Growing Chillies

[paphos-mcfc]

Any one use LED grow lights on plants? Need them for my chillies as they are not in a greenhouse and are outside now. (under a clear plastic mat canopy)

Low temps here in the evening are around 17c now, the Chillies look great, but they're only 3-4cm tall. Is this normal for May? JOTS do you think lights will help or anyone else with knowledge let me know, cheers.

Anyone know before I fork out for some?

 

[ob]

Never tried lights mate,my main plant sits on window sill in my office n gets loads of sunlight,got one outside this year for first time so not sure how big they will be,what kind you planted

 

[crizack]

Got a pot, some compost, some tomato fertiliser and some jalapeno and habanero seeds from bnq.

Planted the in June last year on the window on my landing. Got 31 of the jalapeno and 22 of the bonnet plant. Spicy aswell. I wouldn't bother trying to grow the bhut at home, they wont taste that nice.

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Never tried lights mate,my main plant sits on window sill in my office n gets loads of sunlight,got one outside this year for first time so not sure how big they will be,what kind you planted

Naga Morich, Bhut Jolokia, Trinidad Scorpion, Butch-T, Marouga blend, Red Savina, Peach habs, Red Habs, 7-pods, Douglahs, Brain Strain, Asian Birds Eye, Penis pepper(novelty) Scotch Bonnets, Fatalli, Paper Lantern and Raja Mirch.

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[paphos-mcfc]

Got a pot, some compost, some tomato fertiliser and some jalapeno and habanero seeds from bnq.

Planted the in June last year on the window on my landing. Got 31 of the jalapeno and 22 of the bonnet plant. Spicy aswell. I wouldn't bother trying to grow the bhut at home, they wont taste that nice.

Good job I don't live in England then, eh mate? I'll let you know how mine taste when they're ready.

Incidentally, the plant on the pic above on the far left with the huge leaves is a 7-pod Jonah, i've got 3 others amongst that lot, but this one is huge. I've never seen bigger leaves on a chinense like this before. Could be a record breaker here chaps.

 

[Sigh]

PEPPER
PORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[paphos-mcfc]

PEPPER
PORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I know. Will be re-potting them on Monday.

 

[glen quagmire]

Paphos, i must provide YOU, with me serious post of the day. I have read your posts on here, for ages. I have always thought there was something different about you and i was struggling to see what it was. After this recent thread, i believe that the chilli nurturing, is a substitute for something that is quite discombobulating to the ordinary man in the street.

I however, would like to study and evaluate you at a much more intimate level, than electronically thousands of miles apart.

I shall be free, for 7 days in july, or the second week in august (again for 7 days) if you are up to the challenge. I must also inform you that my wife, son and daughter are my inspiration so shall have to accompany me in staying at your abode, during this exciting time.

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Paphos, i must provide YOU, with me serious post of the day. I have read your posts on here, for ages. I have always thought there was something different about you and i was struggling to see what it was. After this recent thread, i believe that the chilli nurturing, is a substitute for something that is quite discombobulating to the ordinary man in the street.

I however, would like to study and evaluate you at a much more intimate level, than electronically thousands of miles apart.

I shall be free, for 7 days in july, or the second week in august (again for 7 days) if you are up to the challenge. I must also inform you that my wife, son and daughter are my inspiration so shall have to accompany me in staying at your abode, during this exciting time.

Who said I was ordinary? (if you don't mind being bored to death about Indian food or Chillies). July will be a tough one mate, Me and my wife are having a mosquito party before our yearly 'cold room' hibernation. But you are always welcome at Paphos towers if you are visiting any time with your family.
I could also show you my special 'Lefkara' tea towel collection and my private cat photo albums.

You could, however pop over for a beer and some BBQ if you're ever in the vicinity. I here watching Manchester City is the fashionable thing to do these days.

 

[glen quagmire]

Paphos, i must provide YOU, with me serious post of the day. I have read your posts on here, for ages. I have always thought there was something different about you and i was struggling to see what it was. After this recent thread, i believe that the chilli nurturing, is a substitute for something that is quite discombobulating to the ordinary man in the street.

I however, would like to study and evaluate you at a much more intimate level, than electronically thousands of miles apart.

I shall be free, for 7 days in july, or the second week in august (again for 7 days) if you are up to the challenge. I must also inform you that my wife, son and daughter are my inspiration so shall have to accompany me in staying at your abode, during this exciting time.

Who said I was ordinary? (if you don't mind being bored to death about Indian food or Chillies). July will be a tough one mate, Me and my wife are having a mosquito party before our yearly 'cold room' hibernation. But you are always welcome at Paphos towers if you are visiting any time with your family.
I could also show you my special 'Lefkara' tea towel collection and my private cat photo albums.

You could, however pop over for a beer and some BBQ if you're ever in the vicinity. I here watching Manchester City is the fashionable thing to do these days.

Fantastic! I'll leave the family at home, i shall be travelling with my tea towel collection and gimp outfit!

 

[TCIB]

"It's lemon basil officer"

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Just starting to re pot. These things are gonna be big. Soon as I see the first flowers, i'll keep them apart as far as I can. Any one know if strains can cross if they're not far apart enough? JOTS?

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[oddfellows]

Just starting to re pot. These things are gonna be big. Soon as I see the first flowers, i'll keep them apart as far as I can. Any one know if strains can cross if they're not far apart enough? JOTS?

[bigimg]http://i49.tinypic.com/5l28ti.jpg[/bigimg]

What do you do with them, make grenades?

