chili seeds

[the big lebowski]

hi all,
not sure if this is the right place to post this but im sure they will let me no ,i`ve got myself a second hand green house and would like to try growing about 20 diff types of hot chili`s anyone got any recommendations on any that i should try ? any advice welcome cheers

[muddled]

Lemon drop (I got mine from realseeds) are lovely. Bright yellow, good and hot with a very distinct lemony flavour.

[the big lebowski]

thanks muddled,
i`ve got a realseeds seed list and was going to order all of them so i`d seen the lemon one`s but thanks for the recomendation,cheers

[Scarlet]

Have you got any seeds to swap? The virtual seed parcel has some great chilli seeds. My favourites are also lemon drop and habaneros. I'm also growing scotch bonnets. There are several really good chilli threads on here, with lots of photos. It's worth looking through them for a little inspiration.

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ety_82593.html

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...nts_71424.html
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...nce_68032.html

I'm trying black naga, Trinidad 7 and butch t next year...I can't wait!
( see post 441 by small pumpkin on the virtual seed parcel thread for photos and info on then )

[Bacchus]

"Ring of fire" and "Apache" are also worth considering and seeds should be relatively easy to get. The fun thing about chilies is that there are 1,000's of possibilities and the relatively cheap seeds means it's not the end of the world if a particular type doesn't work.

If going down the growing from seeds route you might want to think about starting them in February at the latest - and using a heated propagator. Chilies like 21C+ to germinate - some much more - and you'll need to maintain that temp for a few weeks including overnight for best results.

[Bacchus]

I should add - be slightly wary about buying seeds from eBay sources in China. I was reading an article about how these could harbor diseases that you really don't want to introduce.

There are some very good UK seed providers such as sea spring seeds and south Devon chili Farm

[Guest]

Norfolk chilly farm are still showing a free seeds offer. 10 seeds of pot luck.

The Norfolk Chilli Farm - Norfolk Chilli Farm

[sparrow100]

Have you SEEN the number of chillies in the VSP?!

Lemon drop aren't in there, but I've got quite a few if you want some?

[nellie-m]

If going down the growing from seeds route you might want to think about starting them in February at the latest - and using a heated propagator. Chilies like 21C+ to germinate - some much more - and you'll need to maintain that temp for a few weeks including overnight for best results.

I used a transparent plastic bucket with a lid as a "greenhouse" (they sell fat balls for birds in those here so it was free, sort of) and put it on one of the drinker warmers I have for my chickens' drinkers in winter. Worked a charm!

[Bacchus]

I used a transparent plastic bucket with a lid as a "greenhouse" (they sell fat balls for birds in those here so it was free, sort of) and put it on one of the drinker warmers I have for my chickens' drinkers in winter. Worked a charm!

I suspect the latitude (and general location) affects the germination rate. I'm a goodly way north so I really need the extra heat early on.