot they are, they are mega but stupidly addictive lol enjoy... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elchapo 3,172 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 21/09/2020 at 18:50, FLATTOP said: I’ve been harvesting chillis for about the last three weeks or so I only had about five plants on the go but what you see in the pic I’ve probably picked that lot about four to five times, loads of the Indian green ones as well a good bumper year that should keep me going for a little while and they are packing some heat as well. Expand What types are these called as ive wanted grow chillis for a while but never known which ones to grow , I’m not a mad heat kind of guy , curries wise I go for a madras but I like sweet chilliest as well , can you recommend any ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,608 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 27/09/2020 at 19:30, Elchapo said: What types are these called as ive wanted grow chillis for a while but never known which ones to grow , I’m not a mad heat kind of guy , curries wise I go for a madras but I like sweet chilliest as well , can you recommend any ? Expand There’s a bit of a mix there I believe some are Cheyenne, Vampires and Thai Birds eyes which are quite hot the big ones at the bottom are quite mild but I can’t remember their name, Jalapeños are not too lethal and good for all sorts of dishes but if you want really mild for stews Hungarian Wax Chillis very easy to grow and big crops, I like the Indian green chillis a very manageable heat to them but if you want to go real mad go for the Trinidad Scorpions or the Caroline reapers the man to speak to is our resident cuisine expert @green lurchers he’s really into his chillis and has a big variety most seasons. Your best just buying a bunch of seeds or small plants and giving it a go that’s the fun bit eating them and not quite knowing how hot their going to be, a good sunny spot and plenty of water and away you go good luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elchapo 3,172 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 27/09/2020 at 20:04, FLATTOP said: There’s a bit of a mix there I believe some are Cheyenne, Vampires and Thai Birds eyes which are quite hot the big ones at the bottom are quite mild but I can’t remember their name, Jalapeños are not too lethal and good for all sorts of dishes but if you want really mild for stews Hungarian Wax Chillis very easy to grow and big crops, I like the Indian green chillis a very manageable heat to them but if you want to go real mad go for the Trinidad Scorpions or the Caroline reapers the man to speak to is our resident cuisine expert @green lurchers he’s really into his chillis and has a big variety most seasons. Your best just buying a bunch of seeds or small plants and giving it a go that’s the fun bit eating them and not quite knowing how hot their going to be, a good sunny spot and plenty of water and away you go good luck. Expand Cheers mate will give them a bash 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,884 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 27/09/2020 at 20:21, Elchapo said: Cheers mate will give them a bash Expand Hey up chilli lovers Some great flavoursome chillis that produce well are the habanero types packed with flavour and not super hot Yellow fatali lovely chilli along with the lemon aji very citrus types great for cooking and mild heat hope this helps. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,608 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Jimmy Cricket on the toilet and there’s more ( Older persons joke lol...) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,884 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Got some naughty ones here flattop no prisoners taken balaur has sampled a few lol Edited September 28, 2020 by green lurchers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,884 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Yellow fatali a chilli we eat pretty much daily great in salads few slices in gravey or casseroles fish dishes fully recomend this variety for all cooking , prob used 40 so far this season and still nearly 100 hanging on the plant 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,608 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) @green lurchers they look lovely mate especially the first pic just by looking you know they are going to be hot that crinkly skin thing going on I think I will invest in a little lean to greenhouse next year to maximise my yield they have got to be one of the easiest things to grow all though if I go away for a few days I fret about them I am going to give those yellow fatali a go next year they look real nice. Edited September 28, 2020 by FLATTOP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,884 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 15:29, Balaur said: Yeah they're nice...just told me mildest one lovely in salad, I just had a slice, after telling missus they're supposed to be nice and citrusy , bloody hot chilli mouth on , shorter lived had missus laughing ' is it lemony babe' argh... Expand But mate the flavour is immense do you agree ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjay 21 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I grow a few hot ones , And if you want to preserve them the best way i found is in white vinegar in a jam jar as always you have to many all at once , They grow well in oz B 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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