Chillies - growing and overwintering 2018

[Nicos]

What are they?
Lots of black ones turn a dark red when ripe (depending on variety) and they do seem to take longer than anything else to ripen.

Not sure TBH....2or 3black varieties from Scarlet , but the seedlings got jumbled up by a certain OH who shalln't be named!

[Small pumpkin]

Not sure TBH....2or 3black varieties from Scarlet , but the seedlings got jumbled up by a certain OH who shalln't be named!

I hope you're going to make a certain OH try them first to work out how hot they are
That should teach him not to interfere with your seedlings again

[Scarlet]

Not sure TBH....2or 3black varieties from Scarlet , but the seedlings got jumbled up by a certain OH who shalln't be named!

Recent black varieties that I would have sent you are Royal Black, tri colour variegata ( has cream and green foliage tinged with pink?) and possibly hot wax -black Hungarian? They all should ripen to red.

[Scarlet]

These photos may help?


Close up of royal black - pods are a little past their best as I leave them on the plant for seed saving. Note the very dark green leaves, also have purple stems.


Tri colour variegata - lovely leaf, black pods turn red when fully ripe.
Sorry, can’t find a better pic!

[Tripmeup]

Those yellow ones don't look very jalapeno-like!

They don't look very yellow either!!
They are most definitely orange...
And seed from a supplier have used for a while.. Google orange Jala images and you should see them

[Mitzi]

So any rocoto suggestions, anyone?

[AmateurOne]

Just made Habenero Jelly which tastes divine.

200g deseeded blended Habeneros, 400 ml Cider Vinegar, 1kg jam Sugar.

Melted sugar in vinegar, added chillis, boiled for 10 minutes.

Absolutely delicious

[robbra]

Just made Habenero Jelly which tastes divine.

200g deseeded blended Habeneros, 400 ml Cider Vinegar, 1kg jam Sugar.

Melted sugar in vinegar, added chillis, boiled for 10 minutes.

Absolutely delicious

Will it give you a hangover?
Rob

[Scarlet]

So any rocoto suggestions, anyone?

I use in chilli jam, also very good in salsa....as they are thick walled they work well oin any sauce recipe.

[Scarlet]

They don't look very yellow either!!
They are most definitely orange...
And seed from a supplier have used for a while.. Google orange Jala images and you should see them

I've grown the orange jalapeano ..they are a bit more wrinkled than the red ones!

[AmateurOne]

Will it give you a hangover?
Rob

Good chance of cureing one!

[robbra]

I've read the first 50 pages and the last 10, phew!
I'm veering towards a compulsion to grow some chillies to complement my tomatoes. I bought a packet of six types from Wyevale for 50p so will sow those. I have what I believe are jalapeno growing at the moment at about 2' tall
I'd really like a scorcher but limited to room so can anyone recommend a very, very, very hot one that is quite compact. Looked at naga jolokia, scotch bonnet, Jamaican red and Dorset naga but no details on how big they grow.
Thanks
Rob

[AmateurOne]

I have a Dorset Naga which is about 4ft tall and two feet six across. Chillis are VERY hot!

I have a Jamaican Jerk which is smaller and has Habanero sized Chillis. Still hot but edible.

[Small pumpkin]

I'd really like a scorcher but limited to room so can anyone recommend a very, very, very hot one that is quite compact. Looked at naga jolokia, scotch bonnet, Jamaican red and Dorset naga but no details on how big they grow.
Thanks
Rob

Here's my Dorset Naga (Monty)


He's still growing. Over 4ft wide and over 4ft high at the moment.

Smaller pot slightly smaller plant. Still wouldn't call it compact though. Can't think of any super hots that stay small.

[Scarlet]

So any rocoto suggestions, anyone?

I made this the other day....tried it last night. It was delicious.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/144...illi-chutney-0