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Looking at that picture, it looks more like a Mushroom Red, what do you think?
For the Orange Thai, I think there are two main types, Orange Thai and Orange Thai Large. Orange Thai are hotter and more wrinkled, the Orange Thai Large are milder, smoother, sweeter, and...err...larger
Here's a pic of my Orange Thai Large from last year:
I'd say that on my pods, between the shoulder and the skirt, there looks to be more of a consistent groove i.e. tad deeper, plus the bottom half of the Mushroom examples seen thus far generally seem to taper more, whereas on mine they're a bit chunkier. Top down view though there's nothing in it. Hmm..
One thing that is clear though is they look NOTHING like your Orange Thai! very nice example btw (think perhaps one of us got sold a fraud.. wonder who )
Don't know anything about characteristics but the names attracted me ( Bit like choosing a race horse) lol
Prik Kee Noo
Big Red Mama
Brain Strain
Monkey Face
and of course who can forget 'Peter' PepperLast edited by Philthy; 24-01-2018, 12:01 AM.
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Well I really thought my Trinidad scorpion had died. The stem had serious die back and lost all its leaves which is unusual for a plant in my kitchen - most of them stay green at least but I think I was a bit late in bringing him back indoors.
Chopped him right back and crossed my toes - and suddenly we have life!
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Originally posted by Scarlet View PostWell I really thought my Trinidad scorpion had died. The stem had serious die back and lost all its leaves which is unusual for a plant in my kitchen - most of them stay green at least but I think I was a bit late in bringing him back indoors.
Chopped him right back and crossed my toes - and suddenly we have life!
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Didn't think you chopped them back that far
I only reduced the plant height and width by 2/3rds.
Sprouting new leaves, but now thinking will be a bit spindly....
Would there be time to cut further back to get a more compact plant
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Originally posted by 4Shoes View PostDidn't think you chopped them back that far
The main stem had serious die back on this plant ( I left it in the GH for a bit too long) and the stem went brown so I cut it back to just below the brown bit....don’t worry mine was extreme.Last edited by Scarlet; 05-02-2018, 05:36 PM.
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Originally posted by Dynamite View PostI’m growing Jalapeno this year. First time. Sowed the seed on 4th Feb. Fingers crossed.
Regards.........Rob
Originally posted by gardengeordie View PostI have a heated propagator would I be okay starting chillis and tomatoes now? only problem is I do not have a GH heater
I wouldn't start tomatoes till March. They grow quickly.
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Originally posted by Small pumpkin View PostWelcome to the slippery slope that is chilli growing obsession
Starting chillies now is a very good idea. I started in December! Don't worry your not to late I'm just mad . Once they pop their little heads up get them out of the heated propagator and on to a window ledge. You don't want them in the greenhouse till late April or even May. It'll be to cold for them.
I wouldn't start tomatoes till March. They grow quickly.
Ah thats great thanks! ill try and get some started off at the weekend, luckily we are south facing so once the sun comes (if it comes) should help things a bit :-)
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Originally posted by Small pumpkin View PostWelcome to the slippery slope that is chilli growing obsession
Starting chillies now is a very good idea. I started in December! Don't worry your not to late I'm just mad . Once they pop their little heads up get them out of the heated propagator and on to a window ledge. You don't want them in the greenhouse till late April or even May. It'll be to cold for them.
I wouldn't start tomatoes till March. They grow quickly.
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I spotted this interesting link where it says 16C is the minimum temp at which they will grow..... have you found that is the case SP?
16 Tips on Growing Hot Chilli Peppers in a Cold Climate: 4 Steps (with Pictures)"Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
Location....Normandy France
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