Chillies and spice packs

[Jimmy]

I grow my own chillies, I even tried some Dorset Naga off ebay , they grew OK but were slow. They do have chillies on but not turned red yet. I might try and over winter them, anyone tried this with Dorset naga?
I think they are bit hot
BBC News - Pair in hospital after Kismot 'killer' curry contest
Ooh err missus !
I might try them out on the wife first, just to be on the safe side.

Anyway I digress, to the main point...
I have chillies but my spices are always out of date. Does any one know of a source of a spice selection. Like
Spice 14 packs in one. saffron,chili,curry,anise, more. | eBay
But more normal like corriander cummin etc.
Jimmy

[chris]

Not tried with D.N. but I have overwintered a few chillies before - once the leaves had dropped off I pruned them back to the main stems.. come spring they grew back with great vigour.

The short day lengths won't help them grow - they'll go dormant.

You can pick the chillies and bring them inside to ripen up, I'll find a link about it two ticks..

[chris]

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post894718

[Jimmy]

Thanks
I am surprised the pound shops don't sell a mixed pack of spices, just enough for one or two currys.
Jimmy

[rustylady]

Hi Jimmy - do you have any local asian shops? They sell loads of spices, and much cheaper and fresher than the supermarkets.

[Jimmy]

Yes we have a good shop but they sell largish bags which go to waste.
I get spices for a curry and have to buy, say, 4 or five different bags. Costs around £5
Next time I do a curry the spices have faded.
Much better to just buy what I need.
Jimmy

[taff]

empty the bags into jars.....

[rustylady]

^^^ Like Taff said, empty the spices into jars and store in a cupboard - they keep for ages.