ditchman Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 when i worked in africa.....some of the rice dishes came with a bowlful of roundish chile peppers about the size of a gobstopper....these peppers were to be eaten with the rice and meat .....cukoo-wali......they were raw and very ...and i mean very full of flavour...and i love the taste of chile....but virtually no heat in them ...so you got the full chile flavour............. i do like a hot chile now and again.....but i dont see any point eating chile that is 15 million on the Zeiglar scale......and when you report to the loo in the morning ...and your bottom says hello to what feels like an RNLI magnesium distress flare....... well thats not my scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_shooter Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, ditchman said: when i worked in africa.....some of the rice dishes came with a bowlful of roundish chile peppers about the size of a gobstopper....these peppers were to be eaten with the rice and meat .....cukoo-wali......they were raw and very ...and i mean very full of flavour...and i love the taste of chile....but virtually no heat in them ...so you got the full chile flavour............. i do like a hot chile now and again.....but i dont see any point eating chile that is 15 million on the Zeiglar scale......and when you report to the loo in the morning ...and your bottom says hello to what feels like an RNLI magnesium distress flare....... well thats not my scene The heat really is about tolerance, much like alcohol. What I think is full of flavour would ruin some one else’s meal. Having said that there are thousands of peppers that people can enjoy, I try to grow a large enough variety that everyone can enjoy them. last year I grew some “big bombs” a plump round red variety that is no doubt a commercial cross. They had little to no heat for me , around the pickled chilli heat from the kebab shop? Perfect for stuffing with cheese. A couple of this years. Edited April 20, 2021 by D_shooter Photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 i can see why.........there is such a strong following on chile's.................its almost like being a member of a fine wine club...with all the tastes and variations.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, ditchman said: when i worked in africa.....some of the rice dishes came with a bowlful of roundish chile peppers about the size of a gobstopper....these peppers were to be eaten with the rice and meat .....cukoo-wali......they were raw and very ...and i mean very full of flavour...and i love the taste of chile....but virtually no heat in them ...so you got the full chile flavour............. i do like a hot chile now and again.....but i dont see any point eating chile that is 15 million on the Zeiglar scale......and when you report to the loo in the morning ...and your bottom says hello to what feels like an RNLI magnesium distress flare....... well thats not my scene Then south african peppadews are like that, lovely things, you can sometimes get the patented seeds online. Yellow Trinidad Moruga Scorpions are my favourite, hot af but have a massive citrus aroma, I love them diced in pico de gallo or use them to marinade chicken thigh fillets. My Mrs hates them, she would die, but as @D_shooter said, its about tolerance and that tolerance builds pretty quickly. Edited April 20, 2021 by Pangolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Pangolin said: Then south african peppadews are like that, lovely things, you can sometimes get the patented seeds online. Yellow Trinidad Moruga Scorpions are my favourite, hot af but have a massive citrus aroma, I love them diced in pico de gallo or use them to marinade chicken thigh fillets. My Mrs hates them, she would die, but as @D_shooter said, its about tolerance and that tolerance builds pretty quickly. I have a soft spot for chocolate habaneros, quite warm but have an amazing earthy taste. Some great plants being grown this year from the pw guys.. What do you all plan to do with the produce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 12 hours ago, roadkill said: I have a soft spot for chocolate habaneros, quite warm but have an amazing earthy taste. Some great plants being grown this year from the pw guys.. What do you all plan to do with the produce? I usually dry them to keep for stews or to give away to people, I freeze them to make pico de gallo most of the time. I like growing them so dont mind giving them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_shooter Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 21 hours ago, roadkill said: I have a soft spot for chocolate habaneros, quite warm but have an amazing earthy taste. Some great plants being grown this year from the pw guys.. What do you all plan to do with the produce? Scotch bonnets mostly get made into jerk marinade and frozen. Everything else normally gets powdered or frozen fresh depending on types. I’ve tried making hot sauces over the years but to be honest I just haven’t found many I like more than the chilli itself. Can’t get my head around adding bucket loads of vinegar etc to a good tasting pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Same old Same old for me this year, got 4 baskets of fire going, they look amazing in the flower beds and at the end of the season I cut the chillies off and cut into 4-5 pieces and freeze them, great for adding heat to curry, burgers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 54 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Same old Same old for me this