I had a go at growing a few chillies last year which went ok, this year I would like to try growing a few different varieties ranging from moderately hot through to trying a real "bottie burner"! ::) :o
Does anyone have any particular recommendations?. These are a few that are suggested by a company here in the UK but any other recommendations gratefully received as I know very little about this subject:
Fresno, Twilight, Cherry Bomb, Hungarian Wax, Padron, Sante Fe Grande, Aji Limon, Jalapeno, Ring of Fire, Antillais Habanero.
thanks.
The university of New Mexico has a chili program and information on their web site. Almost 90% of all chili peppers sold in the US come from New Mexico.
Lumpy
I think Nepas might be the best suited to answer this question. I remember seeing pictures of his crop...wow
I think that Mr Walleye has a healthy Cast Iron Stomach which he fills with peppers of every variety as well
I've heard that Bhut Jolokia is pretty respectable in the heat department. ;D ;D
QuoteI've heard that Bhut Jolokia is pretty respectable in the heat department.
Yes, they have some seeds available so that may be one to try! ;) :D
QuoteI've heard that Bhut Jolokia is pretty respectable in the heat department.
That is the understatement of the year! :o
I've tried the Bhut as well as the Naga and they will blow your head off!
This year I'm growing, Bhuts, Nagas, Chocolate Habs, Orange Habs, Devils Tounge, Thai Hot, Fresno. I'll pick up some Cayenne and Hungarian at the nursery. I think that will be plenty. ;D I'm trying the Fresno in place of Jalapenos this year. My plants are a good three inches tall right now.
I would also toss in the Santa Fe Grande as on option, this is a variation on the Hatch Green chile that is a staple in the state. The Santa Fe is a higher altitude seasoned varietal that has a deeper earthy and hot flavor than the Hatch. Its good. Not as hot as the Chimayo Pepper, but a good medial of those.
If you grow those, make sure there is good spacing from other crops and soil is well draining. the more humid and closer to hotter species, the peppers can be hotter and less earthy.
Pens, you SCARE me! ;)
Pens, that sounds like something that would be written on the side of a mace cartridge!!! ;D
Thanks for the replies and advice, need to check whether this company has some of the other options mentioned available. :)
QuotePens, you SCARE me!
No need to be scared, I would never put these into something without warning the eaters first. I'm not mean like some I know who try to sneak it in on unsuspecting victims.
QuotePens, that sounds like something that would be written on the side of a mace cartridge!!!
I ate a slice of one and even my Adams apple was burning. I've never had a pepper cause my throat to burn before, and nothing helped you just had to suffer for a good 20 minutes before it started to go away. I drank a qt. of milk, ate some sour cream, nothing touched it. All I can say is to do a search on youtube and see some of the ones who tried them.
I am going to have to kick my peppers up some this year. Last year I had all jalapenos and the dog ate them. You would think it would bother her but not a bit. She would even wait until they got full size and then chomp away. I swear a lab puppy will eat anything!
When picking them use rubber gloves. Ask me how I know. I even got burnt peeling 20 lbs. of garlic one year.
QuoteWhen picking them use rubber gloves. Ask me how I know.
Ask Smoking Duck about his experience not wearing rubber gloves. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: pensrock on March 28, 2009, 08:58:01 PM
QuoteWhen picking them use rubber gloves. Ask me how I know.
Ask Smoking Duck about his experience not wearing rubber gloves. ;D ;D ;D
Is that something like "Do a little Dance ......."
Hi Manxman,
Try going into the Scoville scale, that will give you the hottest chillies on the planet, hope his helps.
minnowfisher
QuoteIs that something like "Do a little Dance ......."
Exactly. ;D
Let's just say that I felt like I moved with grace but I'm quite sure it more mimicked the dance of a chicken whowe head had just been removed. The south 40 was on fire for quite some time.
Quote from: Smoking Duck on March 30, 2009, 05:11:10 AM
Let's just say that I felt like I moved with grace but I'm quite sure it more mimicked the dance of a chicken whowe head had just been removed. The south 40 was on fire for quite some time.
O chee mama !!! The south 40? I guess you won the Mexican Hat dance on dancing with the chillies...
SD,
I did a similar "Faux Pas" with some Jalapenos a while back. I was doing up some ABT's, and who would think..., had a couple of frosty cold beverages while preparing them. Next thing I know, mother nature is calling, and STUPID here just went about his business without so much as rinsing in cold water first. AYYY Carumba :o :o :o I can't even begin to imagine doing that with a pepper that ranks a bit higher on the scoville scale. That experience leaves a lasting impression.
Jeff
Yup... and when the heat hits... you get that "deer in the headlights" look!
Then it comes to you... Doh! ::)
Not that it's ever happened to me! ;D
Mike
Mike,
Everyone does it once sooner or later. Not too many do it twice. ;D
:D ;DPeppers
If u want seeds try this outfit out. I have been getting seeds there for years. You will find very interesting ones. As far as i know they do not have email adress.
PEPPER JOE'S INC.
7 TYBURN COURT
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
They will send you a Catalogue. They even have "Bhut Jolokia" or Ghost Pepper which is the Hottest Pepper in the World at 970,000 Scoville units. Which is hotter than the Habanero & Scotch Bonnet.
