Chillies - what are you growing/overwintering?

[Tripmeup]

I am really REALLY tempted - but am a bit worried I'll lose track of it all. I already have tom circle, general circle on here, HSL seed guardianing, seed circle on another forum, plus 2 am running - one on twitter and one on another forum. (eeep!!)

Yikes!!
as Scooby Doo would say

[sparrow100]

Yikes!!
as Scooby Doo would say

I like seed saving. A lot.

[bario1]

I have a growlight set up now for about 2 weeks but not hanging properly yet, but do think the plants seem to be loving it.. How long you leave it on for Bario?

They're on a timer, come on at 6.30 in the morning and go off at 8.30 at night.

[Scarlet]

[QUOTE=sparrow100;1425509]PS Orange Wonder chilli from VSP, one month old, already keen on flowering...
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I would pinch them out.

[Scarlet]

I like seed saving. A lot.

Well, you've only got to double up your bags....

[Scarlet]

Anyone tried Royal Black? I'm havingtroublewith those, germinating fine but the seed casing aren't coming off. Tried soaking, bit of spit etc...I think they must be old but I love the look of the plant.

[sparrow100]

[QUOTE=Scarlet;1425531]

PS Orange Wonder chilli from VSP, one month old, already keen on flowering...
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I would pinch them out.

I did, but after the photo 'cos I was so pleased!
I have some Royal Black seeds from Seedy Sunday if yours don't work. I grew them last year but had last minute issues and they ruddy died on me. The chillies were tiny though - looked like black bullets.

[Scarlet]

Thanks Sparrow! I've never tried them and was quite excited with these seeds, it's so disappointing to see them pop up with the seed casing still attached. I'm keeping everything crossed - I really like the look of that plant.

[Philthy]

Overwintered stock riddled with damn greenfly again. Considering the blighters were totally eradicated a couple of months ago - compost and pots sterilised too - I'm always mystified (and irritated) at how they manage to recolonise from nothing. Paint brush and fingers will have to do; I don't want to spray the new, tender growth that is now starting to appear.
Also seem to have lost my big Thai Dragon plant - it's too late to sow new seed of that one. Next year now. 2 year old Paper Lantern not looking great either; it underwent an extensive prune of dead material yesterday. I started feeding it early, hoping that'll encourage it to rejuvenate before dying completely. Sometimes works.
Fatalii has to be up there with Lemon Drop in terms of overwintering prowess. The Yellow Fatalii hasn't experienced a single bit of dieback, and is also the most advanced for regrowth so far. This one is a staple in my GH now. For consistancy and reliability few can beat it. (And the chillies are damned tasty too )

[Scarlet]

I grew Fatali for a couple of years - overwintered well but I can't grow them all!

Hmm, think I may have sown too many seeds....
7 Numex Sandia
3x Numex Bailey Piquin
5x Alma Paprika
2x Cyklon, have all germinated. Thanks Philthy
Also 2x royal black have managed to shake off their seed casing..with a little help
I'll wait for them to grow on a bit and get some leaves before I decide what to do and how many I can look after.

[vixylix]

I gave up on overwintering... a combination of rubbish seeds (OH bought from goodness knows where on Amaz@n), greenfly and I got sick of the sight of them

I had a headstart this year though and have sown:
* F1 Medina
* Lemon Drop
* Purple Tiger
* Numex Twilight - on the second sowing of these, this time in a heated prop -I'm struggling to get them to germinate
* Demon Red

All being well (!!) I should have a greenhouse by this time next year - so looking forward to growing some more exciting varieties courtesy of the seed circle - black naga hint hint

[Philthy]

Demon Red seedlings are tiny (and very fragile). Just a heads up

[jackarmy]

Yea i grew them last year and fair play, well named for such a tiny pod

[Scarlet]

All being well (!!) I should have a greenhouse by this time next year - so looking forward to growing some more exciting varieties courtesy of the seed circle - black naga hint hint

I have two Blaga Naga that have both overwintered very well BUT SP says hers had hardly any seeds last year - fingers crossed!

[Small pumpkin]

I have to add a few more chilli's to this years growing list. I feel a bit like a cheat as I haven't grown these from seed. But I couldn't leave them at the show.
Habanero chocolate
Habanero white
Filius blue ( that little fella is flowering already)
Dorset naga
Spaghetti

So if my last 6 varieties germinate, that will take it up to 26 varieties

I'm seriously considering going to a chilli festival