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    We're always interested in trying anything we haven't done before :dbgrtmb:
     
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    Awesome the ones crossed with a red so may not drop this until the f2 or f3 but at least they will be some tasty dorsset nagas for you :) im hoping the yellow will drop its yellow and produce white 7 pots, they will be the first ones ive seen if they do happen to come out how i want them too. But only time will tell lol!!
     
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    How much work is involved with making sure they don't self pollinate? You must also have a problem making sure that they are isolated enough to not to cross pollinate with the wrong plants.

    That's why we try and keep the same, good, plants for a number of years. We're never sure of the result when we take seeds from the chillies.
     
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    Not a massive amount, crop petals before buds open but just before the flower opens, remove the pollen makers and im using a gel cap filledd with pollen from the white hab give it a little tickle every now and then until it sets, if it doesnt try again!!
    To protect from any x pollination thats not required im building a frost cloche and cane frame :):) its my first crossing attempt so hoping all will go well
     
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    Good luck with it. :dbgrtmb:
     
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    My first year trying chillis (can't remember the variety and it's dark) - I have plenty of fruit for a small plant, but they seem to stop and a small size (they should grow long) and go red - and it isn't happening.

    Is this just the weather? Would I be better off bringing them in and sitting them on a sunny windowsill.

    Many thanks!
     
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    If they are in the open garden then they will take longer to go red. They will ripen quicker if they were under cover so a sunny windowsill will be good - as long as it gets the light fpr most of the day. If you do, you'll need to turn the pots regularly so that they get even sunshine (once a day, preferably).

    The size of the chillies depends on the variety. Some don't grow very big - I have some varieties that only grow 1" long.

    My Vipers are just getting going - my fault as I sowed them late.

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    Looking good shiney, meant to post last night, my white habs are beginning colour break
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    Very mild but theyre all being left to fully ripen for seed saving just cant wait for them and i tried one, the flavour is amazing even if the heat is a bit over powering!
     
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    Going well, James :dbgrtmb:
     
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    The bad news is the crosses will not be happening this season. All crossed pods have either died or failed but if you want still happy to pop some bits and bobs of specialist seed in post for you??
     
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    That would be great :dbgrtmb:. We're only really interested in hot ones :) I'll send you a PM :thumbsup:

    If you see anything from our garden that you might be interested in then please let me know?
     
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    Hmm got some lovely varieties starting from 100,000shu upwards one of my favourites too which im more than happy to send you a couple of seeds the follow up with the homegrowns when they have viable seed!!
     
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      James today I was at Cambridge botanical garden and got a picture for you .
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      1.040.000 shu ; )
       
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      I Agree with shineys advice a million percent. The variety your growing maybe chenzo or possibly apache, do they grow green the black/purple then red??
      Pop a pic up and can possibly id it for you
       
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