Any Infinite chillies amongst that lot, world's hottest, over a million SHU's

 

[tueartsboots]

Mine has been mutilated by snails

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Just starting to re pot. These things are gonna be big. Soon as I see the first flowers, i'll keep them apart as far as I can. Any one know if strains can cross if they're not far apart enough? JOTS?

[bigimg]http://i49.tinypic.com/5l28ti.jpg[/bigimg]

What do you do with them, make grenades?

Any Infinite chillies amongst that lot, world's hottest, over a million SHU's

No Infinite mate, but I do have the new world record hottest amongst that lot. The Morouga blend

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2101993/Moruga-Scorpion-worlds-hottest-chilli-pepper-People-actually-crack-like-rush.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... -rush.html</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red-hot-chilli-pepper-scorpion-is-so-potent-it-burns-through-testers-gloves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red- ... ers-gloves</a>

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Mine has been mutilated by snails

[bigimg]http://i49.tinypic.com/2je30wx.jpg[/bigimg]

 

[oddfellows]

Just starting to re pot. These things are gonna be big. Soon as I see the first flowers, i'll keep them apart as far as I can. Any one know if strains can cross if they're not far apart enough? JOTS?

[bigimg]http://i49.tinypic.com/5l28ti.jpg[/bigimg]

What do you do with them, make grenades?

Any Infinite chillies amongst that lot, world's hottest, over a million SHU's

No Infinite mate, but I do have the new world record hottest amongst that lot. The Morouga blend

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2101993/Moruga-Scorpion-worlds-hottest-chilli-pepper-People-actually-crack-like-rush.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... -rush.html</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red-hot-chilli-pepper-scorpion-is-so-potent-it-burns-through-testers-gloves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red- ... ers-gloves</a>

Hell fire, so do you eat them yourself and to what use are they put?

 

[paphos-mcfc]

What do you do with them, make grenades?

Any Infinite chillies amongst that lot, world's hottest, over a million SHU's

No Infinite mate, but I do have the new world record hottest amongst that lot. The Morouga blend

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2101993/Moruga-Scorpion-worlds-hottest-chilli-pepper-People-actually-crack-like-rush.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... -rush.html</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red-hot-chilli-pepper-scorpion-is-so-potent-it-burns-through-testers-gloves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red- ... ers-gloves</a>

Hell fire, so do you eat them yourself and to what use are they put?

I eat them and I'm thinking because of the climate here to maybe sell the pods/seeds and what doesn't sell make hot sauces/spice packs or something. Haven't decided yet. Have 65-70 plants and could easily sell the seeds on ebay.
Been fun and pretty rewarding watching them grow. Spent a pretty penny on pots, soil, markers, tools (Ph meter/temp meter), perlite, stones, propagators, chilli food and pest deterrents.

You can put them in all sorts, Curries, stews, casseroles, stuffed meats. If you want it hot, leave the seeds and membrane in, if you want to mellow it down, take them out.

 

[oddfellows]

No Infinite mate, but I do have the new world record hottest amongst that lot. The Morouga blend

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_Scorpion</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2101993/Moruga-Scorpion-worlds-hottest-chilli-pepper-People-actually-crack-like-rush.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... -rush.html</a>

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red-hot-chilli-pepper-scorpion-is-so-potent-it-burns-through-testers-gloves" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.metro.co.uk/news/890586-red- ... ers-gloves</a>

Hell fire, so do you eat them yourself and to what use are they put?

I eat them and I'm thinking because of the climate here to maybe sell the pods/seeds and what doesn't sell make hot sauces/spice packs or something. Haven't decided yet. Have 65-70 plants and could easily sell the seeds on ebay.
Been fun and pretty rewarding watching them grow. Spent a pretty penny on pots, soil, markers, tools (Ph meter/temp meter), perlite, stones, propagators, chilli food and pest deterrents.

You can put them in all sorts, Curries, stews, casseroles, stuffed meats. If you want it hot, leave the seeds and membrane in, if you want to mellow it down, take them out.

I'm curious mate, what would you describe the heat experience as then and does the heat intensity build and build?

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Hell fire, so do you eat them yourself and to what use are they put?

I eat them and I'm thinking because of the climate here to maybe sell the pods/seeds and what doesn't sell make hot sauces/spice packs or something. Haven't decided yet. Have 65-70 plants and could easily sell the seeds on ebay.
Been fun and pretty rewarding watching them grow. Spent a pretty penny on pots, soil, markers, tools (Ph meter/temp meter), perlite, stones, propagators, chilli food and pest deterrents.

You can put them in all sorts, Curries, stews, casseroles, stuffed meats. If you want it hot, leave the seeds and membrane in, if you want to mellow it down, take them out.

I'm curious mate, what would you describe the heat experience as then and does the heat intensity build and build?

Done a bhut jolokia last year. Was shitting it. My whole mouth was throbbing at the end of the experience. Just when you get to the tolerance of heat that you know (Normal chillies, chilli sauce, or a hot curry) the thing starts soaring past that level and leaves you short of breath. You can't really talk, so just sit there like a drooling, whimpering child. I was panting like a rabid dog halfway through.

It's the rush after the initial pain that's unreal. Some people claim they have hallucinated on them. I felt super chilled, mellow and happy. Then there is the next day when you have to pass it. Not nice. Liquid magma shooting out of my rusty sherrifs badge.

I also did some extract sauce the year before. that was worse, cold sweats, stomach cramps and shaking. Thought I was going to die.