Tom
Tom
I just did a quick search on the net and found their site.
http://www.pepperjoe.com/
Mike
I would also love to grow my own chillies, but as my time is limited lately, i'm seriously considering the AeroGarden. I've been thinking about getting one for a while now, Costco do a good deal on them so maybe?
I know a good few members here own the AeroGarden, so i wondered, can you use your own seeds with them, or do they have to be the special pods?
LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
I remember walking out to our backyard in Florida....was so impressed with myself for growing hot chilli pepper...I didn't know what the hell a "Naga" was...but they were lovely....then I pulled one off the plant...took a bite...screamed...ran inside....my poor husband was on the phone...and I ran around the house screaming..."Oh my God"...."Oh my God" for a good 5 minutes before I went to the milk option....didn't help...then just cursing and such...It's a life lesson....I'm really ok now... ??? ??? :o
Quote from: La Quinta on April 12, 2009, 08:10:48 PM... screaming..."Oh my God"...."Oh my God"
LQ - Do you say these things on purpose to fuel our fantasies?
Quote from: LilSmoker on April 12, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
I would also love to grow my own chillies, but as my time is limited lately, i'm seriously considering the AeroGarden. I've been thinking about getting one for a while now, Costco do a good deal on them so maybe?
I know a good few members here own the AeroGarden, so i wondered, can you use your own seeds with them, or do they have to be the special pods?
LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
You can use your own seeds for sure. Ann grows peppers and all sorts of goodies in the Aero Garden. They actually have a kit to get you started on growing your own seeds. If you have any questions give me a shout and we can help you out LS. Here in Alaska during the winter it sure is nice to pick tomatoes, peppers and herbs right out of the garden and use them.
QuoteHere in Alaska during the winter it sure is nice to pick tomatoes, peppers and herbs right out of the garden and use them.
It would also be nice to grab a few kings out of the river when you need them also. ;)
Quote from: iceman on April 13, 2009, 02:06:59 PM
Quote from: LilSmoker on April 12, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
I would also love to grow my own chillies, but as my time is limited lately, i'm seriously considering the AeroGarden. I've been thinking about getting one for a while now, Costco do a good deal on them so maybe?
I know a good few members here own the AeroGarden, so i wondered, can you use your own seeds with them, or do they have to be the special pods?
LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
You can use your own seeds for sure. Ann grows peppers and all sorts of goodies in the Aero Garden. They actually have a kit to get you started on growing your own seeds. If you have any questions give me a shout and we can help you out LS. Here in Alaska during the winter it sure is nice to pick tomatoes, peppers and herbs right out of the garden and use them.
Thanks very much Pat, i think i will invest in one, i love those little tomatoes, and we're forever buying herbs, so i think it will be very useful.
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Thanx.gif)......LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
Aint that the truth Pens. Only a couple more weeks and Walleye is open in these here parts. I'm taking a week off.
Anyone had any luck growing Peppers north of the 49th? I've got some Jalapeno seeds in a Jiffy seed starter kid I got from Home Depot, but they haven't sprouted yet. The Tomatos, pickles, & Sunflowers are taking off. I wonder if I've got bad seeds?
Carter
Carter,
Do you have the seed cells covered? Pepper seeds like the warm moist condition of a covered tray and sprout better that way. Once many of the seeds sprout make sure to remove the cover. I also prefer to plant mine in a mixture of Miricle Grow garden soil and potting mix. It seems to me that peppers do not do real well in those peat discs, at least I never had a lot of luck with them. I do use them for maters and other veggies though.
pens
Saturday is the first day of trout season here in PA. Not sure how much fishing we will be doing unless you call fishing through the cooler for a beer fishing. ;D ;D ;D I like to start trout fishing in May.
Hey Pens,
Thanks for the response. I've been busy for the last couple of days and haven't been on the forum. Since my post, the peppers have sprouted. We've transferred them into a Miracle Grow soil solution and they're sitting in the window all day. They look good and I'm pretty pumped. All our seeds seem to be doing pretty well.
In fact the sunflowers have done too well. They've all tipped over and we're not sure what to do. They'll be enormous by the May long weekend when we can actually safely take them outside (for fear of frost) - assuming they survive that long.
Anyone got experience with Sunflowers? This is a new experience for my wife and I.
Carter
Glad to hear the peppers are doing ok. :)
ANYBODY WANT A FLIPPIN CAT!!! The one we have here has eaten my pepper plants AGAIN. Third year in a row. The little witch waits until they get about 4 inches tall then eats the whole plant.
I just put my pepper plants in the garden this last weekend, there doing great only about 4-6 inches right now. Come on future ABT's grow, grow, grow
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on April 21, 2009, 02:25:05 PM
ANYBODY WANT A FLIPPIN CAT!!! The one we have here has eaten my pepper plants AGAIN. Third year in a row. The little witch waits until they get about 4 inches tall then eats the whole plant.
He he he :D ;D Now I don't feel like the loner. Kitty cat went bye bye a few years back after eating every plant in the garden Ann spent all spring planting. Then to add insult to injury he deposited them through the hind end all over the house each night. :o >:( Not a good thing. Even I couldn't get the boss that pissed off and man I push it some times. ::)