year, got 4 baskets of fire going, they look amazing in the flower beds and at the end of the season I cut the chillies off and cut into 4-5 pieces and freeze them, great for adding heat to curry, burgers etc. Did you get plugs or grow from seed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 A friend of mine grows loads from seeds every year, struggles to give them away hence me asking for one and receiving 4 (well 6 actually but I've given 2 away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I love the taste of chilli's, some are very fruity and fragrant without stupid heat. It's too hot for me when my throat closes and I think I'm going to choke. I once tried some Mr Vikkie's in Keswick market, out a good chunk on a bit of cracker said to my wife that's lovely try it, had a good chunk more, I mean a nice big blob on a chunk of cracker. Tasted lush, then the heat started my throat started and I took if for the ice cream shop. Wife was amused and said it's Naga chilli on the jar is it hot. My tongue turned blue like if eaten a child's sweet. 😊 I've had some home made caravan hot sauce dip that was quite hot but so moreish, I've not tried the reapers yet but will at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Disaster with mine, none have germinated!! Im going to buy some plants! Any thoughts on a good supplier? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 10 hours ago, figgy said: I love the taste of chilli's, some are very fruity and fragrant without stupid heat. It's too hot for me when my throat closes and I think I'm going to choke. I once tried some Mr Vikkie's in Keswick market, out a good chunk on a bit of cracker said to my wife that's lovely try it, had a good chunk more, I mean a nice big blob on a chunk of cracker. Tasted lush, then the heat started my throat started and I took if for the ice cream shop. Wife was amused and said it's Naga chilli on the jar is it hot. My tongue turned blue like if eaten a child's sweet. 😊 I've had some home made caravan hot sauce dip that was quite hot but so moreish, I've not tried the reapers yet but will at some point. found the best heat killer which knocks the burn out...is pineapple and juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Will try it thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_shooter Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Lampwick said: Disaster with mine, none have germinated!! Im going to buy some plants! Any thoughts on a good supplier? Cheers Depends what you are after, B&Q often have ornamental types later on in the season. They did a good F1 Apache last year. internet for plugs at this time of year or nursery’s later on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Well it's certainly a strange year with the cold wet weather still continuing, but the chilli plants are still on the move! How's everyone else's looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Mine are massively all over the place this year - Some have gone long and leggy and others are stumpy as hell and none of them are showing any chillis yet - Quite odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Didn’t have any germinate so I bought plugs online and got them up a running!! They are a bit small but looking healthy. Fingers crossed. I bought these bad boys and a couple of others. https://www.worldofchillies.com/recordbreakingchilli/worlds-record-breaking-chilli-plants-morouga-bhut-jolokia-trinidad-scorpion.html Edited June 7, 2021 by Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_shooter Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 These photos are from June, now most are twice the size and full of ripening peppers. The worst year I’ve grown them, weather is so important in our short growing season. It will be interesting to see if September/October is warm enough to keep them going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 i did not fare well this year not much fruit had a big prob with white fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just wondering how your plants have faired this year? Mine (bought plugs) look great but few fruits! Im going to have a go at overwintering them all in the hope of a better season next year. Have any of you had any luck doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Total disaster. Wouldn't germinate. I now think there may have been something Moody in my water sprayer. Ended up,ditching all the compost with the ungerminated seeds into one big pot and threw it in the garden. 10 germinated BUT I have no idea what they are! next year will be better as wife has just bought a 6x5 green house, heated, lights, power, auto vent. Apparently since I assembled it I may be allowed a corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 30/01/2021 at 11:28, roadkill said: So who's taking the plunge this year and growing their own Chilli plants? My plan is to go from seed to sauce and make a nice hot sauce at the end of it. So far I have sown the following Piri piri Cayenne Chocolate habanero Scotch bonnets Curry chilli Padron peppers Yellow bhut jolokia Fuego Are you starting the 2022 thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 19:03, harrycatcat1 said: Are you starting the 2022 thread? I've got some chilli 🌶 seeds warming in water ready for planting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I’m about 3 weeks in now, up and running. I’ve just don’t apache and cayenne this year. As has been posted, we could use a decent long summer - it makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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